Coming Out of the Dark

Designed as a companion to the singer's 1991 Into The Light--World Tour concert video, this look behind the scenes in Gloria Estefan's career draws drama and urgency from her recovery following a disastrous bus accident, which crippled the Cuban-American performer even as her popularity pushed further into the pop mainstream. Produced for the video arm of her record company, Coming Out of the Dark is hardly an objective documentary, laced as it is with testimonials from executives and frankly designed as a valentine to the feisty star; when we're given an "informal" look at Estefan composing new material in her music room, there isn't a figurative hair out of place as captured through these expertly shot segments.

The story, however, is intrinsically compelling, and Estefan offers her fans glimpses into the genesis of the songs from her Into the Light album. The singer's steely resolve, which doubtless explained the speed of her recovery, is visible, too, as is her sure sense of command over recording sessions. Brief performance excerpts show her saucy style of salsa-drenched pop, as well as less satisfying stabs at boiler-plate pop-rock songs that were aimed squarely at the charts. A segment chronicling a video shoot with choreographer-turned-director Kenny Ortega reveals both the technical intricacy of shooting elaborate dance sequences and the hyperbolic coddling platinum stars can expect from their most diplomatic handlers. --Sam Sutherland
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During the 1970's, the island of Ibiza became a hotspot for British holidaymakers, soon sleepy fishing villages were being transformed into bustling tourist destinations, with the presence of hotels and holiday villas springing up to meet demand.

The third largest island in the Balearics - Ibiza has become synonymous for summer parties, thriving club scene and the world famous sunsets associated with chilled-out music.

Over the years there has been an increase in tourism to the region, with many attracted by cheap flights to Ibiza thanks largely to the boom of low-cost airlines, allowing a more affordable way to travel on a summer holiday.

The island has been featured in almost every form of media, from movies and television series to a wide variety of publications - including magazines, promotional CDs and radio stations.

As a result of such exposure, Ibiza attracts thousands of revellers to the island each year, eager to take in the sights and sounds of the bustling club scene. After a hard night of partying, revellers then flock to the beaches to relax and experience the glorious sunsets that have become famous the world over.

One of the most popular destinations for tourists to the island is San Antoni - which has been dubbed by some as the 'club capital of the world'. Thousands of young revellers flock to the area every year in order to soak up the sun on miles of white sandy beaches, taking a quick afternoon siesta before partying till the early hours of the next morning - repeating the process the next day if they've the energy.

Clubs such as Pacha and Amnesia have become some of the most recognisable nightclubs on the island. Many superstar DJs have found fame and fortune at these clubs and the surrounding summer beach parties, often making use of such events in Ibiza clubs to promote new material - as well as cranking out the classics for their fans.

The island of Ibiza has several major cities, which have a variety of different attractions to match different tastes. Whether you're into dance, trance or electronica - you'll find a club on the island that's blasting out the 'choons' you love to hear.

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Exposure in the media - particularly of music - has helped Ibiza to become associated dance music (as well as some unfortunate savoury subjects) however there are steps being put in place to try and make the island a little more 'family-friendly'.

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