When it comes to musicians, I'm like the daddy of musicians here in Cuba.

Cubans are frantic when it comes to appreciating music.

I am still simple, just as if I were beginning.

The music that I play and that I like is traditional music, maybe it's because of my age.

Ry Cooder for me is a master, a great master that has a wonderful feel for Cuban music. He's also paid tribute my talent a bit, even though I don't know half of what he knows.

Can you imagine that Cuba and Europe's youth, who had forgotten about traditional music, who only thought of rock music, are now looking back towards their grandparents? That is a phenomenon.

Everyone should have a philosophy for living better.