When it comes to musicians, I'm like the daddy of musicians here in Cuba.
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.
The music that I play and that I like is traditional music, maybe it's because of my age.
Everyone should have a philosophy for living better.
I am still simple, just as if I were beginning.
My secret? A desire to work, years of dedication and loving what you do; I can't live without music.