I have a very open line of communication with both my children.

A lot of the way I sing is playing off other musicians. It's what I love to do the most.

I wrote poetry, which got me into lyrics. Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Elton John pulled me into pop. I started singing with a band - just for fun - when I was 17. And pretty soon, I was thinking I could sing pop in English as well as Spanish.

Whatever it is your heart desires, please go for it, it's yours to have.

I have a very open line of communication with both my children.

I don't want anything from Cuba. I want them to be free and enjoy the things I enjoy.

Having felt people's love and support first hand through difficult moments in my life makes me feel it's our responsibility to help one another.