I think this generation can play a very important role. If we act now, this could be the first generation to witness universal education.

Nationalism is cured by traveling.

Music has given a voice to many generations, and I think we, as artists, can be a part of creating a better world.

I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.

In 2006 I was asked to sing at the World Cup in Germany, and in 2010 I was fortunate enough to be asked again.

Europe is a very different place from my native country of Colombia and my children are growing up in a very urban setting which is nothing like when I was growing up and would be able to play barefoot in the street. But we have a very good life.

I always had the intuition, even as a little child, that I was called for a big project.