I feel a real sense of duty to use the voice and the platform I've been afforded by my fame to speak out for those whose voices don't get a chance to be heard.

You have to be very strong and tough-minded if you want to survive.

I'm Colombian and nothing will change that.

My songs are the reflection of how I think and how I feel in that moment. But I'm conscious of the fact that artists have a responsibility before the masses and they have to take care with their words.

I have such a respect and fascination for dance. I can be light as air or stay grounded. Dance is really another universe.

The music teacher thought I sang like a goat. It was kind of devastating. A few months after that, I participated in a music contest and won. I took my little trophy to school and rubbed it in his nose. I said to him, "What do you say now?"

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