I started the Pies Descalzos foundation in Colombia when I was 18, and since then I have been very involved in the crusade for education.

I grew up in Barranquila, Colombia, and I spent most of my childhood dreaming about becoming a singer.

Walking gets too boring, when you learn how to fly.

Writing songs has a therapeutic effect, and it either kills off love or wins the heart of the lover.

The schools play an important role when it comes down to protecting children against violence.Violence is one of the principal reasons why children don't go to school. It's also one of the causes of the alarming school dropout rates.

Barcelona is a great city and Spain is a great country to live in.

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.