I play that music because it's history.
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Can you imagine that Cuba and Europe's youth, who had forgotten about traditional music, who only thought of rock music, are now looking back towards their grandparents? That is a phenomenon.Compay Segundo
Everyone should have a philosophy for living better.
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One time in Spain I was playing and a trumpeter got up to accompany my quartet and people covered their ears. They better rectify that.
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I play music the way it was played in yesteryear.
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I'm still strong and in the best shape to continue living my life.
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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.
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