Interview with Noel Díaz

April 2004
by Ivette León
translated by Michelle White

TIMBA.COM How do you feel about being part of Charanga Habanera?
Noel- Very good. It's fabulous to be part of Charanga Habanera.

TIMBA.COM What do you think abut the new CD that you guys are working on?
Noel- I think that this work is a bit difficult for the dance audience, but I dare to think and say that it's going to work.

TIMBA.COM Do you think it will find the same acceptance with the audience as the previous Charanga Habanera CDs?
Noel- I think it will be very well accepted by audiences of all ages.

TIMBA.COM How do you feel about recording a CD of ballads when we are used to hearing la Habanera playing something more danceable?
Noel- This is a challenge for all musicians, timba is sung with any type of voice, but with ballads you have to work constantly, but I feel very good recording this CD.

TIMBA.COM What is your all time favorite song by Charanga Habanera?
Noel- "Somos los cubanos" It's a number that I love and enjoy a lot, above all live.

TIMBA.COM What message do you want to send to the fans of Charanga Habanera who visit Timba.com?
Noel- That they should spread the desire for information about Cuban timba and thanks for maintaining the Charanga as one of  your favorites.