Interview with Aned Mota

April 28, 2004
by Ivette León

TIMBA.COM How do you feel about being part of Charanga Habanera?
Aned Mota - Are you kidding, very happy, more than happy, fulfilled.

TIMBA.COM What do you think abut the new CD that you guys are working on?
Aned Mota- This CD as usual is something new, something else, we are always looking for the latest, the newest.

TIMBA.COM Do you think it will find the same acceptance with the audience as the previous Charanga Habanera CDs?
Aned Mota- I think it will have much more acceptance. First because the people are expecting it and because it is very well done.

TIMBA.COM How do you feel about recording a CD of ballads when the majority of the times, your role in Charanga Habanera is to sing something more danceable?
Aned Mota- Something really interesting, in this case I don't interpret a ballad but a reggaetton, but I really like to write this type of music and I identify a lot with it.

TIMBA.COM What is your favorite song by Charanga Habanera?
Aned Mota- "Él se la llevó" from the new CD. Watch out for this song!

TIMBA.COM Have you ever thought about carrying out any project with Haila?
Aned Mota- No, for the moment, what I have thought about is writing for her.

TIMBA.COM Do you visit the page frequently?
Aned Mota- Yes, I write there a lot and I read all the messages.

TIMBA.COM What message do you want to give to the visitors at Timba.com?
Aned Mota- To keep defending Cuban music and  to send best wishes to everyone, especially the fans of Charanga Habanera.