Salsa now has more of a world appeal, and lucky for us, because we've been traveling the world, bringing the music to everywhere, garnering praise and finding great audiences, taking our music to different parts of the world and playing for all kinds of diverse audiences.

It was a tough trip at the beginning. But I hit him a couple of times, and then it was easy. I've been galloping him a few times, and Mr. Draper gave me a chance.

The experience [of working with Blades] was nothing but pleasure and joy.