
Tomás Peña: Congratulations on forty distinguished years in the music business and the release of SPIRIT WARRIOR!
Papo Vázquez: you, Tomas. I’ve been lucky and blessed to play with some of the greatest musicians. I wouldn’t have made it this far if it had not been for the people who believed in me and never judged my mistakes. As a creative artists, there are no coincidences, and there is something unseen that guides our actions. I believe in a supreme spirit that lets us know if we are on the right path. Everyone must decide what path to take, but the most important thing is to surround yourself with people that care and love you. Once you get to the stage and miss the element of love and respect, the Holy Spirit will not embrace the music, and the audience will sense it. You can go on stage and try to impress the audience with your skills, but that has nothing to do with the magic that music can be. Allowing something larger than yourself to drive the music takes courage and faith. Mysterious things happen on stage, and everybody looks at one another and asks, “How did that happen?” I thank God for blessing me with a beautiful wife that has stuck with me. The greatest thing in life is love. It absolves everything!
