Roots Quotes by Compay Segundo

Everyone should have a philosophy for living better.

— Compay Segundo

As far as pleasures, you've got to have limits. You shouldn't have too much of good things, so you'll always have a desire for…

— Compay Segundo

Cubans are frantic when it comes to appreciating music.

— Compay Segundo

The roots of Cuban music are in my head.

— Compay Segundo

When it comes to musicians, I'm like the daddy of musicians here in Cuba.

— Compay Segundo

The music that I play and that I like is traditional music, maybe it's because of my age.

— Compay Segundo

I don't sit in the corner waiting for death: death has to pursue me. I'm going strong. I hope to reach 100 and ask…

— Compay Segundo

I am still simple, just as if I were beginning.

— Compay Segundo

When you here a conjunto and you hear another conjunto, you think it's like a continuation of the first. It's all the same, same,…

— Compay Segundo

In order to grow old, you have to experience everything, but in moderation.

— Compay Segundo

As long as your heart beats, one is never too old.

— Compay Segundo

Because people are very interested in my poetry, in what I say.

— Compay Segundo