"I'm a New York kid. The idea of me living in a private home and mowing a lawn is just ridiculous. I was born on the streets of New York, I've lived here all my life, I'm an apartment dweller, and I just identify with the city. Native New Yorkers are like a different breed, and that's just who I am."

Henry Fiol lit up the stage during a tribute to the late sonero, Hector Casanova, held at New York's <a href="http://www.lqny.com/lq/html/index.htm">LQ</a&gt; on November 18, 2007.

Awarded Best Cover Art by <i>Latin New York</i> in 1976.

Of all Fiol's covert art, <i>Macho Mumba</i> stands out as my favorite, depicting a typical Cuban street scene.

An altogether beautiful album. I selected <i>Fe, Esperanza, y Caridad</i> as one of my 2008 "Records to Die For." Fiol's version of the classic Cheo Marquetti tune, "Oriente," brings me straight to tears.

The second of Fiol's solo efforts on Roberto Torres' SAR label, closing with the powerful classic, "Tiene Sabor."

Fiol's final work for the SAR label offers a lighter sound.

Recorded in Union City, NJ, <i>Guaperia</i> features knockout tres guitar by Cesar Rivera.

Fiol's latest offering is available as a <a href="http://www.henryfiol.com/eng/download.html">free download</a>.

<i>Siempre Ser Guajiro</i>, Saoco (1976; Mericana XMX144)<br>