"We're doing what we want to do more than anything in the world, and we're doing it together," says Soluna's Jessica Castellanos. "We share this incredible dynamic: We're friends first, and all the hard work and success of this past year has made us
even stronger as a group. We're in it for the long haul."

To be sure, the four young women of Soluna have shared some thrilling experiences since the release of their debut album, For All Time (DreamWorks Records), in May of 2002. The title track off the album rose to the Top 20 of Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart and hit the Top 30 of the Adult Contemporary list as well. ("For All Time" was released in English and Spanish - "Por La Eternidad" - as was the video, with both versions directed by Bille Woodruff).

"Monday Mi Amor" serves as the disc's second radio offering. "That song has a really great Spanish vibe to it," notes Aurora Rodriguez, who along with T Lopez and America Olivo rounds out the vocal quartet. "It was remixed by Ozomatli, who have an inherent talent for combining dance music with salsa rhythms. We love mixing cultures together and having fun - that's what Soluna is all about!"

Perhaps even more exciting than landing on the charts, however, was touring the U.S. with the likes of Marc Anthony and Enrique Iglesias (sharing the stages of tremendous venues like Madison Square Garden) and appearing at such vaunted events as the NAACP Image Awards and Sir Elton John's 10th annual Oscar gala.

And as if that weren't enough, in November of 2002, Soluna announced that they would be developing their own sitcom. The UPN series will be based loosely on their adventures in the music industry, with plenty of performances peppering the show's episodes.

Even with stars in their eyes, however, the girls of Soluna like nothing better than to roll up their sleeves and get down to the business of promoting their music.

"Our days begin at dawn and go very late," confirms America (pronounced Ah-mah-REE-kuh). When pressed for details, she says: "On our recent trip to Puerto Rico, we did 54 interviews in five days - TV, radio, press conferences - and photo shoots. We would literally run from one interview to another. One time Aurora didn't quite make it into a TV studio in time and they had to film her with a separate camera outside! But by the time we left, it seemed like everyone on the island knew who we were and welcomed us. It was phenomenal."

"Our schedule isn't much less hectic here," T admits. "There's sound check and press and traveling. Somewhere in there we find time to do our makeup and do photos and juggle the phone interviews. At the end of the day, we have a show and then it starts all over again!"

Jessica, T, America and Aurora have played soccer in dresses and high heels, tackled rock climbing despite a fear of heights and gladly burst into a cappella song at the barest request, all in the name of supporting their work. It's their ability to break into airtight, four-part harmony at the drop of a hat that ultimately sets them apart from most of their peers. To those who've heard them do this, it's no surprise that while recording For All Time, Soluna did not need to rely on any of the high-tech equipment used today to enhance and correct singers' vocals.

"When the four of us are singing and we're totally locked in harmony, the experience is a high in itself," says America. "It's a great feeling to be wrapped in harmony like that." T recalls: "When I first joined the group, I would be singing with the girls and holding the notes, but I really just wanted to stop and listen. Their voices are so beautiful, and I'd never heard more than two people harmonize live like that - right in front of me."