New Delhi, May 23: Puerto Rican pop singer Noelia of Kiss Me fame says she is eager to collaborate with Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and she considers Sunidhi Chauhan her favourite female artist.

The 32-year-old singer from the island territory in the Caribbean Sea that is associated with the United States but retains its internal governing authority hasn’t been to India before but plans to shoot her next music video in the country.“I haven’t been to India before. I am so excited to visit it for the first time in my life. I am planning to film one of my next music videos in India,” Noelia said.

Daughter of Puerto Rican singer Yolandita Monge, Noelia rose to fame in 1999 with a self-titled album, of which she has sold almost four million copies. She is currently riding high on the success of her new single Kiss me, which features in the Top 20 of the Billboard Dance Music charts.

Noelia says the music industry in the west has become globally sound over the years. Technological advancements have made it easier for budding artists to showcase their talent. “I think the music industry is very welcoming to new talent. The new technological platforms give the new artists the opportunities to showcase their talent to the world. We are approaching the era of global talent originating from different parts of the world,” Noelia said.  (IANS)