The musical project of the Huu Bac Quintet with Peruvian guest artists is a vibrant intercultural collaboration that brings together the musical traditions of Vietnam, China, Peru, and jazz through an innovative fusion of sounds, rhythms, and instruments.

Led by Vietnamese-born, Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist Huu Bac Quach, the project explores the meeting of diverse musical worlds. His mastery of the Vietnamese dan bau, Chinese erhu, Peruvian quena, and jazz guitar creates a distinctive sonic landscape, blending traditional melodies with contemporary jazz improvisation.

They are joined by the Afro-Peruvian percussion ensemble of Pepe Santa Cruz, Sergio “Checho” Cuadros on quena and Walter Lozada on Peruvian guitar and charango. Through Huu Bac’s compositions the ensemble incorporates the rich rhythmic and melodic traditions of Peru, creating a dialogue between Afro-Peruvian and Andean music, Latin American influences, Asian musical heritage, and modern jazz.

The result is an expressive and colorful musical journey that celebrates cultural diversity, artistic exchange, and the universal language of music. Through original compositions, virtuosic performances, and spontaneous musical conversations, the project builds bridges between cultures while creating a sound that is both deeply rooted in tradition and refreshingly contemporary.