Silk Road Music

Silk Road introduces audiences to different cultures through their 30+ years of experience, discoveries, and travels. Their virtuosity and imagination take you on a journey into a colourful music world from ancient Chinese scores to contemporary compositions, from a foot tapping Irish jig to a heartfelt Chinese love song, and even some Spanish flamenco! Their music includes instrumental solos, ensemble pieces and songs with Tang poetry that spans a thousand years. With inspiration, freshness and passion, their performances express authentic views on traditional music forms, unprecedentedly uniting the East to the West. Silk Road is led by

• Qiu Xia He on Chinese Pipa and vocals
• André Thibeault, guitar, Oud and vocal
• Zhong Xi Wu, Chinese suona, sheng and Scottish pipes
• Jason Overy, drums & percussion