Silk Road
A Traditional Chinese Folk Duo
From Vancouver, British Columbia

Talented and engaging.... a performing ensemble that will open your eyes and ears to Chinese music and culture.

An exciting and innovative musical force, skillfully weaving musical styles
from around the world into the exciting new music of world fusion.

Silk Road Duo is a new music performance that introduces audiences to different cultures through the experience, discoveries, and travels of Qiu Xia He with her Pipa, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Andre Thibault. The pipa, a Chinese lute with a wide range of expression, will be the focal point. This husband and wife team is well equipped for this cultural mission. Both have lived passionately as professional musicians. Their common bond and love of music have taken them on tours all over the world. A guest percussionist is available.

Silk Road Music is a professional Chinese troupe that has a consistently successful rapport with audiences. It has twice won the Best World Music Award from the West Coast and was also nominated for a JUNO. Based in Vancouver BC, it uses its innovative approach of classical Chinese music to promote cultural links with non-Asian traditions, reflecting the true multicultural spirit of immigrants in Canada. It can perform as a quintet, quartet or trio.

More info available at silkroadmusic.ca