Nano Stern
Chilean troubadour, multi-instrumentalist and poet—one of the defining voices of Latin America’ s Nueva Canción.
A New Chapter of Chilean Song
Nano Stern is a singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist, and one of the most influential voices in contemporary Latin American music. His work weaves folk, rock, jazz and trova from a present-day perspective, with deep roots in the traditional songbook of South America.
He began playing the violin at the age of three and has never stopped exploring music's many paths: he masters a dozen instruments and moves fluidly between musical (and spoken) languages. On stage —solo, with his band, or with symphony orchestras— he unleashes an interpretive power recognized in countless venues and festivals around the world, often in collaboration with legendary peers.
A poet, performer and activist, his work has been honored with the most important awards in Chilean music. In 2026 he celebrates 20 years since his first album was released and will tour Chile, Latin America, North America and Europe.
“Nano Stern is the best Chilean singer-songwriter of his generation, with his lyrics, melodies, message, humor and heart.”
JOAN BAEZ
“The appearance of Mr. Stern (…) generated the kind of lightning you might have experienced at a joyful ’60s hootenanny when everything seemed possible and hope was in the air.”
THE NEW YORK TIMES · EE.UU.
“Nano Stern is the face and voice of a whole new chapter of the Nueva Canción Chilena.”
LA NACIÓN · ARGENTINA
“Nano Stern, chilean troubadour and multi- instrumentalist, is already a reference in contemporary Latin-American music.”
EL CLARÍN · ARGENTINA
“A prodigious musical language, reinforced by his academic training. Humble on one hand, ambitious on the other, and in remarkable balance.”
MARCELO CONTRERAS · LA TERCERA · CHILE
“Nano Stern is a live phenomenon.”
ANDREW CROWNSHAW, FROOTS MAGAZNE · ENGLAND
“Heart, soul, virtuosity, humor, dramatism and passion — he’s got it all. Do yourself and your community a favour and book Nano Stern!”
CHRIS STONE, DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL Chris · AUSTRALIA
“When you see him live, it’s very easy to understand the reason for his dazzling career.”
JORGE DREXLER · URUGUAY