Upright Bass
Ralph Quispe
Cusco, Perú
Born on a corn farm in the Sacred Valley, Ralph's playing carries the weight of Andean earth. His lines draw from huayno rhythms and sikuri breathing patterns, transforming the bass into a voice that speaks of mountains and ancient pathways. Member of Pachamaima trio.
Andean Roots
Jazz Fusion
Huayno Rhythms
Pachamaima
Earth Element
"The bass is the pachamama of the trio—it holds everything, it feeds everything."