He lived 16 years in Spain where he developed his career alongside the most prestigious flamenco dance companies such as those of Joaquin Cortez, Antonio Canales, Sara Baras, Nuevo Ballet Español and Paco Peña among others.

He has more than 12 Latin Grammy nominations and is a winner of a Latin Grammy in 2010 for best rock album of the year for "Sera" by La Vida Boheme.

He is committed to promoting the cajón with its Peruvian roots as a universal instrument. He now lives in Los Angeles where he continues working on different musical projects between flamenco and jazz.