The C4 Trío, one of the most innovative and original musical projects in the Venezuelan and Latin American music scene, shines a spotlight on the cuatro, a small guitar-like instrument closely associated with Latin American folk music.

Héctor Molina, who joined trumpet soloist Pacho Flores onstage as a surprise special guest during last season’s Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería concert, is one of the instrument’s most prominent virtuosos.

With the C4 Trío’s unusual format — three Venezuelan cuatro players and an electric bassist — they have achieved a unique sound, rooted in Venezuelan folk music yet infused with vibrant elements of jazz, Latin music, world music, and pop. This versatility allows the group to seamlessly navigate diverse musical genres and styles, impressing audiences with their virtuosity, creative arrangements, and the immense variety of sonic textures they extract from the cuatro.