[1] His work is linked with popular song movements and his style encompasses trova, fusion, folk and rock.

After a year in Germany, Stern moved to the Netherlands to study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and began collaborating in various musical projects.

It included collaborations with musicians Joe Vasconcellos, Francisco Sazo and Antonio Restucci, and was awarded an Altazor for best fusion album.

"[7] Nano Stern's musical influences include jazz, rock, folk, fusion and the New Chilean Song styles.

His work was also influenced by artists such as Inti-Illimani and Los Jaivas, as well as proponents of the Chilean New Song, Víctor Jara and Violeta Parra.