Driven by the Accordion versatility, I have founded several musical ensembles like: Taraf Syriana, ROMada, POPAZA, Sergiu Popa Ensemble.
My musical quest offered honourable collaborations with: Via Romen ensemble, Black Sea Cowboy, SoCalled, Ben Caplan, Wesli,Suzi Silva.
I was engaged on multiple projects at the Dolly Parton's Dollywood Festival of Nations, the Grammy Award-nominated project Yiddish Glory and OktoEcho.
Sergiu Popa Ensemble introduced the opening concert for Emir Kusturica and No Smoking Orchestra at Montreal Jazz Festival.
Received the Creation Grant for the original work (Bijando) at the Festival of Word Music in Quebec. Winner of the Circuit 514 Prize for the artist-in-residence in Montreal.
Awarded the Radio-Canada Étoiles Galaxie Prize for musical director of production. Winner of the META award (Montreal English Theatre Award) for Outstanding contribution to Theatre.