Imagine standing on a stage in a French restaurant at Phnom Penh speaking no English, strumming on a guitar, having absolutely no idea what your band’s name is, and sing – sounds like the worst that could happen to a musician.

Two years and three countries later, Srey Channthy said they’ve certainly come a long way since that night when Cambodian Space Project had their first performance.

The band has since travelled to different parts of the world to share their music, including the SXSW Festival in Texas, and coming to WOMADelaide next month.

Featuring 1960s and 1970s Cambodian traditional pop and Khmer rock music, the Cambodian Space Project entered the international music scene, introducing this fusion, which casts a more carefree light upon that period of history.

“We pay tribute to the great musicians of Cambodia's Golden Era, the 1960's - 75 and sing many songs of Ros Sereysothea and Pan Ron. The Khmer Rouge killed most of the musicians of this time so I feel that it is important to share this music and their legacy,” said Ms Channthy.

“The new songs we play are about the ups and downs of traveling through life, for many years my life was very down, now it's up and I love singing and the musicians I work with but best of all, sharing this with people everywhere.”

Channthy remembered when she first met Julien Poulson, an Australian music producer in search for the cross-over between the two cultures. Poulson has since become a backbone for the group and creator of their unique musicality.

“I was excited to meet a foreigner who was so interested in the music I loved and the songs I've been singing for many years,” said Channthy.

The meeting between the two was like the bridge between the racial and cultural gap existing in Phnom Penh, mashing in the form of psychedelic, catchy tunes.

Apart from entrancing the audience with her captivating voice, Channthy writes lyrics that reflect the modern Cambodian society, using her profile to raise awareness for human trafficking – a trade she nearly became a victim of.

“[Making music] is like a magic thing that can connect, communicate, inspire and give heart to all people no matter who they are or where they've come from,” said the singer.

Catch the Cambodian Space Project at the WOMADelaide festival http://www.womadelaide.com.au