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Don't miss 17 concerts ft. artists representing 12 countries including: Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Cuba, France, India, Ireland, Mali, South Africa, Spain, United States, and Ukraine. More » -
We've curated an epic playlist for your listening pleasure! Hear artists that we've presented over the past 30 years, including many coming to Boston in the next few months! Enjoy. More » -
Ukrainian quartet DakhaBrakha have just added a Sept 18, 2022 concert at the Berklee Performance Center. Get the best seats and buy today. More » -
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Global Arts Live & BioMed Realty join forces to form 585 Arts, a new nonprofit that will operate & program a brand new theater, coming to Kendall Square in 2025! More »
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July 13 2022Nigeria’s Femi Kuti is the heart and soul of modern Afrobeat. Femi’s legendary father, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, created the style – an irresistible blend of traditional Nigerian drum patterns with the smooth groove of highlife, American soul, funk, and R&B. Fela’s Afrobeat inspired generations of... MORE » -
September 15 2022Young Cuban sensation Cimafunk is one of the most exciting new faces in the Latin music scene. He bangs out hard-driving Afro-Cuban funk that’s revolutionizing the island’s music scene, offering a bold mix of funk laced with Cuban and African rhythms. Presented in association with Crossroads... MORE » -
September 18 2022Drones, beats, and towering black lamb's-wool hats all serve as a striking backdrop to the Ukrainian folk-punk quartet DakhaBrakha. With one foot in the urban avant-garde and the other rooted in Ukrainian village culture, the group's self-proclaimed "ethno-chaos" is a refreshingly novel vision of... MORE » -
October 03 2022South African guitarist Derek Gripper produces extraordinary music by fusing his country's disparate creative traditions with styles found throughout the world. He transcribes the works originally written for the 21-string kora (harp lute) for a six-string classical guitar while also drawing on... MORE » -
October 05 2022A sensational live band, Tinariwen electrifies traditional Tuareg melodies with edgy blues, rock, Berber, and Arabic influences, producing a gritty, hypnotic sound. Presented in association with Bowery Presents. Subscription discounts are not available for this concert. You might also... MORE » -
October 09 2022After a remarkable 60-year career, legendary Brazilian artist Milton Nascimento bids farewell to the stage with one last concert for his fans. The epic One Final Music Session tour promises to be a moving celebration featuring many of his greatest hits. After 43 albums and five Grammys, Milton... MORE » -
October 14 2022 - October 15 2022Fouad Boussouf presents the US premiere of Näss, a new work exploring the cross-cultural influences of North African dance and contemporary hip-hop. With impeccable musicality and intense physical power, seven male dancers transport you to the streets of Morocco, where modernity and tradition meet... MORE » -
October 21 2022Regarded by many as the world's finest traditional Irish band, Altan is renowned for its heartwarming, dynamic live performances that range from touching ballads to hard-hitting reels and jigs. Throughout its career Altan has shown an unwavering commitment to the beauty of traditional music,... MORE » -
October 22 2022Paying tribute to the iconic singer, the Cesária Évora Orchestra features the wildly talented musicians who regularly accompanied her along with famed Cabo Verdean singers Lucibela, Elida Almeida, Nancy Viera, and Teófilo Chantre. You might also like Farruquito and Milton Nascimento One Final... MORE » -
November 02 2022Flamenco superstar Farruquito performs raw, powerful, and authentic flamenco. Heir to Spain's legendary Farruco dynasty, he is widely regarded as one of the most faithful representatives of flamenco puro. His new program, Flamenco Íntimo, recounts the origins and history of flamenco, presented in... MORE » -
November 05 2022Led by pianist Thomas Lauderdale and featuring the captivating vocalist China Forbes, Pink Martini draws inspiration from music across the decades and around the world to create a fabulously eclectic sound. You might also like Altan and Milton Nascimento One Final Music Session - Farewell Tour.... MORE » -
November 07 2022About Jessie Jeanne Stinnett Jessie Jeanne Stinnett (BDT Founder, Co-Artistic Director) is a dance teacher, choreographer, and co-artistic director of Boston Dance Theater with veteran Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili. She received a BFA in Dance Performance from The Boston Conservatory and an... MORE » -
November 11 2022One of Africa’s most popular musicians, Mali’s Habib Koité is a modern troubadour with extraordinary musicianship and charisma that translates across cultures. He is touring with his band, Bamada, in support of his most recent album, Kharifa, which was recorded in Bamako. You might also like... MORE » -
November 11 2022Cellist and composer Zoë Keating is a one-woman orchestra. She uses a cello and a foot-controlled laptop to loop layer upon layer of cello, creating intricate, haunting, and compelling music. You might also like Derek Gripper & Mike Block and Milton Nascimento One Final Music Session -... MORE » -
November 11 2022 - November 12 2022Co-directed by Jessie Jeanne Stinnett and Itzik Galili, Boston Dance Theatre (BDT) showcases the talents of Boston-based dancers and presents works by acclaimed choreographers. BDT performs The Carol Kaye Project, which celebrates seminal bassist Carol Kaye’s legacy and consists of dance works by... MORE » -
November 12 2022French guitar virtuoso Juan Carmona is one of the leading figures in flamenco as both a composer and a musician. Although deeply connected to his Andalusian roots, Carmona stands as an innovator. He has proven to be one of the most creative guitarists of the new flamenco generation, garnering Latin... MORE » -
November 18 2022Cœur de Pirate (French for pirate heart) is the stage name for award-winning French-Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Béatrice Martin. Her magical pop songs blend cabaret music, French lyrics, and playful indie sensibilities. She will be performing a special acoustic concert of her favorite... MORE » -
November 20 2022International phenomenon and Grammy-winning tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain joins forces with the innovative sitar master Niladri Kumar for a brilliant evening of classic and cutting-edge Indian music. You might also like Milton Nascimento One Final Music Session - Farewell Tour. Keeping everyone... MORE » -
December 09 2022Montreal-based singer, songwriter, film composer, and pianist Patrick Watson and his band create lush, melodic indie music that blends orchestral chamber pop, synthesizer washes, and a melancholy tone. His dreamy, contemplative music has been featured widely in films and on TV, including ... MORE »
