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Pioneering Grammy-winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists and has been proclaimed as “the standout male vocalist of our time” by the New York Times. Elling has always been a master of grooves, ranging from bebop to pure pop and from progressive jazz to... MORE »
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With her spectacular banjo and fiddle playing, passionate vocals, and perceptive songwriting, Rhiannon Giddens uses her art to excavate the past and reveal bold truths about our present. A MacArthur “genius grant” recipient and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music for the opera Omar, Giddens... MORE »
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While firmly rooted in the traditional marimba music of their youth spent outside Mexico City, the Gama brothers of Son Rompe Pera bring a punk-rock edge to classic cumbia rhythms. The band’s outrageous live shows get crowds dancing to modern interpretations of Mexican, Peruvian, and Colombian... MORE »
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Grammy-nominated & world-renowned Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodríguez delivers a high-octane, warm and joyous live affair that’s a must-see for fans of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz music. Known for his percussive playing and his ability to “play stories,” Rodriguez takes you on a musical journey... MORE »
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From County Cork, Ireland, Mick Flannery creates indie folk–influenced songs that blend beautiful melodies with thought-provoking lyrics. The award-winning, double-platinum selling singer-songwriter hasa warm, textured voice and a rootsy songwriting aesthetic that draws from American folk, rock,... MORE »
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Grammy-nominated composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol creates ground-breaking jazz steeped in a variety of Turkish musical traditions. He and his band Whatsnext? featuring Anat Cohen and Migeul Zenón will celebrate the release of their latest album Turkish Hipster.
“A fascinating fusion of Turkish music... MORE »
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One of the most talented and innovative fado singers of her generation, Carminho sings with an outstanding, heartfelt voice that Songlines magazine describes as “beautifully translucent and stunning in its emotional charge.” She draws inspiration from fado legends Lucília do Carmo, Fernando... MORE »
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Sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar, daughter of the late Ravi Shankar, is a singular, genre-defying artist who spans classical and contemporary, acoustic and electronic. She'll be performing new music alongside reinterpreted favorites with her new quintet that includes clarinetist Arun Ghosh, drummer-... MORE »
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British singer-songwriter and guitarist Charlie Cunningham creates rhythmically driven, melancholic, and timelessly beautiful songs with a thoroughly modern lens. His expansive yet intimate music is laden with delicate flourishes, intricate melodic turns, and moments of stark introspection. Ethan... MORE »
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October 20 2023, October 21 2023
Boston’s own Subject:Matter explores where tap dance has been, where it’s going, and what it looks like right now. The company will perform two world premiere works that feature exciting explorations in tap dance composition, Gate 34 and Fun and Games.
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From the Republic of Burkina Faso, Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band distills a potent mix of traditional and modern Burkinabe funk with a reverent take on the iconic Mandingue guitar music of the 1970’s. The band’s live concerts are a non-stop hit parade of Afrobeat bangers destined to light... MORE »
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Le Vent du Nord (The North Wind) is a leading force in Quebec's progressive folk revival movement. Drawing from French, Irish, and Canadian traditions, the band blends vocals, fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, accordion, and percussive feet to create a joyous new sound that swings, reels, jigs, and... MORE »
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One of the brightest lights on Havana’s thriving jazz scene, Cuban pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa is a musician with astonishing gifts, combining dazzling technique and an abundance of soul. His tight-knit quartet plays with a relentless vivaciousness that "bridges generations and genres... MORE »
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One of South Africa's most exciting new musical exports, BCUC—Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness is a hard-hitting, deep-grooving collective that turns Soweto Township–inspired percussion, bass, and vocals into rebellious and righteous dance music. The band takes inspiration from their ancestors... MORE »
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Inspired by the traditional drum rhythms of Ghana, Kotoko Brass has created a unique, joyful, and improvisational style of West African dance music described by the Boston Globe as “propulsive, infectious party music.” The drums provide the heart and soul of Kotoko Brass—merging syncopated African... MORE »
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Directed by Gil Marsalla, Piaf! The Show tells the story of famed French singer Edith Piaf through her unforgettable songs alongside original scenography and projections of unpublished images of Piaf from throughout her career. Legendary French actor Alain Delon says of the portrayal of Piaf by... MORE »
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Drones, 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 »
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Swedish artist José González premieres his film A Tiger In Paradise, a musical journey into the mind of the visionary singer-songwriter/guitarist narrated by González himself through his personal thoughts and notes. The film is accompanied by a unique live performance and discussion—promising ... MORE »
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November 17 2023, November 18 2023
Los Angeles‒based BODYTRAFFIC is internationally recognized for its high-caliber work, blending contemporary, jazz, and ballet. The company will perform the Boston premieres of Recurrence by choreographer Ethan Colangelo, The One to Stay With by choreographic team Baye & Asa, PACOPEPEPLUTO by... MORE »
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One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau, will be performing with Larry Grenadier on bass and Jeff Ballard on drums.
“Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years." —New York Times
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Since its inception as part of an after-school program for vulnerable youth in 2009, the inspiring Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of South Africa’s most treasured choral groups, recognized globally for its unique musical arrangements, vocal talents, and infectious energy. From their home base in... MORE »
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Balla Kouyaté is a balafon player and singer coming out of the Djeli tradition of Mali. Mike Block is an American cellist/singer/composer and Grammy Award-winning musician with the Silkroad Ensemble. The two musicians have been collaborating for over a decade, bonding over their shared commitment... MORE »
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Montreal-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 »
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January 13 2024, January 14 2024
Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. Join the dazzling company on a mind-bending adventure as Alice encounters time-honored... MORE »
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Basel Zayed is a virtuoso oud player and an acclaimed vocalist skilled in classical and contemporary Arabic music. He draws on deep experience with the Arabic maqam musical tradition to explore the beauty and universality of Middle Eastern music. He’ll be accompanied by a full band.
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With explosive taiko drumming and innovative, acrobatic choreography, DRUM TAO offers a breathtaking, vibrantly modern twist on a traditional art form—and a visual and sonic tour de force celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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With the power of gospel and the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the undisputed king of mbube, South African a cappella singing. The multi-Grammy-winning group came together in the early 1960s and continues to thrill audiences around the world with its strong, proud melodies... MORE »
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Winner of six Grammys, José Fernández Torres, known as Tomatito, is a guitarist of major significance within the realm of flamenco. His unique approach and elegant style highlight his unprecedented musical sensitivity and interpretive power. He will be accompanied by a full ensemble, including his... MORE »
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Direct from Madrid, dancer Alfonso Losa is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and director, known for his strength and virtuosity. He is widely recognized as the most genuine current representative of the Madrid school of flamenco dance and the necessary bridge between the masters... MORE »
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March 08 2024, March 09 2024
Celebrated San Francisco–based company Alonzo King LINES Balletis recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and rich visual works. The company performs the Boston premiere of Deep River, a soulful new work created in collaboration with Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and... MORE »
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Gala Flamenca captures all the beauty, power, and passion of flamenco, starring two mavericks of the flamenco world, Manuel Liñán and Alfonso Losa, accompanied by rising flamenco star El Yiyo. The three dancers will be accompanied by a full music ensemble including guest singer Sandra Carrasco. ... MORE »
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Directed and choreographed by Boston-and-Chicago-based artist Jessi Stegall, The Theremin Vignettes is an ode to the late theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore. Set to Rockmore’s arrangements of classical scores for theremin, the dance-theatre piece explores themes of grief, remembrance, and devotion... MORE »
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With Tigran Hamasyan, potent jazz improvisation fuses with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. A piano virtuoso with groove power, he’s one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists of his generation. “With startling combinations of jazz, minimalist, electronic,... MORE »
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As Jean Appolon says, “Jean Appolon Expressions’ (JAE) choreography showcases the relationship between being deeply connected to our roots and the power to heal ourselves, heal our community, and fight for the purpose of keeping our community safe.” The company performs An'n Ale which features... MORE »
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Born in the streets of Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras is known for its vibrant live performances that remix Latin roots music in what the Los Angeles Times calls a “uniquely Angeleno mishmash of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia, and rock. . . . Live, they’re magnetic.”
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World-famous tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, renowned bansuri player Debopriya Chatterjee, and master sarangi player Sabir Khan perform a brilliant evening of traditional Indian classical music.
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March 24 2024, March 24 2024
Regarded 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 »
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Malian kora virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko joins South African guitarist Derek Gripper to explore the musical tradition of the griots of Mali, one of humanity’s most astonishing aural traditions.
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A modern-day griot, Sona Jobarteh contemporizes the presentation of the kora, a West African stringed instrument, by breaking gender barriers and playing while standing. Performing with an electric Afropop band, she sings about cultural identity, gender, love, and respect.
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1ST ANNUAL GALA featuring Angélique Kidjo
Join the Global Arts Live community for a spectacular night full of food, fun, and fundraising!
Sponsorship packages and individual tickets will be available.
Stay tuned for more details!
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The Hot Sardines effortlessly channel New York speakeasies, Parisian cabarets, and New Orleans jazz halls to transform songs from past eras into music for the 21st century.
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Founded in 2018 by Jessie Jeanne Stinnett, Boston Dance Theater (BDT) is a Boston-based contemporary dance company codirected by Stinnett and award-winning Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili. BDT showcases the talents of Boston-based dancers performing the US premieres of If As If by Itzik Galili... MORE »
September 21 2023Pioneering Grammy-winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists and has been proclaimed as “the standout male vocalist of our time” by the New York Times. Elling has always been a master of grooves, ranging from bebop to pure pop and from progressive jazz to... MORE »
September 22 2023With her spectacular banjo and fiddle playing, passionate vocals, and perceptive songwriting, Rhiannon Giddens uses her art to excavate the past and reveal bold truths about our present. A MacArthur “genius grant” recipient and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music for the opera Omar, Giddens... MORE »
September 22 2023While firmly rooted in the traditional marimba music of their youth spent outside Mexico City, the Gama brothers of Son Rompe Pera bring a punk-rock edge to classic cumbia rhythms. The band’s outrageous live shows get crowds dancing to modern interpretations of Mexican, Peruvian, and Colombian... MORE »
September 27 2023Grammy-nominated & world-renowned Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodríguez delivers a high-octane, warm and joyous live affair that’s a must-see for fans of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz music. Known for his percussive playing and his ability to “play stories,” Rodriguez takes you on a musical journey... MORE »
September 27 2023From County Cork, Ireland, Mick Flannery creates indie folk–influenced songs that blend beautiful melodies with thought-provoking lyrics. The award-winning, double-platinum selling singer-songwriter hasa warm, textured voice and a rootsy songwriting aesthetic that draws from American folk, rock,... MORE »
September 28 2023Grammy-nominated composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol creates ground-breaking jazz steeped in a variety of Turkish musical traditions. He and his band Whatsnext? featuring Anat Cohen and Migeul Zenón will celebrate the release of their latest album Turkish Hipster. “A fascinating fusion of Turkish music... MORE »
October 06 2023One of the most talented and innovative fado singers of her generation, Carminho sings with an outstanding, heartfelt voice that Songlines magazine describes as “beautifully translucent and stunning in its emotional charge.” She draws inspiration from fado legends Lucília do Carmo, Fernando... MORE »
October 08 2023Sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar, daughter of the late Ravi Shankar, is a singular, genre-defying artist who spans classical and contemporary, acoustic and electronic. She'll be performing new music alongside reinterpreted favorites with her new quintet that includes clarinetist Arun Ghosh, drummer-... MORE »
October 19 2023British singer-songwriter and guitarist Charlie Cunningham creates rhythmically driven, melancholic, and timelessly beautiful songs with a thoroughly modern lens. His expansive yet intimate music is laden with delicate flourishes, intricate melodic turns, and moments of stark introspection. Ethan... MORE »
October 20 2023, October 21 2023Boston’s own Subject:Matter explores where tap dance has been, where it’s going, and what it looks like right now. The company will perform two world premiere works that feature exciting explorations in tap dance composition, Gate 34 and Fun and Games.
October 23 2023From the Republic of Burkina Faso, Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band distills a potent mix of traditional and modern Burkinabe funk with a reverent take on the iconic Mandingue guitar music of the 1970’s. The band’s live concerts are a non-stop hit parade of Afrobeat bangers destined to light... MORE »
October 29 2023Le Vent du Nord (The North Wind) is a leading force in Quebec's progressive folk revival movement. Drawing from French, Irish, and Canadian traditions, the band blends vocals, fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, accordion, and percussive feet to create a joyous new sound that swings, reels, jigs, and... MORE »
November 04 2023One of the brightest lights on Havana’s thriving jazz scene, Cuban pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa is a musician with astonishing gifts, combining dazzling technique and an abundance of soul. His tight-knit quartet plays with a relentless vivaciousness that "bridges generations and genres... MORE »
November 05 2023One of South Africa's most exciting new musical exports, BCUC—Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness is a hard-hitting, deep-grooving collective that turns Soweto Township–inspired percussion, bass, and vocals into rebellious and righteous dance music. The band takes inspiration from their ancestors... MORE »
November 09 2023Inspired by the traditional drum rhythms of Ghana, Kotoko Brass has created a unique, joyful, and improvisational style of West African dance music described by the Boston Globe as “propulsive, infectious party music.” The drums provide the heart and soul of Kotoko Brass—merging syncopated African... MORE »
November 10 2023Directed by Gil Marsalla, Piaf! The Show tells the story of famed French singer Edith Piaf through her unforgettable songs alongside original scenography and projections of unpublished images of Piaf from throughout her career. Legendary French actor Alain Delon says of the portrayal of Piaf by... MORE »
November 11 2023Drones, 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 »
November 15 2023Swedish artist José González premieres his film A Tiger In Paradise, a musical journey into the mind of the visionary singer-songwriter/guitarist narrated by González himself through his personal thoughts and notes. The film is accompanied by a unique live performance and discussion—promising ... MORE »
November 17 2023, November 18 2023Los Angeles‒based BODYTRAFFIC is internationally recognized for its high-caliber work, blending contemporary, jazz, and ballet. The company will perform the Boston premieres of Recurrence by choreographer Ethan Colangelo, The One to Stay With by choreographic team Baye & Asa, PACOPEPEPLUTO by... MORE »
November 18 2023One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau, will be performing with Larry Grenadier on bass and Jeff Ballard on drums. “Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years." —New York Times
November 19 2023Since its inception as part of an after-school program for vulnerable youth in 2009, the inspiring Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of South Africa’s most treasured choral groups, recognized globally for its unique musical arrangements, vocal talents, and infectious energy. From their home base in... MORE »
December 03 2023Balla Kouyaté is a balafon player and singer coming out of the Djeli tradition of Mali. Mike Block is an American cellist/singer/composer and Grammy Award-winning musician with the Silkroad Ensemble. The two musicians have been collaborating for over a decade, bonding over their shared commitment... MORE »
December 12 2023Montreal-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 »
January 13 2024, January 14 2024Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. Join the dazzling company on a mind-bending adventure as Alice encounters time-honored... MORE »
January 18 2024Basel Zayed is a virtuoso oud player and an acclaimed vocalist skilled in classical and contemporary Arabic music. He draws on deep experience with the Arabic maqam musical tradition to explore the beauty and universality of Middle Eastern music. He’ll be accompanied by a full band.
February 02 2024With explosive taiko drumming and innovative, acrobatic choreography, DRUM TAO offers a breathtaking, vibrantly modern twist on a traditional art form—and a visual and sonic tour de force celebrating its 30th anniversary.
February 17 2024With the power of gospel and the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the undisputed king of mbube, South African a cappella singing. The multi-Grammy-winning group came together in the early 1960s and continues to thrill audiences around the world with its strong, proud melodies... MORE »
March 02 2024Winner of six Grammys, José Fernández Torres, known as Tomatito, is a guitarist of major significance within the realm of flamenco. His unique approach and elegant style highlight his unprecedented musical sensitivity and interpretive power. He will be accompanied by a full ensemble, including his... MORE »
March 09 2024Direct from Madrid, dancer Alfonso Losa is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and director, known for his strength and virtuosity. He is widely recognized as the most genuine current representative of the Madrid school of flamenco dance and the necessary bridge between the masters... MORE »
March 08 2024, March 09 2024Celebrated San Francisco–based company Alonzo King LINES Balletis recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and rich visual works. The company performs the Boston premiere of Deep River, a soulful new work created in collaboration with Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and... MORE »
March 10 2024Gala Flamenca captures all the beauty, power, and passion of flamenco, starring two mavericks of the flamenco world, Manuel Liñán and Alfonso Losa, accompanied by rising flamenco star El Yiyo. The three dancers will be accompanied by a full music ensemble including guest singer Sandra Carrasco. ... MORE »
March 15 2024Directed and choreographed by Boston-and-Chicago-based artist Jessi Stegall, The Theremin Vignettes is an ode to the late theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore. Set to Rockmore’s arrangements of classical scores for theremin, the dance-theatre piece explores themes of grief, remembrance, and devotion... MORE »
March 15 2024With Tigran Hamasyan, potent jazz improvisation fuses with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. A piano virtuoso with groove power, he’s one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists of his generation. “With startling combinations of jazz, minimalist, electronic,... MORE »
March 16 2024As Jean Appolon says, “Jean Appolon Expressions’ (JAE) choreography showcases the relationship between being deeply connected to our roots and the power to heal ourselves, heal our community, and fight for the purpose of keeping our community safe.” The company performs An'n Ale which features... MORE »
March 19 2024Born in the streets of Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras is known for its vibrant live performances that remix Latin roots music in what the Los Angeles Times calls a “uniquely Angeleno mishmash of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia, and rock. . . . Live, they’re magnetic.”
March 24 2024World-famous tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, renowned bansuri player Debopriya Chatterjee, and master sarangi player Sabir Khan perform a brilliant evening of traditional Indian classical music.
March 24 2024, March 24 2024Regarded 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 »
March 27 2024Malian kora virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko joins South African guitarist Derek Gripper to explore the musical tradition of the griots of Mali, one of humanity’s most astonishing aural traditions.
March 30 2024A modern-day griot, Sona Jobarteh contemporizes the presentation of the kora, a West African stringed instrument, by breaking gender barriers and playing while standing. Performing with an electric Afropop band, she sings about cultural identity, gender, love, and respect.
April 06 20241ST ANNUAL GALA featuring Angélique Kidjo Join the Global Arts Live community for a spectacular night full of food, fun, and fundraising! Sponsorship packages and individual tickets will be available. Stay tuned for more details!
April 20 2024The Hot Sardines effortlessly channel New York speakeasies, Parisian cabarets, and New Orleans jazz halls to transform songs from past eras into music for the 21st century.
May 10 2024, May 11 2024Founded in 2018 by Jessie Jeanne Stinnett, Boston Dance Theater (BDT) is a Boston-based contemporary dance company codirected by Stinnett and award-winning Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili. BDT showcases the talents of Boston-based dancers performing the US premieres of If As If by Itzik Galili... MORE »
