List of Events
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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 2022We regret to inform you that due to visa issues, Tinariwen has been forced to cancel their North American tour. Existing ticketholders will be contacted directly. A sensational live band, Tinariwen electrifies traditional Tuareg melodies with edgy blues, rock, Berber, and Arabic influences,... 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 2022Choreographer Fouad Boussouf blends hip-hop, contemporary dance, and new circus with traditional forms of his native Morocco. The esteemed creator presents the US premiere of Näss, which translates as “people” in Arabic, a work at the crossroads of frenetic modernity and ancestral rituals. Inspired... 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 2022This performance has been rescheduled to April 23, 2023. On sale information for the new date is TBD. Paying 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... MORE » -
October 29 2022Arooj Aftab is a Brooklyn-based Pakistani composer, vocalist, and producer who's "reimagining traditional South Asian music for today" (Pitchfork). Her distinctive musical dialect draws on jazz, minimalism, Hindustani classical music, and neo-Sufi sounds. In 2022, she became the first Pakistani... 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 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 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 Derek... MORE » -
November 11 2022, November 12 2022Co-directed by Jessie Jeanne Stinnett and Itzik Galili, Boston Dance Theater (BDT) showcases the talents of Boston-based dancers and presents works by acclaimed choreographers. BDT performs the first full program of the Carol Kaye Project, a collection of fun, short dance works that celebrate... 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 is one of the most creative guitarists of the new flamenco generation, garnering Latin Grammy... 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 Arooj Aftab and Milton Nascimento One Final Music Session - Farewell Tour. Buy... 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 »
