Robert Browning Associates: Past

Ara Dinkjian & the New York Gypsy All-Stars (RBA)

Friday, April 17, 2026. 8:00 pm
An entrancing night of Armenian music by one of the world’s top oud (fretless lute) players accompanied by an ensemble of virtuosos.

Brian Prunka & Ayman Asfour: Explorations in Arabic Maqam (RBA)

Friday, March 13, 2026. 8:00 pm
Chamber ensemble led by two of New York’s most compelling composers of modern music rooted in the Arabic maqam tradition.

L. Shankar with V. Selvaganesh, Amit Kavthekar, and Swaminathan Selvaganesh: Indian Masters (RBA) — Honoring Zakir Hussain

Saturday, September 27, 2025. 8:00 pm
Master violinist, vocalist, and composer known for his soulful performances of Indian classical music is joined by virtuosos of the genre.

RBA: The Secret Trio: Ismail Lumanovski, Tamer Pınarbaşı & Ara Dinkjian

Thursday, April 28, 2022. 7:30 pm
The Secret Trio is composed of three musicians who came together to create a new type of chamber music.

RBA: Pedrito Martinez: Afro-Cuban Magic

Saturday, April 23, 2022. 8:00 pm
A consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the bata drum, Pedrito Martinez is one of Cuba’s hottest musical exports.

RBA: Mamadou Diabate & Percussion Mania: Percussion of West Africa

Friday, April 8, 2022. 8:00 pm
Award-winning balafon (xylophone) master Mamadou Diabate is joined by his Percussion Mania ensemble.

RBA: L. Shankar with Abhijit Banerjee: Indian Masters

Saturday, April 2, 2022. 8:00 pm
This concert brings together the internationally renowned violinist/singer/composer L. Shankar (aka Shenkar) with Abhijit Banerjee.

RBA: Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita featuring Gustavo Ovalles “SUBA”: Cuban/African Connections

Thursday, March 31, 2022. 8:00 pm
Cuban piano virtuoso Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita celebrate the release of their new album.

[CANCELLED] RBA: Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers: Sufi Chants of Pakistan

Saturday, March 26, 2022. 8:00 pm
Pakistan’s Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers return to Roulette after their mesmerizing performance in the spring of 2019.

RBA: Takht Al-Nagham: Classical Music of Syria

Saturday, March 12, 2022. 8:00 pm
Takht al-Nagham, the performing ensemble of the Syrian Music Preservation Initiative, is committed to playing the classical and folk Syrian […]