Robert Browning Associates: Past

Vasilis Kostas: Contemporary & Traditional Music of Epirus, Greece – World Premiere of Léna (RBA)

Saturday, April 18, 2026. 8:00 pm
Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned laouto (long-necked fretted lute) player from northwestern Greece premieres new work.

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.

Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers: Sufi Songs of Pakistan (RBA)

Friday, April 10, 2026. 8:00 pm
Pakistan’s acclaimed ensemble perform a riveting interpretation of qawwali, the ecstatic improvisational Sufi vocal tradition.

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.

Flamenco Festival: Ángeles Toledano (RBA)

Saturday, March 7, 2026. 8:00 pm
A powerful voice in flamenco presents an emotional journey through strength, vulnerability, and resilience.

Oghlan Bakhshi: Journey Across the Steppes of Central Asia & Iran (RBA)

Saturday, November 1, 2025. 8:00 pm
A rare performance of Turkmen folk music performed by virtuoso dutar and gyjak players.

Le Vent du Nord: Music of Quebec (RBA)

Saturday, October 25, 2025. 8:00 pm
Driving force in the Quebec progressive folk movement performs on vocals, fiddle, accordion, hurdy-gurdy, bouzouki, guitar, and keyboards.

Kiran Ahluwalia Diwali Celebration (RBA)

Friday, October 24, 2025. 8:00 pm
A presentation of songs rejecting injustice, graced with others embracing joy, by a contemporary voice of Indian and Pakistani music traditions.

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.

Simon Shaheen Ensemble: Music of the Arab World (RBA)

Saturday, April 26, 2025. 8:00 pm
A performance by the Palestinian-American composer/performer—one of the world’s most influential oud players.