World Music: Past

Vocalist explores feedback and live processing, followed by New York’s premier Balinese performing arts ensemble.

An enchanting celebration of strings featuring Palestinian oud/violin maestro, and critically acclaimed Iranian kamancheh virtuoso and vocalist.

Two master musicians from Iran create spontaneous improvisations inspired by the intricate modal system of dastgahs.

NY-based Syrian ensemble performs a concert of traditional music by living legend and oud virtuoso Mohamad Qadri Dalal.

Roulette Resident violinist Kaethe Hostetter (K8A) presents Woradj Alle (Impressions of Ethiopia)

Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned laouto (long-necked fretted lute) player from northwestern Greece premieres new work.

An entrancing night of Armenian music by one of the world’s top oud (fretless lute) players accompanied by an ensemble of virtuosos.

A rare form of Vietnamese chamber music convenes with Western contemporary string music to reanimate Ca Trù's disavowed histories.

A memorial concert to celebrate the life and music of accordion virtuoso Guy Klucevsek, who passed away May 22, 2025. FREE w RSVP

Solo, raw electric guitar takes on John Coltrane by Polish guitarist/improviser whose work blends jazz, blues, and global folk traditions.