World Music: Past

Riyaaz Qawwali performs the ecstatic improvisational Sufi vocal tradition.

Niyaz seamlessly blends Sufi poetry and folk songs from its native Iran and surrounding countries.

Voices of the Ancestors: Mbira Music of Zimbabwe

Five new pieces by Huang Ruo performed by The Momenta Quartet and Ensemble FIRE and solo works performed by Huang Ruo.

Haitian Roots & Grooves

Indian Music for Slide Guitar (Mohan Veena) & Tabla

Boston-based, Moroccan-dosed dub-jazz collective Club d'Elf celebrate the release of Live At Club Helsinki.

The world premiere of “Creation Of The Tone World” By William Parker and performed by the Little Huey Music Orchestra.

The bassist, improviser, composer, and activist presents ensemble work for vocals with 21 musicians, 3 waterphones, didjeridu, and dance.

Steve Swell's extending the bounds of the trombone, making a reputation for himself of being an asset to any part of the improvising communities.