International: Past
Roulette’s Series of International Artists presents traditional and contemporary music, dance and art from World Music virtuosi and artists of varied cultural backgrounds.
Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita featuring Gustavo Ovalles – SUBA Revisited: Cuban/African Connections [RBA]
Thursday, May 4, 2023. 8:00 pm
Cuban piano virtuoso Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita return to NYC revisiting their acclaimed SUBA album.
Sahba Motallebi: Persian Music [RBA]
Saturday, April 15, 2023. 8:00 pm
The ““Queen of the Tar” performs a repertoire of traditional Persian music and original pieces.
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba: Blues from Mali [RBA]
Friday, April 14, 2023. 8:00 pm
Mali’s master of the ngoni, along with his powerful ensemble, continues the celebration of his latest critically acclaimed album, Miri.
gamin & ensemble: Korean Music & Beyond [RBA]
Friday, March 31, 2023. 8:00 pm
A program of traditional Korean music (rooted in shamanic rituals and agrarian life) and contemporary music influenced by Korean culture.
Rafael Riqueni: Flamenco Guitar Master [RBA]
Saturday, March 18, 2023. 8:00 pm
The US debut of one of the greatest masters of flamenco guitar, whose recordings make up one of the most praised discographies in flamenco.
Nibal Malshi: Women in the Golden Age of Arab Music [RBA]
Saturday, March 11, 2023. 8:00 pm
A captivating program of Middle Eastern songs featuring the return visit of the exquisite Palestinian singer.
Layth Sidiq Ensemble: Maqam Mosaics (RBA)
Saturday, November 12, 2022. 8:00 pm
The violinist/composer/educator brings together an ensemble of musicians to highlight the beauty and diversity of the Arabic maqam (mode).
NuAeen with Mojgan Shajarian, Pejman Hadadi & Sourena Sefati: Persian Classical Music (RBA)
Saturday, October 29, 2022. 8:00 pm
Three brilliant musicians in the world of Persian music come together for a night of entrancing music.
Guillermina Quiroga Company with the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet: Argentine Tango (RBA)
Thursday, October 27, 2022. 8:00 pm
The passion and beauty of the tango repertoire brought to life.
Homayoun Sakhi & Josh Feinberg: Afghanistan to India – A Sitar-Rubab Duet (RBA)
Saturday, September 24, 2022. 8:00 pm
Contemporary takes on the traditional music of South Asia, Pashto and North Indian folk songs, and original compositions.