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November 10 2026Named one of the 50 most transcendent guitar superheroes of all time by Guitar Player magazine and hailed as “the... MORE » -
November 11 2026Maryna Krut is a Ukrainian singer-songwriter and virtuosic master of the bandura—the iconic 64-string instrument... MORE » -
November 13 2026 - November 14 2026Boston-based dance organization Jean Appolon Expressions performs the world premiere of Pouvwa (Power)—an... MORE » -
November 13 2026Serbian-born singer and composer Tamara Jokić moves fluidly between Balkan, Mediterranean, and contemporary jazz... MORE » -
November 19 2026Across his 54-year career, 3-time Grammy winner John Scofield has never stopped pushing jazz forward, often... MORE » -
November 20 2026Boston-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nicolás Emden creates a distinctive South Americana indie... MORE » -
November 20 2026New York-based, Canadian-born singer, trumpeter, and songwriter Bria Skonberg has been hailed by The Wall Street... MORE » -
November 21 2026 - November 22 2026BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, unites artistic innovation with technical excellence... MORE » -
November 22 2026Gifted composer and guitarist Pipo Romero, from Cádiz, Spain, pioneered a distinctive instrumental voice, dubbed “... MORE » -
December 03 2026Brothers Zohar and Adam Cabo are two of the most exciting young voices in jazz today, blending progressive sounds... MORE » -
December 05 2026French-born jazz chanteuse Laura Anglade brings fresh perspective and emotional nuance to a repertoire inspired by... MORE » -
December 05 2026Cellist and composer Zoë Keating has spent the last 20 years exploring the landscape of sounds a string instrument... MORE » -
December 06 2026Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band and ZACHOR Dance Projects—two artists shaping Boston’s contemporary Jewish arts... MORE » -
December 06 2026Maria Mazzotta performed the pizzica music of Southern Italy on major stages and festivals worldwide for 15 years... MORE » -
December 09 2026MANAS brings guitarist Tashi Dorji, drummer Thom Nguyen, and multi-instrumentalist Che Chen together for a... MORE » -
December 10 2026The highly skilled players and writers of Magic Tuber Stringband weave regional folk traditions from the fabric of... MORE » -
December 10 2026GRAMMY®‑nominated pianist Monty Alexander marks 65 years since leaving Jamaica with his vibrant blend of bebop,... MORE » -
December 11 2026The Pine Tree Flyers cast a fresh light on New England’s traditional music, celebrating its place within the... MORE » -
December 11 2026 - December 12 2026Subject:Matter is a Boston-based dance company and jazz septet creating tap dance concerts, recording projects,... MORE » -
December 13 2026Premier jazz and R&B singer-pianist Kandace Springs’ natural gifts for lyricism and soulfulness have propelled... MORE » -
December 18 2026Thomas Lauderdale’s globe-trotting “little orchestra,” Pink Martini, brings an all-new holiday show that brings... MORE » -
January 09 2027Founded in Boston and now calling upstate New York home, Honeysuckle is the acclaimed folk and indie-roots duo of... MORE » -
January 10 2027Composer Evan Ziporyn unveiled a stunning reimagining of David Bowie’s final album, Blackstar, as a cello concerto... MORE » -
January 14 2027Gretchen Parlato is widely regarded as one of the most inventive and mesmerizing jazz vocalists of her generation... MORE » -
January 15 2027Master musicians Balla Kouyaté of Mali and Matchume Zango of Mozambique unite in BALA-BILA, bringing West and East... MORE » -
January 15 2027Celebrating 50 years since its founding, the Grammy-winning Dirty Dozen Brass Band has infused the unmistakable... MORE » -
January 16 2027Amythyst Kiah is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Americana, blending old-time traditions with... MORE » -
January 17 2027 - January 17 2027Fluent in the language of jazz, but never bound by it, saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman channels the echo of... MORE » -
January 24 2027Hailing from Tuva, a republic in the heart of Central Asia, Alash are internationally acclaimed masters of Tuvan... MORE » -
January 26 2027Estonian duo Puluup featuring Marko Veisson and Ramo Teder transform the ancient talharpa (a bowed lyre) into... MORE » -
January 29 2027Drones, beats, and towering black lamb's-wool hats all serve as a striking backdrop to the Ukrainian folk-rock... MORE » -
January 29 2027 - January 31 2027Cirque Kalabanté presents Afrique en Cirque, a vibrant homage to the Guinean diaspora, created by founder and... MORE » -
February 05 2027The one-of-a-kind contemporary beat lyricism and vocal ingenuity of two-time Grammy-winner Kurt Elling meets the... MORE » -
February 06 2027 - February 07 2027Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, The Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old... MORE » -
February 06 2027Founders of the Grammy-nominated Innov Gnawa unite with leading figures from NYC's jazz and contemporary music... MORE » -
February 12 2027 - February 13 2027Renowned for their extraordinary athleticism and artistry, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan return with their... MORE » -
February 17 2027CelloGayageum is not just a duo—it’s a musical journey across continents, cultures, and centuries. Austrian... MORE » -
February 20 2027The Juanito Pascual Trio’s Flamenco Celebration of Jimi Hendrix reimagines Jimi Hendrix’s iconic guitar repertoire... MORE » -
February 27 2027 - February 28 2027For over five decades, PHILADANCO! has stood an anchor of American modern dance excellence, known for producing... MORE » -
March 02 2027Celebrating its 27th anniversary, International Guitar Night, North America’s longest-running touring guitar... MORE » -
March 04 2027Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Marquis Hill has become an internationally acclaimed artist known for... MORE » -
March 05 2027Self-described “Sonic Scientist” Isaiah Collier challenges conventional definitions of modern music through... MORE » -
March 06 2027In a rare and remarkable collaboration, Grammy-nominated sarodist Alam Khan—son of the legendary Ali Akbar Khan—... MORE » -
March 07 2027ScreenDance RoadShow: Playing Favorites is a showcase of international dance films, pulled from nine exciting... MORE » -
March 12 2027FlamenKora brings together improvisational trumpet, flamenco guitar, and the traditional kora and vocals of... MORE » -
March 12 2027 - March 13 2027RUBBERBAND's new creation, Reckless Underdog, promises a lyrical and figurative dissection of movement, boldly... MORE » -
March 14 2027 - March 14 2027Honored as “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World” by Nelson Mandela, legendary a cappella group... MORE » -
March 19 2027With a voice rich in warmth and emotion, Lucibela carries forward Cabo Verde’s timeless musical traditions of... MORE » -
March 20 2027Distinguished vocalist, activist, and composer Sona Jobarteh is a living archive of the Gambian people. With an... MORE » -
March 25 2027In Mayrig ("mother" in Armenian), cellist Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher draw on Armenian musical traditions,... MORE » -
March 27 2027Keyon Harrold is a GRAMMY® nominated trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and producer whose music defies definition. A... MORE » -
March 27 2027“The best party band in years” (NPR), Red Baraat is the pioneering Brooklyn-based ensemble led by dhol player... MORE » -
April 02 2027Baklava Express is a NYC based cross-cultural fusion project, led by award winning composer and oud player, Josh... MORE » -
April 03 2027 - April 04 2027A powerful performative archive, ZAZ honors the resilience of Hurricane Katrina survivors by embodying their... MORE » -
April 04 2027Widely regarded as one of the most prodigious jazz guitarists of his generation, Julian Lage returns with music... MORE » -
April 13 2027One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path,... MORE » -
April 15 2027A premier soloist, composer, and bandleader, Grammy-nominated saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading... MORE » -
April 17 2027Boston Dance Theater (BDT) pushes the boundaries of contemporary dance through physically daring movement,... MORE » -
April 17 2027Characterized by uncommon rhythmic dexterity, inventive slide guitar work, and a uniquely grooving, percussive... MORE » -
April 20 2027Sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar honors his profound artistic bond with the late Zakir Hussain in The Space Between... MORE » -
April 24 2027Bursting with a magnetic stage presence and bright vocals, Elida Almeida is considered one of the leading figures... MORE » -
April 24 2027 - April 25 2027MOMIX Botanica is a lush, surreal journey through nature’s ever-changing imagery, following the rhythms of the... MORE » -
April 25 2027Global phenomenon Trio Mandili began as three friends singing together in the Georgian countryside. Today, the... MORE » -
May 02 2027Since its inception in 2009, the inspiring Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of South Africa’s most treasured... MORE » -
May 13 2027 - May 15 2027Step Afrika! celebrates more than 30 years of critically acclaimed percussive performance with Evolution. As the... MORE » -
May 14 2027Zafarán invites audiences on an exhilarating journey through the sounds and stories of the Mediterranean. Carmen... MORE » -
May 22 2027Two-time Grammy-nominated Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya is internationally celebrated as the unrivaled master of... MORE » -
June 24 2027Grammy-winning pianist and bandleader Sullivan Fortner leads a remarkable trio featuring Tyrone Allen and Kayvon... MORE »
