Music: Global
Hear great music from all corners of the globe in our Global Music section. From pulsating Latin rhythms and Afrobeat, to the sounds of India and Asia. Also featured are rousing Celtic tunes from Ireland, and folk music from Eastern Europe and beyond.
Performances
Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo
Wolf TrapSun. Sep 8
Drum TAO 2020
StrathmoreFri. Feb 7, 2020
Josanne Francis & Chao Tian
The Mansion at StrathmoreThu. Oct 24
Christylez Bacon & Nistha Raj
The Mansion at StrathmoreThu. Mar 19, 2020
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro with Shaggy
Wolf TrapSun. Sep 1
The Four Italian Tenors
Center for the Arts at George Mason UniversitySat. Oct 5
Taj Express
Center for the Arts at George Mason UniversitySat. Nov 9
Ladama
Center for the Arts at George Mason UniversityFri. Oct 4
Sergio Mendes && Bebel Gilberto
StrathmoreWed. Oct 16
Hot Peas 'N Butter
Center for the Arts at George Mason UniversitySun. Mar 1, 2020
I Draw Slow
Hylton Performing Arts CenterSat. Apr 4, 2020
Milos
Hylton Performing Arts CenterSun. Mar 8, 2020
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Hylton Performing Arts CenterSun. Feb 23, 2020
Taj Express
Hylton Performing Arts CenterFri. Nov 15
The Siberian State Symphony Orchestra
Hylton Performing Arts CenterFri. Jan 31, 2020
Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano
Hylton Performing Arts CenterSun. Mar 22, 2020
Les Filles de Illighadad
Library of CongressThu. Sep 19
Mames Babegenush
AMP by StrathmoreWed. Aug 28
Skerryvore
AMP by StrathmoreFri. Sep 27
Nella
AMP by StrathmoreSun. Nov 3
Arturo O’Farrill
AMP by StrathmoreThu. Nov 7
Farruko with Lary Over
Wolf TrapFri. Aug 23
Arooj Aftab
The Mansion at StrathmoreThu. Oct 3
Pardon My French!
The Mansion at StrathmoreThu. Nov 21
Paul Galbraith, guitar & Antonio Meneses, cello
The Mansion at StrathmoreThu. Jan 23, 2020
Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
The Mansion at StrathmoreThu. Apr 9, 2020
Danú: An Emerald Isle Christmas
Dumbarton ConcertsSat. Dec 7
A Celtic Christmas
Dumbarton ConcertsDec. 8 & 15
Helicon: Winter Solstice
Dumbarton ConcertsSat. Dec 14
Love Sick
Theater JSep. 4 – 29
M.A.K.U SoundSystem
Millennium Stage at the Kennedy CenterFri. Aug 30
WORLD STAGES—The Manganiyar Seduction
The Kennedy CenterNov. 1 – 2
WORLD STAGES—The Clemency of Titus (with Havana Lyceum Orchestra)
The Kennedy CenterFeb. 13 – 15, 2020
Gregory Maqoma's Vuyani Dance Theatre: Cion: Requiem of Ravel's Boléro
The Kennedy CenterJan. 24 & 25, 2020
NSO Music for Young Audiences: 1-2-3 Andrés
The Kennedy CenterMar. 7 – 8, 2020
Renée Fleming VOICES: Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi
The Kennedy CenterThu. Sep 26
Washington Performing Arts: Pink Martini
The Kennedy CenterSun. Oct 13
Washington Performing Arts: Amjad Ali Khan
Sixth & ISat. Nov 16
Washington Performing Arts: Kinan Azmeh CityBand
Sixth & ISat. Feb 8, 2020
Washington Performing Arts: Zakir Hussain Trio
GW Lisner AuditoriumFri. Apr 24, 2020
Outside the Bachs
AMP by StrathmoreSun. Dec 15
Danú
McLean Community CenterSun. Mar 15, 2020
Chineke! Orchestra with Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
The Kennedy CenterTue. Apr 21, 2020
Cyrus Chestnut
The Kennedy CenterFri. Apr 10, 2020
Unit Souzou
Dance PlaceMay. 9 & 10, 2020
Embassy of South Africa: 25th Anniversary Celebration
Embassy of South AfricaThu. Oct 10
The Sarajevo Haggadah: Music of the Book
CenterStage at RCCWed. Oct 30
Iberi Choir
CenterStage at RCCWed. Oct 23
The Klezmatics present Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah
CenterStage at RCCSun. Dec 1
Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares
AMP by StrathmoreSun. Mar 8, 2020
Lúnasa with MALINDA
CenterStage at RCCSun. Mar 29, 2020
Lúnasa with MALINDA
CenterStage at RCCSun. Mar 29, 2020
Día de los Muertos
Robert and Arlene Kogod CourtyardSat. Nov 2
Brunch and Party with Step Afrika!
City WinerySat. Aug 24
Dance with Step Afrika! at Yards Park!
The Yards ParkSun. Aug 25
We Have Iré
GALA Hispanic TheatreDec. 6 & 7
Kim So Ra's Janggu Project
Studio TheatreFri. Sep 20
2019 Art All Night at the KCC
Korean Cultural Center DCSat. Sep 14
Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas
The Barns at Wolf TrapSat. Dec 7
Flamenco Legends
The Barns at Wolf TrapSat. Oct 12
International Guitar Night
The Barns at Wolf TrapJan. 29 & 30, 2020
Masters of Hawaiian Music
The Barns at Wolf TrapJan. 24 & 25, 2020
Silk Road Ensemble
The Barns at Wolf TrapNov. 15 & 16
Keali'i Reichel
REACH Plaza StageTue. Sep 10
Toko Telo
Millennium Stage at the Kennedy CenterWed. Sep 25
La Mojarra Electrica
Millennium Stage at the Kennedy CenterThu. Sep 26
Dal’Ouna Ensemble & The Atlantic Reed Consort
Millennium Stage at the Kennedy CenterSat. Sep 28
Lucibela
Millennium Stage at the Kennedy CenterSun. Sep 29
Sintesis
Millennium Stage at the Kennedy CenterMon. Sep 30
Atlas Presents Dance: Cafe Flamenco
Atlas Performing Arts CenterOct. 5 & 6
