World Music

Non-Western classical music

Jeff Kaliss - September 24, 2018

The great tabla drummer connects musical traditions in his Cal Performances concert.

Lily O'Brien - September 14, 2018

The didgeridoo virtuoso blazes new musical paths with diverse collaborators from around the globe.

Lou Fancher - September 11, 2018

The Path of Light is a fresh collaboration between Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri and Houman Pourmehdi with the Lian Ensemble.

Andrew Gilbert - August 21, 2018

The polymath percussionist and his pancultural octet offer a master class on intuitive music-making.

Jeff Kaliss - July 30, 2018

Fela Kuti’s son extends his father’s legacy, while creating his own.

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Lily O'Brien - June 26, 2018

The sitar virtuoso returns to the Bay Area in July. She shares stories of her fabled upbringing, finding her own path, and her efforts to support refugees.

Lou Fancher - June 11, 2018

The 36th San Francisco Jazz Festival offers a diverse range of musical acts from all walks of jazz life.

Lou Fancher - February 28, 2017

Michael Morgan’s unusual program was inspired by Native American music.

Jeff Kaliss - January 8, 2017

Meet the local exponents of the Brazilian genre that captivated Heitor Villa-Lobos, among others.