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September 2018
2018–19 Concert Season
The Center for World Music is planning an exciting 2018–19 concert season. Be the first to find out the details of our next series of concerts and events by signing up for our electronic newsletter.
Find out more »July 2018
5th Annual Mariachi Women’s Festival
The Mariachi Women's Festival aims to recognize and empower mariachi women throughout the world. Don't miss out on the July 21 Festival!
Find out more »June 2018
June Southern California Mbira Player Get-Together
Advanced mbira players from around Southern California gather to celebrate and play this extraordinary instrument. Admission is free, but space is limited. Bring your instrument(s). Please RSVP to Lewis Peterman to reserve your space and get directions to the venue.
Find out more »Songs and Stories: Transformation through Rhythm & Word
This event highlights performers from within San Diego’s refugee communities. Join poet/performer Ari Honarvar and the Iraqi Refugee Drum Circle for lively performances, real conversations, and a participatory experience in the culture and journeys of a seldom heard segment of San Diego's vibrant and diverse population.
Find out more »Odissi Dance School Spring Recital
You are warmly invited to join the Center for World Music's Odissi Dance School for its spring recital. The program will be directed by Sri Rajesh Kumar Palai, visiting teacher from the Orissa Dance Academy, Bhubaneswar, India. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and skill through performance of various items.
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Find out more »Songs and Stories: Musicians of the Middle East
The Songs and Stories: Musicians of the Middle East aims to highlight musicians from within San Diego’s refugee communities. Join Dlan Dary and Music House in lively performances and real conversations about the cultures and journeys of a seldom heard segment of San Diego's diverse & vibrant population.
Find out more »Songs and Stories: Voices of Hope from Africa
This event highlights musicians and artists from within San Diego’s refugee communities. Lively performances and real conversations with Marida Boazi, the Revelation Gospel Band, and Emmanuel Adamson immerse audiences in the cultures and journeys of a seldom heard segment of San Diego's vibrant and diverse population.
Find out more »Songs & Stories: Refugee Artists in San Diego
Songs and Stories: Refugee Artists in San Diego performing artists will include Matrida Umoja Band (Congo), Revelation Gospel Band (East and Central Africa), Emanuel Adamson (Congo), Shifaa: Iraqi Refugee Women’s Drum Circle (Iraq), Ari Honarvar (Iran) and Dlan Dary (Syria), and the Music House (Middle East).
Find out more »May 2018
Traditional Zulu Song, Dance & Stories
Nomsa Burkhardt is an extraordinary South African musician and dancer. She and her fellow musicians will be presenting traditional Zulu drumming, songs, and dance, intertwined with stories of the rich Zulu heritage and culture.
Find out more »April 2018
Classical and Folk Music of Iran
Dornob is a collective of musicians – now spanning two generations – who've been playing Iranian music in San Diego since 1984. The Dornob Trio will give you a delicious sampling of the classical and folk music of Iran and the Iranian diaspora.
Find out more »March 2018
Singing the Ancient Memories of Finland
Merja Soria, a native of Finland, performs the touching music of her Finnish heritage. She combines kantele (Finnish folk zither) and the ethereal sounds of the voice to sing the haunting songs of Suomi (Finland).
Find out more »Raga, Roots & Re-imaginings
An evening of reimagined music featuring Hindustani harpist, singer, and bansuri flutist Sheela Bringi, with longtime collaborator Clinton Patterson, tabla artist Miles Shrewsbery, and bassist Brent Kuecker
Find out more »February 2018
From Ireland to San Diego
A noted singer, dancer, and bodhrán (Irish drum) player, Máirtín de Cógáin has gathered a group of the finest Irish-American musicians around him. Together, this group brings the story of de Cógáin's native Cork to an appreciative international following.
Find out more »Passport to Worlds of Music Spring Series 2018
The Center for World Music presents an informal concert series of classical and folk music traditions that will introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of the music of select regions from around the world.
Find out more »October 2017
Magical Mystery Tour of the World’s Music
As a sincere thank you to those who faithfully support the CWM's programs, our new president, Tim Rice, will host several instances of a special donor appreciation program for Center for World Music invited guests in October and November of 2017. Each session will feature an informal, illustrated talk titled the “Magical Mystery Tour of the World’s Music."
Find out more »Odissi Dance School October Student Recital
Join us for the Monthly Dance Recital of the Center for World Music's Odissi Dance School. Each month the school hosts a performance in which students present dance compositions that they have mastered under the instruction of our master teacher from India, Sri Rudraprasad Swain of the Orissa Dance Academy.
Find out more »October Southern California Mbira Player Get-Together
Advanced mbira players from around Southern California gather to celebrate and play this extraordinary instrument. Admission is free, but space is limited. Bring your instrument(s). Please RSVP to Lewis Peterman to reserve your space and get directions to the venue. Download the flyer here.
Find out more »September 2017
Harmony & Motion International Music and Dance Festival
Harmony & Motion will celebrate the exquisite diversity of music and dance in San Diego. Show your support for cultural diversity by attending this year's festival! Blending professional and highly-skilled amateur live music with talented dancers, the festival offers a world tour of exciting music and dance.
Find out more »September Traditional Irish Music House Session
Come and join us at a private home in La Mesa for a participatory session of traditional Irish music. This gathering will take place in lieu of the Tijuana session.
Find out more »Odissi Dance Workshop
Join us for an Odissi dance workshop featuring master teacher, Rudraprasad Swain. Odissi is an exquisite classical dance form with ancient roots in northeast India. Rudraprasad, who comes to us from the Orissa Dance Academy, is currently resident instructor at the Center for World Music's Odissi Dance School.
Find out more »Traditional Music of Africa
Join us for a free lecture and short concert featuring the music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Lewis Peterman, our guide, was director of musicology and ethnomusicology in the School of Music and Dance at San Diego State University. He performs and writes about traditional Shona mbira (thumb piano) music.
Find out more »August 2017
Odissi Dance School August Student Recital
Join us for the Monthly Dance Recital of the Center for World Music's Odissi Dance School. This month's performance features dancers Sneha Panda, Mira Sur, and Meghana Bharadwaj.
Find out more »June 2017
North Indian Classical Sitar & Tabla Concert with Deobrat Mishra
Deobrat Mishra is an award-winning 11th generation Sitar player and founder-director of the Benares Academy of Indian Classical Music. He is touring with Prashant Mishra on tabla.
Find out more »June Traditional Irish Music Session
Come and join us at the pub for an evening of traditional Irish dance music! The session will be hosted by musicians Michael Eskin and George Rubsamen, and we expect some fine musicians to drop in and participate.
Find out more »Celebrating World Music Day with Choro Sotaque
This is the third and final concert of The Outdoor Summer World Music Series, presenting music from world destinations in relaxed outdoor settings. Join us to celebrate World Music Day with Choro Sotaque's vintage Brazilian jazz.
Find out more »Outdoor Summer Music Series: Music of Japan
Enjoy the calming melodic performance of Japanese traditional music with koto player Kyoko Takeda and shakuhachi player Jonathan Crick.
Find out more »Outdoor Summer Music Series: Caribbean Inspiration
Join the Center for World Music for a free and relaxed performance of music and stories from around the Caribbean. Let the ocean wind cool your skin while sounds inspired by the Cayman Islands delight your ears.
Find out more »May 2017
May Southern California Mbira Get-Together
Mbira aficionados gather to celebrate and play this extraordinary instrument. Admission is free, but space is limited. RSVP required.
Find out more »Javanese Gamelan: Music and Dance of Java
The 2017 SDSU-CWM World Music Series presents Javanese Gamelan: Music and Dance of Java, featuring the SDSU Javanese Gamelan. Pak Djoko Walujo, musical director of the ensemble, is an esteemed artist and renowned instructor of Javanese music. The performance will also feature a Javanese classical dance drama.
Find out more »April 2017
Rajeev Taranath and Abhiman Kaushal
An evening of North Indian classical music with internationally acclaimed artists Rajeev Taranath, sarod, and Abhiman Kaushal, tabla. Rajeev Taranath is today one of the leading exponents of the sarod. His performances masterfully combine the depth and rigor of the tradition of Hindustani music with an inspired imagination and emotional sensibility.
Find out more »Zimbeat: Music of Zimbabwe
The 2017 SDSU-CWM World Music Series Zimbeat: Music of Zimbabwe Hypnotic interlocking melodies and spirited African rhythms culminate in the captivating and compelling music that is found in traditional and contemporary Zimbabwe. Admission: $10 college students • $15 seniors (62+), active military, SDSU affiliates • $20 general Free Admission for elementary/middle school/high school students Cosponsored by the SDSU School of Music and Dance and the Center for World Music. Directions: SDSU Parking Map and Instructions.
Find out more »Zimbeat with Nomsa Burkhardt
Zimbeat with Nomsa Burkhardt (In two back-to-back assemblies) The Center for World Music and Lindberg/Schweitzer Elementary School present Zimbeat with Nomsa Burkhardt in two student-interactive assemblies. These hands-on presentations are free and open to the public, and are ideal for families with preschool children. Come and join the students at Lindberg/Schweitzer Elementary School in experiencing spirited African rhythms through song and dance. Lindberg/Schweitzer Elementary School 4133 Mt Albertine Ave., San Diego, CA 92111 Assembly 1: 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM Assembly 2: 10:30 AM…
Find out more »April Southern California Mbira Get-Together
Mbira aficionados gather to celebrate and play this extraordinary instrument. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Lewis Peterman to reserve your space and get directions to venue.
Find out more »Odissi Dance School April Student Recital
Join us for the Monthly Dance Recital of the Center for World Music Odissi Dance School. This month's performance features dancers Keertana Sridhar, Samira Sreendripu, and Sumita Dhar. Each month the school hosts a monthly student recital in which a student performs dance compositions that they have mastered under the instruction of our master teacher from India, Sri Rajesh Kumar Palai. The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »The Pacific Trio: Music of China
The 2017 SDSU-CWM World Music Series The Pacific Trio of Chinese Music: Music of China Admission: $10 college students • $15 seniors (62+), active military, SDSU affiliates • $20 general Free Admission for elementary/middle school/high school students Cosponsored by the SDSU School of Music and Dance and the Center for World Music. Directions: SDSU Parking Map and Instructions. See the group on YouTube: The Pacific Trio of Chinese Music.
Find out more »Passport to Worlds of Music: Burma
This will be the final program in the Passport to Worlds of Music 2017 series. This special music and dance concert will introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of Burma, also known as Myanmar.
Find out more »Arpana: Music and Dance of South India
Southern California-based Arpana Dance Company has had the honor of performing in the US, Europe, and India. The Summer of 2013 took Arpana to Germany and Croatia for performances and workshops. In December 2011, the group traveled to Japan performing with Kinnara Taiko in Hiroshima, Kure, and Nara, raising over $20000 for Tsunami relief.
Find out more »Tenth Annual Indian Music and Dance Festival
Mark your calendar for the Tenth Annual Music and Dance Festival, April 2-9, 2017, presented by the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego (IFAASD) and sponsored by the Center for World Music. This festival has established a well-deserved reputation as one of the major events in North America for South Asian performing arts.
Find out more »March 2017
Tinariwen and Dengue Fever
Praised by NPR as "music's true rebels", Grammy Award-winning African (Mali) group Tinariwen provided the world with its otherworldly blues rock sound. Los Angeles based Dengue Fever is known for its unique musical hybrid of Cambodian rock, Afro grooves, surf & garage psychedelia. Enjoy the evening with Tinariwen and Dengue Fever at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Tickets $25. Doors open at 7:00PM, show starts at 8:00PM.
Find out more »Passport to Worlds of Music: India
This will be the second program in the Passport to Worlds of Music 2017 series. In this special music and lecture concert, guest artists Sudakshnia Alagia and Rahul Soparkar will introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of North Indian classical vocal music.
Find out more »Odissi Dance School March Student Recital
Join us for the Monthly Dance Recital of the Center for World Music's Odissi Dance School. This month's performance features dancers Mira Sur, Ananya Thridandam, and Valerie Guitton.
Find out more »Layo Ni Yoko: Afro-Cuban Music and Dance
The 2017 SDSU-CWM World Music Series Layo Ni Yoko: Afro-Cuban Music and Dance Admission: $10 college students • $15 seniors (62+), active military, SDSU affiliates • $20 general Free Admission for elementary/middle school/high school students Cosponsored by the SDSU School of Music and Dance and the Center for World Music. Directions: SDSU Parking Map and Instructions.
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