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January 2019
An Evening of Middle Eastern Classical Music
Join us for an evening of Middle Eastern classical music with violinist and singer Luay Yousif, drummer Omar Alchi, and guitarist Jack Tamas. Luay will present traditional songs and instrumentals of the Middle East as well as his own original compositions.
Find out more »Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble: Music and Dance of the Southern Philippines
Join Bonita Sunnyside County Library for a free, family friendly, music performance of Pakaraguian (PAW-KAH_RAW_GIYON) Kulintang (Cool Lynn Tong) Ensemble. Using indigenous forms of instrumentation (gongs, kettles, and drums) the ensemble will fill the community room with rhythmic celebratory music and dances from the Muslim Societies of the Southern Philippines. Following the performance, the Ensemble will offer interactive hands-on opportunities to play the instruments and learn basic dance movements.
Find out more »December 2018
Throat Singing from the Altai Mountains of Southern Siberia
The Center for World Music is happy to present Altai Kai. The members of Altai Kai are throat singing virtuosos, skilled in the different styles and variations of kai (the Altai word for throat singing) and folk instruments.
Find out more »November 2018
Balinese Gamelan at the Museum of Photographic Arts
This exciting, free performance will be offered by students from the Museum School, which is located nearby in Bankers Hill, where students grades K–8 study this fascinating musical art form every week throughout the school year.
Find out more »An Evening of Koto Music with Kozue Matsumoto
Join the Center for World Music for an evening of koto (Japanese zither) music with Kozue Matsumoto. Matsumoto will guide the audience through a performance of traditional and contemporary koto music.
Find out more »October 2018
Odissi Dance School Fall Recital
You are warmly invited to join us for the Center for World Music Odissi Dance School's quarterly recital. The program will be directed by Sri Rajesh Kumar Palai, visiting teacher from the Orissa Dance Academy, Bhubaneswar, India.
Find out more »September 2018
Music From Zimbabwe: A Fall Celebration
The Center for World Music presents an intimate house concert of mbira music from Zimbabwe.
Find out more »Rajeev Taranath: Hindustani Ragas
An evening of North Indian classical music with internationally acclaimed artist Rajeev Taranath, sarod, accompanied by Abhiman Kaushal, tabla. A brilliant performer and award-winning composer, Taranath is today one of the world’s leading exponents of the sarod.
Find out more »September 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.
Find out more »2018–19 Passport to Worlds of Music Series
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.
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