CWM News

Welcome to the CWM News page. Here you will find news and articles related to the Center for World Music and its programs. You’re welcome to follow this page, and other CWM and World Music news, via Facebook or Instagram.

Hema Ramaswamy

September 26, 2026

How Hema Ramaswamy Found Healing Through Traditional Indian Dance

In a report that may be of special interest to parents of children…

September 17, 2026

Active Participation in Music Education Improves Academic Performance

March 27, 2026

The Bulgarian Gaida: Bagpipes “of or from goats”

March 13, 2026

Ilana Queiroz: Brazilian Capoeira Dance and Music

February 24, 2026

Alex Guillen: World Music Guitarist and Educator

August 27, 2025

Brandon Wallace: Artistry Spanning America, the Middle East, and the Balkans

August 27, 2025

Angelica Cardona: Celebrating Afro-Latin Music & Dance

July 7, 2025

From Zimbabwe to Indonesia: Max Berry’s Musical Journey

May 24, 2025

Edie Heali‘i: Dancer, Educator, and Tradition Bearer for Polynesian Culture

March 14, 2025

Mia Aust, Early Schools Program Student, Returns as Teaching Artist

March 3, 2025

Dramane Koné: Griot and Master Drummer

January 16, 2025

Remembering Danlee Mitchell

January 1, 2025

The Ukrainian Bandura

December 9, 2024

Joko Sutrisno: 35 Years of Sharing Javanese Music

November 8, 2024

Quin Herron: Bringing People Together with Irish Music

September 30, 2024

Yale Strom: Bringing Klezmer Music to San Diego Schools

July 20, 2024

Ali Paris: Master of the Middle Eastern Qanun

May 23, 2024

James Stanley: Teaching Hawaiian Ukulele, Movement, and Culture

January 22, 2024

Silvio Diaz: Empowering Students through Latin Rhythms

December 18, 2023

Kaylie Kirby: Continuing a Legacy of Indonesian Arts

Irish Music at The Ould Sod

November 29, 2023

San Diego’s Irish Music Sessions at The Ould Sod

October 3, 2023

Meghan Hynson: Sharing the Music and Culture of Indonesia

September 2, 2023

Sophie Bell: Bringing Joy to San Diego Music Classrooms

August 29, 2023

The Persian Tar

August 16, 2023

Luisa Corredor and Ignacio Arango: Sharing Cuban Music in Partnership

June 16, 2023

Rogelle Zamora Celebrates Philippine Musical Heritage

Kourosh Taghavi plays classical Persian music on the setar

June 15, 2023

Kourosh Taghavi: Excellence in Persian Classical Music

Graphic Image of Music on the Move

May 8, 2023

Music on The Move

April 30, 2023

KUSI TV Visits CWM Schools Program Classroom

CWM Teaching Artist

April 22, 2023

San Diego 4th Graders Take Musical Journey

February 18, 2023

Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Drumming: Teaching Artist Monette Marino

February 16, 2023

Andrew Acquista’s Lifelong Rhythmic Journey

November 8, 2022

Teaching Artist Matthew Clough-Hunter

October 6, 2022

Idrissa Bangoura: Drumming, Song, and Movement from Guinea

June 14, 2022

Kaylie Kirby: A Full Circle Experience

March 16, 2022

Kristina Cunningham: Teaching Ballet Folklorico in San Diego Schools

February 8, 2022

Juan Carlos Blanco: Afro-Cuban Music and Dance

January 27, 2022

Laurel Grinnell-Wilson: Bringing Javanese Gamelan to San Diego Students

Mariachi playing for seniors

October 7, 2021

Access to World Music for Seniors, Fall 2021

Brain and Instruments

August 31, 2021

Eight Ways That Music Can Support Young People’s Wellbeing and Learning: In ‘Catch Up‘ and Beyond