Global Stage 2026 Passport Concert Series
Your Passport to our Global Stage in 2026
Get your tickets to an unforgettable journey through the world’s most captivating musical traditions. This vibrant concert series features master artists from Zimbabwe, the United States, Turkmenistan, Bulgaria, Indonesia, and Armenia, bringing them to San Diego for an extraordinary celebration of global sound. From the ancient shimmer of the mbira to the soulful strains of the Appalachian fiddle and the mesmerizing dancing shadows of Javanese wayang kulit, each performance reveals a living art form that connects us across borders and generations.
Hosted at the La Jolla Community Center and Mingei International Museum, this series promises immersive experiences of rhythm, story, and tradition. Seating is limited, and these performances are expected to sell out quickly. Secure your tickets now and be part of a world tour in sound—government-issued passport required.
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Mbira Bhururu: Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe
La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, United StatesExperience the ancient sounds of Zimbabwe as Dan Kusaya and Mbira Bhururu play the traditional melodies of the mbira.
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The Clinton Davis String Band: American String Traditions
La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, United StatesThe Clinton Davis String Band performs old-time music, bluegrass, and ragtime, reflecting the rich complexity of our Appalachian heritage.
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Oghlan Bakshi: The Bardic Traditions of Turkmenistan
La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, United StatesMohammad Geldi Geldi Nejad, known as Oghlan Bakhshi (“prodigious child bard”), renders centuries-old Turkmen traditions of dutar playing and bardic singing.
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Ivan and Tzvetanka Varimezov: Music from the Villages of Bulgaria
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United StatesImmerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of Bulgarian folk music with a performance of song and bagpiping by Ivan and Tzvetanka Varimezov.
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Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java featuring Woro Mustiko Siwi
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United StatesExperience an intimate evening of Javanese wayang kulit shadow puppet art, featuring Woro Mustiko Siwi and a live gamelan ensemble.
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Lernazang Ensemble: Revitalizing Armenian Heritage Through Music and Dance
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United StatesExperience an unforgettable evening of Armenian folk music and dance featuring the Los Angeles-based Lernazan Ensemble.