WORLD MUSIC INSTITUTE announces its 2013-14 season. The 29th season from this storied organization, a pioneer of the world music and dance scene. WMI brings global cultures to life for the modern audience through dynamic, interactive series and festivals
Three musical visionaries from across the globe
bring their singular voices to New York City Christine Salem (10/4): Fiery trance-inducing singer from Réunion Island Jorge Drexler (10/8):Latin America's beloved singer/songwriter Angelique Kidjo (2/15): Album release tour of Africa's premier music diva
WMI's long-running series presents the most
cherished guardians of Indian classical music Anoushka Shankar (11/16): The sitar star pays tribute to her late father Ustad Imrat Khan (2/8): A 78-year-old living legend of the sitar Zakir Hussain (3/29): Legendary tabla virtuoso at MSG Theater
Celebrates the Gypsy roots of flamenco with electrifying performers Diego El Cigala (2/20): Superstar singer returns to Town Hall with new CD Farruquito (6/21-22): the venerated Flamenco puro dancer makes long-awaited return to NYC at Skirball Center
