World Music Institute

FREE online event Thur, Oct 29 - 6PM EDT! Acclaimed Iranian musician, composer, and educator Ehsan Matoori shares his mastery of the santur (Persian dulcimer), as we explore the instrument's history and migration to cultures around the world. He will be joined by national US hammered dulcimer champion Max ZT (House of Waters). Register for free to get the link: https://bit.ly/WMIPLUSEhsanMatoori... #wmimanyculturesoneworld #WMIPLUSAtHome #persianmusic #santur #dulcimer #houseofwaters #mohsennamjoo #Iran #ehsanmatoori #MaxZT

We are celebrating our 35th Season with a series of throwback #spotfriday playlists featuring artists that we have presented over the years. This collection focuses on 1986-89. Were you at any of the shows during these years? Share your favorites! #wmimanyculturesoneworld #WMIat35

Join us every other Thursday at 6PM EST for free online events with artists, from their homes to yours! WMI PLUS At Home features music and artist conversations led by musicians, journalists, and other thought leaders. To learn about upcoming events and to catch up on past events, visit our website: worldmusicinstitute.org #wmimanyculturesoneworld #WMIPLUSAtHome

Violin maestro Kala Ramnath shares the unique sound of her ‘singing violin’, accompanied by tabla player Abhijit Banerjee, in this special concert available for unlimited on-demand streaming for only $10 from Oct 30 at 7PM to Nov 1 at 11PM EDT. Tickets: https://bit.ly/KalaRamnathConcert #wmimanyculturesoneworld #SingingViolin #Indianclassicalmusic #indianmusic #violin #tablaplayer #KalaRamnath #AbhijitBanerjee

A very special #spotifriday featuring a playlist curated by tabla legend and WMI Honorary Board Member Zakir Hussain, who was our guest at last night's sold-out WMI PLUS At Home event. Zakir shared stories with NYC Radio Live host and Brooklyn Raga Massive member David Ellenbogen, and took questions from the audience. To see a recording of the event, visit our website at www.worldmusicinstitute.org. #wmimanyculturesoneworld #WMIPLUSAtHome #ZakirHussain #nycradiolive #wkcr #Tabla #percussion #brooklynragamassive

Beautiful Friday morning music courtesy of composer Ehsan Matoori and vocalist Mohsen Namjoo from their collaboration "Phantasm". Join us for a free online event with Ehsan as we explore the Persian santur on Thur, Oct 29. Ehsan will be joined by national hammered dulcimer champion Max ZT (House of Waters). To learn more: https://bit.ly/webpageehsan... #wmimanyculturesoneworld #WMIPLUSAtHome #Iran #persianmusic #mohsennamjoo #ehsanmatoori

From our friends at Japan Society Performing Arts - a special event in which composer and sound artist Reiko Yamada will live score rare Japanese silent films - Oct. 21 at 8PM. #wmimanyculturesoneworld #japansociety #reikoyamada

You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at http://bit.ly/wmiamazonsmile or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to World Music Institute Inc. #wmimanyculturesoneworld #amazonprimeday

From our friends at Landmark on Main Street - check out a livestream performance by bluesman Toby Walker tomorrow at 5PM! Details below #wmimanyculturesoneworld #bluesmusic #TobyWalker

WMI PLUS AT HOME - Thur, Oct 29 at 6PM EDT Acclaimed Iranian musician, composer, and educator Ehsan Matoori shares his mastery of the santur (Persian dulcimer), as we explore the instrument's history and migration from Iran to cultures around the world. He will be joined by national US hammered dulcimer champion Max ZT (House of Waters). Event is free but space is limited - register here: https://bit.ly/WMIPLUSEhsanMatoori... #wmimanyculturesoneworld #WMIPLUSAtHome #iranianmusic #SilkroadProject #silkroad #mohsennamjoo #ehsanmatoori #santur #santoor

SPACE IS FILLING UP - RESERVE YOUR FREE SPOT NOW! WMI PLUS At Home with Zakir Hussain - Thur, Oct. 15 6PM EDT Join us for a very special event as we welcome Grammy Award-winning artist and WMI Honorary Board Member Zakir Hussain in conversation with WKCR-FM radio host and Artistic Director of Brooklyn Raga Massive David Ellenbogen.... The event is free but space is limited - reserve now: https://bit.ly/WMIPLUSAtHomeZakir #wmimanyculturesoneworld #WMIPLUSAtHome #ZakirHussain #indianmusic #tabla #percussion #davidellenbogen #worldmusic