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Welcome to World Music Institute

Founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit, World Music Institute (WMI) has served as one of the leading presenters of world music and dance within the United States. WMI is committed to presenting the best in traditional and contemporary music and dance from around the world to enrich lives through the arts, promote awareness and appreciation of the world’s rich cultural traditions, and encourage cross-cultural dialogue and exchange. WMI presents virtually and at venues throughout the city of New York and depends on public and private funding to accomplish its mission.

For Group, Student, and Senior discounts, please contact us at 212-545-7536 Ext. 1 or at info@worldmusicinstitute.org.

Upcoming Events

Saami Brothers Khayal

Kaufman Music Center

Sat, Oct 4  – 8 PM

WMI 40th Anniversary Celebration

150W17TH

Thu, Oct 16 – 6:30 PM

Mali Obomsawin  “Sugarcane”

Roulette

Thu, Oct 30  – 8 PM

Aynur

Symphony Space

Sun, Nov 2 – 8 PM

Mariza

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House

Sat, Nov 15 – 8 PM

Mariam – Tribute to Amadou

Sony Hall

Tue, Nov 18  – 8 PM

Chandrika Tandon “Divine Ecstasy”

Symphony Space

Fri, Nov 21  – 8 PM

Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto

Co-Cathedral of St Joseph

Fri, Jan 30, 2026 – 8 PM

Sacred Sounds of Healing – Yuval Ron

Judson Memorial Church

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 – 8 PM

DakhaBrakha

Pioneer Works

Sun, Mar 1, 2026  – 8 PM

Solas 30th Anniversary

Sony Hall

Sat, Mar 7, 2026  – 8 PM

FFNY – Tribute to Sabicas

The Town Hall

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 – 8 PM

Ravi Shankar Ensemble

The Town Hall

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – 8 PM

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Symphony Space

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 – 8 PM

Didem Bașar Levantine Rhapsody

Corpus Christi Church

Sun, May 31, 2026 – 5 PM