November 2, 7:00pm - Symphony Space, Broadway at 95th Street, hosts Sounds of the Mediterranean. Direct from the Italian island of Sardinia come artists whose polyhonic singing and instrumental traditions have remained almost unchanged for centuries. Tenores di Oniferi is an outstanding exponent of cantu a tenores, an extraordinary a cappella tradition rooted in the pastoral world of central Sardinia. It features four male voices - a soloist singing the melody, and three harmony parts sung in a highly nasal manner. The program will open with Roberto Corona and Stefano Pinna, two of the foremost performers of the rarely heard launeddas, an ancient triple clarinet that produces a sound similar to the bagpipe. 

November 6, 8:00pm - Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street, hosts Interpretations with Dave Burrell and Steve Lehman. Veteran jazz pianist, Dave Burrell has been active in the New York contemporary music scene since the mid-60s. His compositions, rooted in the blues and gospel, recall the tradition of Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, and Duke Ellington. The program will include performances by bassists, Max Roach and Tyrone Brown. The brilliant young saxophonist, Steve Lehman will also present a program of his recent compositions.

November 7, 8:00pm - Symphony Space, Broadway at 95th Street, hosts Africa in the Americas - Roots of Reggae Music & Dance of Jamaica. Ancient Vibrations, New York’s premier Jamaican folk troupe, presents the African-derived rhythms and chants of Jamaican folk religions (including kumina, pocomania and nyabinghi) – the roots of reggae music. For over a decade, the ensemble has captivated audiences with its explosive drumming, gospel-flavored singing, and engaging dances, which capture the essence of the Jamaican musical experience. Ancient Vibrations is under the direction of master drummer Junior "Gabu" Wedderburn, a lead percussionist in Broadway's The Lion King. The program will include special guest artists from Jamaica. 

November 8, 8:00pm - Symphony Space, Broadway at 95th Street, hosts Africa in the Americas -Music & Dance of Brazil. Ologunde, the fifteen-member ensemble, celebrates the rich Afro-Brazilian culture through a diverse repertoire of music and dance, including the rituals associated with candomble, a synthesis of the Yoruba and Catholic religions. Also featured in the performance are the breathtaking capoeira martial arts dance, the maculele warrior dance and the exhilarating samba de roda.

 November 15, 8:00pm - Symphony Space, Broadway at 95th Street, hosts Bharata Natyam Dance of India. Bharata Natyam, South India's classical dance tradition characterized by abstract movements, complex footwork and elaborate mime, will be performed by the internationally acclaimed dancer and actress Shobana. The program will feature Sampradaya - From Myths to Modernity and will encompass traditional and contemporary works.

November 20, 8:00pm - Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street, hosts Intepretations with Michele Rosewoman. The commanding pianist, Michele Rosewoman has been a leading voice in the New York jazz scene since the '80s with her distinctive style forged from contemporary and avant garde jazz, Afro-Cuban folkloric music, R&B and funk. Her program will feature new compositions with her ensemble Quintessence and percussionist, Susie Ibarra.

November 22, 8:00pm - Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, hosts Songs of Ancient Russia. The prize-winning Svetilen Ensemble, under the direction of D. Garkavi, brings the hauntingly beautiful choral music of Russia to the American stage for the first time. The seven-person group performs original arrangements of regional folk songs, some of which date back more than a thousand years, as well as liturgical music of the Russian Orthodox Church and contemporary compositions. While most of the songs performed will be a cappella, some are accompanied by musicians playing ancient Russian string instruments such as gusli (zither) and koloisnaya lira (hurdy-gurdy).