World Music Central - World Music Venues and Presenters

Performing arts centers, universities, clubs and other locations that present traditional and contemporary world music.

Cactus. A music club in Brugge with jazz, dance music and world music programming all year round. Address: Cactus vzw, St. Jakobsstraat 36, B-8000 Brugge, Belgium. Phone: +32(0)50/33.20.14, Fax: +32(0)50/33.06.97. E-mail: peter.cactus@pandora.be

Ballatou presents world music, mainly from Africa and the Caribbean. Address: 4372 Saint Laurent, Montreal. Phone: +1-514- 845 5447. Capacity: 180.

Kola Note has been around for a long time. It presents world music, rock, jazz and other shows. Address: 5240 Ave du Parc, Montreal. Phone: +1-514- 274 9339. Capacity: 450.

Harbourfront Centre presents year-round music, film, dance, theatre and visual art exhibitions. Every summer, Toronto's lakeshore comes alive with a fabulous series of weekend festivals -- including more than 200 free concerts, music workshops and other musical experiences. This summer-long event features a cross-cultural, cross-genre medley of sounds from hundreds of artists. Address: York Quay Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON, M5J 2G8, Canada. Tickets: +1-416-973-4000, Info: +1-416-973-3000, Fax: +1-416-973-6055.

Small World Music presents medium scale concerts of traditional forms in Toronto, integrating professional presentation with community involvement. Address: Alan Davis, Small World Music, 29 Gwynne Ave., Toronto, M6K 2C2 Canada. Phone: +1- 416-536-5439, Fax:+1-416-536-2742.

Lirum Larum is one of the oldest folk music clubs in Denmark. It presents traditional music from all countries. Address: Lene Buch, Kongebakken 40 B, st. tv, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark. Phone: +45-4635 7533.

La Cabaret Sauvage presents many kinds of events, including world music. Address: Parc de la Villette, 211 avenue Jean Jaurès - 75019 Paris, France. Phone: +33 (0)1 42 09 03 09, Fax: +33 (0)1 42 09 11 17. E-mail: cabaret@cabaretsauvage.com

Cafe de la Danse presents pop, dance and world music. Address: 5, passage Louis Philippe - 75011 Paris, France. Phone: +33 (0)1 47 00 57 59, Fax: +33 (0)1 48 05 65 22. Metro station: Bastille.

Le Divan du Monde,presents world music, reggae, rock, Breton music and other musical styles. Address: 75 rue des Martyrs, 75020 Paris, France. Phone: +33 (0)1 4492 7766, Fax: +33 (0)1 4492 7765. diva.du.monde@wanadoo.fr. Metro station: Pigalle.

Le Grand Angle venue, Address: Place des Arcades BP 268 38507 Voiron Cedex, France. Phone: +33(0)490 06 44 20 , Fax: +33(0)4 76 67 00 26. E-mail: mairie@ville-voiron.fr

Le Grenier a Sons is a venue that programs jazz and word music. Address: B.P. 40 - 157, av. du Général de Gaulle 84301 Cavaillon Cedex, France. Phone: +33(0)4 90 06 44 20 , Fax: +33(0)4 90 06 44 21. E-mail: contact@grenier-a-sons.org

La Maroquinerie is a small venue that presents pop and world music. Address: 23 rue Boyer, 75020 Paris, France. Phone: +33 (0)1 40 33 30 60. E-mail: maroquin@club-internet.fr

New Morning is presents jazz and world music concerts. Address: 7-9, rue des Petites Ecuries, 75010 Paris, France. Phone: +33 (0)1 4523 5141. Phone: +33 (0)14246 2438. Metro station: Château d'Eau.

La Scene features world music artists. During May 2002 it celebrated a Gypsy festival, www.festival-tzigane.com. Address: 2 bis rue des Taillandiers, 75011 Paris, France. The closest subway (metro) station is Bastille or Ledru Rollin. Phone: +33 (0)1 4806 5070. E-mail: infos@la-scene.com.

Le Sentier des Halles presents various types of music, including world music. Address: 50 rue d'Aboukir , 75002 Paris. Phone: +33 (0)1 4261 8996. Fax: +33 (0)1 4261 8996. E-mail: senthal2 @ club-internet.fr. Métro station: Sentier.

Die Brotfabrik (the Bread Factory) has a venue that was created in 1984. It focuses on world music and modern jazz. Address: Kultur in der Brotfabrik E.V., Bachmannstr. 2 - 4, 60488 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Phone: +49- 069 / 97 84 55 13, Fax: +49-069 / 97 84 55 15. E-mail: kultur@brotfabrik.de

The House of World Cultures in Berlin, home of the first Berlin editions of Womex. Photo by Angel Romero

The Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures) is a center for contemporary arts and current developments in the cultures of Africa, Asia and Latin America. It features concerts, exhibitions, conferences and other events. Address: John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin, Germany. Phone: +49 (0)30.39 78 7.155, Fax: +49 (0)30.39 486 79

Barbican Centre. Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue, in the heart of Cityside. The Barbican presents a year-round program of art, music, film and theatre. World music is usually well represented. E-mail: info@barbican.org.uk

Half The World is a new venture for London, an occasional season of live world music gigs being staged at Live On The Park below the Pizza On The Park on Knightsbridge (next to Hyde Park Corner tube station) in association with fRoots magazine. Reservations via the venue, www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk, phone 020 7235 5273.

Le QuecumBar is a laid-back venue in South London which specializes in music with a rare gypsy slant. Celebrating the music of Django and Stephane Grappelli, the live musicians are dedicated to promoting hot club/swing, playing a mixture of regular and special gigs, as well as participating in an addictive weekly jam session where anything can happen. The bar offers an extensive wine list with brasserie menu. Address: 42-44 Battersea High St, London SW11 3HX. Phone: + 44 0207 787 2227.

Roots.net is a stunning purpose-built complex ideally situated in the heart of Oxford, 2 minutes from the railway station, in the old Jam Factory - a grand Victorian building now fully refurbished as a folk arts center.

The main venue is the

- a state-of-the-art concert hall which is a home to the very best in roots and folk music from around the world. The

features an impressive 40 channel, 5k sound system. The One World decor in the

and the rest of the complex is designed by Creatrix, drawing from a spectacular and diverse array of folk art themes.

The second venue is the

. Open every day from 11am to 1am (Mon - Sat), 11pm Sun. The second bar also incorporates a World Café offering delicious and imaginative global fayre. Hosting the finest in acoustic music and storytelling, together with informal sessions.

A38 - THE SHIP is a really unusual venue located in a former Ukrainian stone carrier ship.WIZART is the creative "brainforce"and programmer of the ship, including a wide range of music from world through jazz to rock. Address: Buda side of the Danube, 150 m south of Petofi Bridge, easily accesible by public transportation.

The Glór Irish Music Centre is a regional arts centre that provides artists and the people of Clare a diverse range of cultural programming in a purpose-built arts space. In the summer it has a series of themed nights featuring a range of local and national traditional and contemporary music artists. Address: Glór - Irish Music Centre/ Friar's Walk/ Ennis, Co. Clare/Ireland, Phone: +353-65-6843103, Fax: +353-65-6845372, E-mail: fmccaffrey@glor.ie.

Yuca Bar is a bar/lounge with live music and dancing. Live concerts feature Jazz/Latin and Caribbean alternative, including the best local artists as well as international performers. Address: Yuca Bar, 115, rue Pietonne, ZAC de Rivière Roche, 97200 Fort-de-France, Martinique, FWI. E-mail: contact@yucabar.com

Rasa is a cultural center that programs jazz, world music, exhibitions. Address: BP 1352. 3500B Utrecht, the Netherlands. Phone: +31-30 233 0123 , Fax: +31-30 233 0122. E-mail: jeannekedenBoer@rasa.nl

CaféJazz Populart presents jazz, blues, reggae, salsa and world music. Calle Huertas 22, Madrid.

Caravasar is a live music venue in the northwestern Madrid suburbs that programs: jazz, blues, flamenco, fusion, world music, etc. Address: Calle José Antonio, 10, 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid. Phone: +34 91 632 44 64.

Las Carboneras is a new flamenco club (tablao) in the Spanish capital. Address: Plaza del Conde de Miranda 1, Madrid .

Casa Patas. Famous Flamenco tavern in Madrid with nightly shows by the top Flamenco performers. Tapas are served. Address: Calle de Cañizares 10, Madrid. Reservations: +34-91 369 04 96 or + 34-91 429 72 89, E-mail: cpatas@teleline.es

Círculo de Bellas Artes programs all kinds of cultural events, including world music. Address: Calle de Alcalá 42, Madrid. Phone: +34-91-360-5400.

Bar Café Clamores Jazz. A venue for jazz and world music. Address: Calle Albuquerque 14 at Palafox, Madrid. Phone: +34-91-445-7938.

La Corrala features flamenco, international folk music and Spanish folk. Address: Calle Heroísmo, 13-15, Zaragoza, Spain. Phone: +34-976-203003.

Divino Aqualung presents different kinds of music, including flamenco. Dirección: Paseo de la Ermita el Santo 48, Madrid. Phone: +34 914702461. Metro: Puerta del Ángel.

Lamala presents folk music as well as other types of music and arts events. Address: c/ Seseña, 9 - 28024 Madrid. Phone: +34-91-711-15-43.

Nuyorican is a new club dedicated to Deep House, Latin Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin House, R'N'B, etc. Ortega y Gasset, 73, Madrid 28006, Spain. Phone: +34- 609 125 183. E-mail: mailto:nuyorican@housemusic.com

Peña Flamenca de Jaén presents traditional flamenco. Address: Calle Maestra 11, 23001 Jaén. (Spain). Phone: +34 953 231710. flamencojaen@terra.es

Peña Flamenca Duende presents flamenco concerts. Avenida de las Glorietas 17 y 19, 28018 Madrid.

Taboó has concerts by worldbeat, DJs and electronic artists. Open 22:30 - 06:00h. Address: San Vicente Ferrer 23, 28004 Madrid, Spain. Phone: (34) 91 524 1189, Fax: (34) 91 524 1190. E-mail: taboo@taboo-madrid.com

Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center (Ashkenaz). A cultural center that programs world music concerts, American roots music, dance performances, dance classes, and other events. Address: 1317 San Pablo Avenue (near Gilman), Berkeley, CA 94702, USA. Phone: +1 (510) 525-5054, Fax: none.E-mail: ashkenaz@ashkenaz.com

Atlas Supper Club. AfroPulse produces a monthly event at the Atlas Supper Club called West African Wednesdays that features live performances from Senegal to Angola and Cameroon to Congo. This is now the only regular African live music in Los Angeles. The venue is a 40's style Art Deco dinner/dance club. Address: 3760 Wilshire Blvd (at Western), Los Angeles, CA 90010, next door to the Wiltern theatre. E-mail: jay@afropulse.com

Cellspace is a new space in San Francisco where one can listen to world electronic music and other styles with world music roots. Address: 2050 Bryant St. @ 18th St. San Francisco, CA. Phone: +1-415-430-1269, ext.2126. E-mail: sound@cellspace.org

The Conga Room is Los Angeles' main Venue for Latin Music and Dance. Open nightly Wednesday through Saturday, the venue features concerts by top salsa and Cuban music performers. Check the Schedule for the next concerts. Address: 5364 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90036, 2 blocks west of La Brea. Phone: +1(323) 938-1696.

El Floridita is a very popular Cuban restaurant that features top salsa performers. Address: 1253 N. Vine St. (at Fountain), Hollywood, California. Phone: +1-323- 871-8612, Phone:+1-323-871-0968.

Grand Performances is a cooperation of private and public entities where each summer season represents the long-awaited celebration of extraordinary artists from around the world. All performances are - free to the public at California Plaza 300-350 S. Grand Avenue In Downtown Los Ángeles. Address: 350 S. Grand Avenue, Suite A-4, Los Ángeles, CA 90071. Concert Line: +1-213-687-2159, General information: +1-213-687-2190.

One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a current seating capacity of just under 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922. In addition to classical music and jazz, the Bowl presents a series of world music concerts during the summer, Los Angeles, California.

Florida

La Covacha, located in the western area of Miami, presents Latin music, including international acts. Address:
10730 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33172. Phone: +1 305-468-9460.

The Rhythm Foundation is the largest presenter of world music in Miami. Phone: +1(305) 672-520. E-mail: info@rhythmfoundation.com

Rumba on 6 is the only venue in Miami, Florida, featuring Guaguancó, Yambú, Columbia and Afro-Cuban religious music, Traditional Cuban Son and Cuban Fusion. The concerts don't have a permanent location yet. To find out where the next performanvces are, call: 786.543.6222. Rumba on 6. It has presented the legendary percussionist Daniel Ponce and his newly formed Rumba group ACHéCaribe, featuring Lázaro "Tato"Alfonso (founding member of Irakere) on quinto. Also, Conjunto Progreso, with their traditional Cuban Son. And the already famous "Descargas"(Cuban Jam Sessions) with visiting percussionists and musicians as Miguel Cruz, Johnny Conga, Pachú, Fernando "Arará"(vocalist of the Cachete Maldonado group in Puerto Rico), Iván Palma, Juan "El Negro" Raymat, among many others.

Illinois

Chicago Cultural Center. The city of Chicago's center for the performing arts. Its programming features world music, jazz and other genres. Address: 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, Illinois 60602. Phone: +1 (312) 346-3278. E-mail: culture@cityofchicago.org

Hot House, the Center for International Performance, presents world music, blues, jazz, and other musical genres. Address: 31 East Balbo, Chicago, IL 60605. Phone: 312-362-9797.

The Old Town School Of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities. In addition to the wide range of curriculum offered at the school, concerts - featuring varied styles of musical and artistic expression - are presented in the American Airlines Concert Hall throughout the year. Those who have performed at The Old Town School of Folk Music include Richard Thompson, Earl Scruggs, Hamza El Din, Altan, Simon Shaheen, Tom Paxton, Steve Earle, Bill Frisell, Maraca, Eliane Elias, Sweet Honey In The Rock, Ralph Stanley, Paris Combo, Cristina Branco, Luciana Souza, Huun Huur Tu, Habib Koite, Doc Watson, Joan Baez, Arto Lindsay, and many many more. 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. Phone: +1 773-728-6000.

Louisiana

Enoch's Irish Pub has been open since 1980, and has featured music from all over the world, especially Celtic music.
Enoch's Irish Pub & Cafe, 507 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201. Phone: +1 318-388-3662.

Massachusetts

Sculler's is Boston's top jazz club that books many well known Latin jazz artists. Address: DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA. Phone: +1-617-562-4111. E-mail: info@scullersjazz.com

Club Waffu is primarily a Saturday night African dance club (dj style) but they do occasionally have live African acts. Address: Club Waffu @Casa del Sol, 126 Union Street, Lynn, MA. E-mail: clubwaffu@aol.com

World Music brings the finest live music and dance from the far and near corners of the globe to the New England (USA) area. The Web site features cool graphics and games. Boston, Massachusetts.

New York

Copacabana is one of the most prestigious New York salsa music clubs where you can watch live performances by top Puerto Rican and other Latin artists. Address: 560 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001. Phone: (212) 239-2672. E-mail: copacabana@copacabanany.com

Joe's Pub programs world music, dance music and other kinds of music. It is located in The Public Theater Building, 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003. Phone: 212-539-8777.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, founded in 1980, is the first fully professional performing arts facility to be built in the Bronx. The Center presents world-class artists at below standard admission costs, with many programs offered free. The Center presents both traditional ethnic art forms and mainstream popular and classical performances. Address: 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468, USA. Box Office: +1 718-960-8732.

Satalla is New York city's new venue for world music. Located at 37 West 26th Street (between Broadway & 6th Avenue. Phone: +1 212/567-1155). “The new Temple of World Music will dedicate itself to music from around the globe, seven nights a week. Satalla (Arabic for being “high on life” - in our case, music) seats approximately 200 people, offers a full bar, light menu and state of the art sound system. The acoustics, coupled with its intimate atmosphere, will inspire folks to take in each and every nuance of the music - hopefully "transporting" you into another world. Satalla's mission is that on any night the Temple is entered, one can hear the best in world music – becoming the place where local and international world music artists/supporters/friends call home.”

The Performing Arts Center (Purchase College, SUNY in Purchase, New York)

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, SUNY in Purchase, New York provides residents of Westchester, Fairfield, and the surrounding areas with diverse performing arts programs of the highest caliber. Some of the acts featured this year included: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, and American Indian Dance Theatre. Address: The Performing Arts Center, Box Office, MPO Box 140, Purchase, NY 10577. The Box Office phone: 914-251-6200. Subscription information can be obtained by calling Subscriptions Manager Camille Spaccavento at 914-251-6211.

S. O. B.'s (Sounds of Brazil) is one of New York City's top venues for world music. Address: 204 Varick St at West Houston, New York, NY 10014, USA. Phone: +1 212.243.4940. Fax: +1 212.645.1703. E-mail: info@sobs.com

North Carolina

Living Traditions, Duke University Institute of the Arts (Durham, North Carolina)

The Duke University Institute of the Arts produces, presents, and coordinates performing arts series, festivals, and other events designed to enrich campus cultural life. Living Traditions is a series of music and dance from around the world. Address: Duke University Institute of the Arts, 109 Bivins Building, Box 90685, Durham, NC 27708-0685. Phone: +1 919-660-3356. Fax: +1 919-684-8906. E-mail: ksilb@acpub.duke.edu. Tickets for all events may be ordered by calling the Duke University Box Office: +1 919-684-4444, or consulting the Box Office website after September 1: http://auxweb.duke.edu/boxoffice.

Pennsylvania

Above The Nile presents reggae, soca, salsa &soukous. Address: 120 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (in the heart of Old City).

Clube Mediterraneo / Mambo presents Cape Verdean music. Address: 1070 Broad St,. Providence, Rhode Island. Phone: +1 401-780-8975. E-mail: JennaJaze@hotmail.com or Alvesarlindo@hotmail.

Flamingo Cantina hosts a variety of music and the majority of touring reggae and world music that comes through Austin. Address: 515 East Sixth Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA. . The club is two blocks west of Interstate Highway 35 on Austin’s famed Sixth Street, on the south side of the street. Phone: +1 (512) 494-9336, Fax: +1 (512) 266-3497. E-mail: angela@flamingocantina.com.

The Prism presents bluegrass, folk, Celtic, world music and other types of roots music. Address: 214 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Phone: +1 434 977 7476.