Robert Browning Associates will celebrate 49 years of world music and dance in New York City with a focused Fall 2025 lineup at Roulette. The series spans Indian classical, Québécois folk, and Turkmen traditions, co-presented with Roulette and Lotus Music & Dance.
Season Preview
- Sat, September 27, 8 p.m. — Indian Masters: L. Shankar with V. Selvaganesh, Amit Kavthekar & Swaminathan Selvaganesh. The Indian violinist appears with leading percussionists.
- Fri, October 24, 8 p.m. — Protest And Pancakes: Kiran Ahluwalia. The vocalist combines Indian forms with global influences.
- Sat, October 25, 8 p.m. — Music Of Quebec: Le Vent Du Nord. The acclaimed group performs traditional and contemporary dance tunes and ballads.
- Sat, November 1, 8 p.m. — Journey Across The Steppes Of Iran And Central Asia: Oghlan Bakhshi. A program centered on Turkmen music.
Robert Browning has presented world music since April 1976, from the Alternative Center for International Arts/Alternative Museum to his 26-year tenure at World Music Institute (co-founder and director, 1985–2011) and 12 years leading Robert Browning Associates. He has presented more than 2,400 concerts featuring artists from over 100 regions.
Venue & Tickets
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn
Box Office: 917-267-0363 • roulette.org
Programs are made possible in part by a grant from the Howard Gilman Foundation.
Headline photo credits: Kiran Ahluwalia — Diaspora Arts Connection; Le Vent Du Nord — © Annie Diotte
More information and videos: robertbrowningassociates.com
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