Carnegie Hall Presents

World Views

Some of the most energizing performers from around the world showcase traditional music from their homelands in exciting new ways during these not-to-be-missed performances. This diverse series features leading interpreters in their respective genres, who have already crossed musical, political, and social borders to share their native rhythms and musical messages with legions of fans worldwide.

Series Events

Friday, November 8, 2013 | 8:30 PM
Parissa
Hamnavazan Ensemble
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Parissa
  • Hamnavazan Ensemble

Program

Parissa has established herself as one of the foremost female vocalists from Iran, acknowledged for her command of the classical and Sufi genres of Persian music. She is joined by the Hamnavazan Ensemble to perform both centuries-old Persian music as well as fresh approaches to rarely heard songs of the past century.
"Masnavi, Froud"
Parissa
Cologne Music
Friday, December 6, 2013 | 10 PM
Bombino
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Bombino

Program

Born into an era of armed struggle along the Niger and Mali border, guitarist and singer-songwriter Bombino is on a mission to bring peace and international brotherhood to the world through song. His electrifying jams capture the spirit of rebellion, while echoing with Jimi Hendrix–like riffs reminiscent of fellow Africans Tinariwen and Ali Farka Touré.

This concert is part of Late Nights at Zankel Hall.
"Tenere" ("The Desert, My Home")
Bombino
Cumnancha
Saturday, February 8, 2014 | 8:30 PM
António Zambujo
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • António Zambujo

Program

Portugal’s António Zambujo has been a leading voice in the resurrection of male fado singers in a female-dominated genre. Dedicated to expanding the boundaries of the art form, this rising star merges traditional fado with cante alentejano—a North African–influenced male chant from southern Portugal—and Brazilian popular music.
"Flagrante"
António Zambujo
World Village
Saturday, March 22, 2014 | 8:30 PM
Asif Ali Khan Qawwal
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Asif Ali Khan Qawwal

Program

Hailed as the reigning prince of the soulful Sufi music known as Qawwali, Asif Ali Khan has become hugely popular both in his native Pakistan and on the international stage. Remaining faithful to the sublime traditions of this devotional music, his songs build from meditative and trance-like to a thrilling and energetic spectacle.
"Mere Guru Ne Baat"
Asif Ali Khan Qawwal
Hi-Tech Music Ltd.

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