Amjad Ali Khan, Sarod

Amjad Ali Khan is an undisputed master and one of India’s most celebrated classical musicians. Heir to a long and distinguished musical lineage—he is the son of sarod master Haafiz Ali Khan—he gave his first performance at age six. Khan has since performed his own compositions with the finest orchestras and ensembles in venues around the world, including an acclaimed performance at the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Norway.

Paolo Angeli, Guitar and Vocals

From the island of Sardinia, Paolo Angeli draws on the folk heritage of his homeland, adding elements of jazz, early music, and other genres to create an intriguing sound that is hard to categorize. His instrument, a prepared guitar with multiple strings and pedal-controlled effects, becomes a veritable orchestra.

Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Ney, Vocals, Baglama, Zurna, and Percussion

Born in the Turkish city of Adana to a musical family, Omar Faruk Tekbilek is a brilliant interpreter of Sufi, folk, and contemporary music of the Middle East and Mediterranean. An evocative vocalist and virtuoso on several instruments, he has been a major force in world music since the 1970s.