World Music

Non-Western classical music

Lou Fancher - February 28, 2017

Michael Morgan’s unusual program was inspired by Native American music.

Jeff Kaliss - January 8, 2017

Meet the local exponents of the Brazilian genre that captivated Heitor Villa-Lobos, among others.

Molly Colin - December 19, 2016

The renowned oudist and singer shares the stage with his talented sons but can’t shake the limelight.

Janice Berman - October 3, 2016

Eloquent choreography and music without borders energize a timeless love tale from Azerbaijan.

Lou Fancher - June 20, 2016

The world’s best-known cellist celebrates collaboration in a new film: The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble. He discusses the film with SFCV.

Jeff Kaliss - October 7, 2015

The concert, presented by the Indian Classical Music and Arts foundation, covered centuries of Indian classical music, represented by diverse regions of the sub-continent.

Edward Ortiz - March 17, 2015

The Inuit throat singer brings emotional depth to the landmark 1922 documentary.

Michael Zwiebach - March 6, 2013

For its first big concert, the newly-established Young Womens’ Choral Projects starts off with some fancy rhythms from Gershwin, leading to a whole set of Latin American polyrhythms, American spirituals, and other traditional tunes. 

Michael Zwiebach - November 28, 2012

Magen Solomon’s San Francisco Choral Artists, having justreceived a favorable review in Fanfare for their recent With Strings Attached CD, should makeanyone’s shortlist of choral concerts to attend.

Scott Cmiel - October 1, 2012

Sergio and Odair Assad have been the preeminent classical guitar duo of the last 40 years, having set the standard for technical excellence, sensitive musicianship, and innovative repertoire choices.