MUSIC FROM AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, the MIDDLE EAST & the AMERICAS
Robert & Helene Browning celebrate 42+ years of presenting world music & dance!
"the entrepreneur who almost single-handedly created and filled New Yorkers' passion for world music"
-The New York Times
"Their work set in motion nothing less than a seismic shift in the cultural terrain of New York City and beyond."
-The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage's American Impresario series
2017-18 SEASON
Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present
Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 8:00pm
ROHAB ENSEMBLE with vocalist SEPIDEH RAISSADAT
Persian Classical Music
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
The Rohab Ensemble features three acclaimed maestros from the celebrated Dastan Ensemble - Hossein Behroozinia (barbat - lute), Saeed Farajpoori (kamancheh – spike fiddle) and Behnam Samani (tombak – goblet drum) – together with Hamid Behrouzinia (tar – lute)..... MORE INFO
Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 8:00pm
ROHAB ENSEMBLE with vocalist SEPIDEH RAISSADAT
Persian Classical Music
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
The Rohab Ensemble features three acclaimed maestros from the celebrated Dastan Ensemble - Hossein Behroozinia (barbat - lute), Saeed Farajpoori (kamancheh – spike fiddle) and Behnam Samani (tombak – goblet drum) – together with Hamid Behrouzinia (tar – lute)..... MORE INFO
photo © Elis Rebeirete
Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present
Friday, October 20, 2017 at 8:30pm
KEN ZUCKERMAN with NITIN MITTA
Music of North India
Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, NYC
Ken Zuckerman has been internationally recognized as one of the finest sarod (lute) virtuosos performing today. A disciple of the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan for 37 years, he performed with Maestro Khan in numerous concerts in Europe, India, and the US. .... MORE INFO
Friday, October 20, 2017 at 8:30pm
KEN ZUCKERMAN with NITIN MITTA
Music of North India
Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, NYC
Ken Zuckerman has been internationally recognized as one of the finest sarod (lute) virtuosos performing today. A disciple of the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan for 37 years, he performed with Maestro Khan in numerous concerts in Europe, India, and the US. .... MORE INFO
Carnegie Hall in partnership with Robert Browning Associates presents
Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 8:30pm
AMJAD ALI KHAN
Music of North India
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street & 7th Avenue, NYC
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... MORE INFO
Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 8:30pm
AMJAD ALI KHAN
Music of North India
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street & 7th Avenue, NYC
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... MORE INFO
Lotus Music & Dance in partnership with Robert Browning Associates presents
Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 4:00pm
World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders
Tibetan Song & Dance Ensemble| Junko Fisher Dance Company (Okinawan Dance)|Sol La Argentinita Ensemble (Flamenco)
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn
The first day of this exciting dance festival features the lively and stunning Tibetan Ral-pa dance, graceful folk dances from Okinawa Japan, and soulful flamenco... MORE INFO
Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 4:00pm
World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders
Tibetan Song & Dance Ensemble| Junko Fisher Dance Company (Okinawan Dance)|Sol La Argentinita Ensemble (Flamenco)
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn
The first day of this exciting dance festival features the lively and stunning Tibetan Ral-pa dance, graceful folk dances from Okinawa Japan, and soulful flamenco... MORE INFO
Lotus Music & Dance in partnership with Robert Browning Associates presents
Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 4:00pm
World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders
Sounds of Korea / Ballet Fiesta Mexicana / Kinding Sindaw (Filipino Tribal Dances)
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn
The second day of this festival features Sounds of Korea, with their mesmerizing fan dances and the dazzling drums of ecstasy; the vibrant Ballet Fiesta Mexicana ; and Filipino tribal dances... MORE INFO
Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 4:00pm
World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders
Sounds of Korea / Ballet Fiesta Mexicana / Kinding Sindaw (Filipino Tribal Dances)
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn
The second day of this festival features Sounds of Korea, with their mesmerizing fan dances and the dazzling drums of ecstasy; the vibrant Ballet Fiesta Mexicana ; and Filipino tribal dances... MORE INFO
Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present
Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 8:00pm
REBETIKI ISTORIA
Rebetika Music of Greece
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
Cash bar with retsina & ouzo!
Rebetiki Istoria (“rebetika history”) is a leading traditional group from Athens specializing in early-style rebetika, one of the oldest genres of Greek urban popular song. Often called “the Greek blues,” the music expresses the hardship and joys of everyday life and deals with such subjects as unrequited love...MORE INFO
Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 8:00pm
REBETIKI ISTORIA
Rebetika Music of Greece
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
Cash bar with retsina & ouzo!
Rebetiki Istoria (“rebetika history”) is a leading traditional group from Athens specializing in early-style rebetika, one of the oldest genres of Greek urban popular song. Often called “the Greek blues,” the music expresses the hardship and joys of everyday life and deals with such subjects as unrequited love...MORE INFO
Robert Browning Associates presents
Saturday, Decmber 2, 2017 at 8:00pm
GAMELAN KUSUMA LARAS with I.M. HARJITO
Guest musicians DARSONO HADIRAHARJO, MIDIYANTO & HENI SAVITRI
& Guest dancer ANANG TOTOK DWIANTORO
Classical Music and Dance of Central Java
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
Since its formation over 30 years ago, Gamelan Kusuma Laras has entranced American and Indonesian audiences with its mesmerizing renditions of traditional Javanese performances on instruments...MORE INFO
Saturday, Decmber 2, 2017 at 8:00pm
GAMELAN KUSUMA LARAS with I.M. HARJITO
Guest musicians DARSONO HADIRAHARJO, MIDIYANTO & HENI SAVITRI
& Guest dancer ANANG TOTOK DWIANTORO
Classical Music and Dance of Central Java
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Ave), Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
Since its formation over 30 years ago, Gamelan Kusuma Laras has entranced American and Indonesian audiences with its mesmerizing renditions of traditional Javanese performances on instruments...MORE INFO
photo © Nanni Angeli
Carnegie Hall in partnership with Robert Browning Associates presents
Friday, January 26, 2018 at 8:30pm
PAOLO ANGELI
Guitar and Vocals
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street & 7th Avenue, NYC
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. .... MORE INFO
Friday, January 26, 2018 at 8:30pm
PAOLO ANGELI
Guitar and Vocals
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street & 7th Avenue, NYC
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. .... MORE INFO
Photo credit: © Athena Salvador
Robert Browning Associates in partnership with Flamenco Festival presents
Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 8:00pm
flamencofestival
JOSE ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ
Flamenco Guitar Maestro
One of Spain’s leading flamenco guitarists, Córdoba’s award-winning José Antonio Rodríguez will be making a rare New York appearance. ... MORE INFO
Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 8:00pm
flamencofestival
JOSE ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ
Flamenco Guitar Maestro
One of Spain’s leading flamenco guitarists, Córdoba’s award-winning José Antonio Rodríguez will be making a rare New York appearance. ... MORE INFO
photo © Paco Lobato
Robert Browning Associates in partnership with Flamenco Festival presents
Friday, March 16, 2018 at 8:00pm
flamencofestival
FLAMENCO EÑE: ANGELITA MONTOYA
Versos olvidados (Forgotten Verses): A Tribute to Women Poets
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
"Montoya is a remarkable singer whose moods range from simmering intensity to epic passion".
Richard Gehr, Village Voice
The passionate and soulful vocalist Angelita Montoya, daughter of dancer Juan Montoya and singer La Negra, is from one of the most famous Gypsy flamenco families, the Montoyas......MORE INFO
© Jack Vartoogian/FrontRowPhotos
Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present
Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 8:00pm
SIMON SHAHEEN & QANTARA with guest group THE QANTARA BERKLEE ENSEMBLE
featuring Syrian singer NADIA RAIES
Musical Gems of the Arab Cinema
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
The incomparable 'ud player and violinist Simon Shaheen, a major force in the promotion of Arab music as composer, performer and educator, brings back to life the glorious era of Arab film music (1930s-60s) in this fascinating program......MORE INFO
Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 8:00pm
SIMON SHAHEEN & QANTARA with guest group THE QANTARA BERKLEE ENSEMBLE
featuring Syrian singer NADIA RAIES
Musical Gems of the Arab Cinema
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
The incomparable 'ud player and violinist Simon Shaheen, a major force in the promotion of Arab music as composer, performer and educator, brings back to life the glorious era of Arab film music (1930s-60s) in this fascinating program......MORE INFO
Jon Razinger
Robert Browning Associates presents
Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 8:00pm
OMAR SOSA & SECKOU KEITA
"Transparent Water"
featuring GUSTAVO OVALLES percussion
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
Hear Omar Sosa interview:
http://wbgo.org/post/cuban-pianist-omar-sosa-flows-across-musical-cultures-checkout
The celebrated 7-time Grammy nominated Cuban pianist/composer/bandleader Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora (harp-lute) master/singer Seckou Keita are acclaimed musical adventurers with a rich heritage that spans jazz, Latin and African influences... MORE INFO
Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 8:00pm
OMAR SOSA & SECKOU KEITA
"Transparent Water"
featuring GUSTAVO OVALLES percussion
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
Hear Omar Sosa interview:
http://wbgo.org/post/cuban-pianist-omar-sosa-flows-across-musical-cultures-checkout
The celebrated 7-time Grammy nominated Cuban pianist/composer/bandleader Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora (harp-lute) master/singer Seckou Keita are acclaimed musical adventurers with a rich heritage that spans jazz, Latin and African influences... MORE INFO
© Muper Photo
Carnegie Hall in partnership with Robert Browning Associates presents
Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 8:30pm
OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK
Sufi, Folk & Contemporary Music of Turkey & the Middle East
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street & 7th Avenue, NYC
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, born in the Turkish city of Adana to a musical family, is one of the foremost interpreters of Sufi, folk and contemporary music of the Middle East. An evocative vocalist and virtuoso on several instruments, including the ney (bamboo flute), baglama (long-necked lute) and the oboe-like zurna... MORE INFO
Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 8:30pm
OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK
Sufi, Folk & Contemporary Music of Turkey & the Middle East
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street & 7th Avenue, NYC
Omar Faruk Tekbilek, born in the Turkish city of Adana to a musical family, is one of the foremost interpreters of Sufi, folk and contemporary music of the Middle East. An evocative vocalist and virtuoso on several instruments, including the ney (bamboo flute), baglama (long-necked lute) and the oboe-like zurna... MORE INFO
Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:00pm
HOMAYOUN SAKHI with NITIN MITTA
4th Annual A World in Trance Festival: Afghanistan
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
This program marks a rare NY appearance of Homayoun Sakhi, who has established an international reputation as the outstanding Afghan rubab player of his generation. A master of the rubab, a skin-faced lute that is revered as the national instrument of Afghanistan... MORE INFO
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:00pm
HOMAYOUN SAKHI with NITIN MITTA
4th Annual A World in Trance Festival: Afghanistan
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
This program marks a rare NY appearance of Homayoun Sakhi, who has established an international reputation as the outstanding Afghan rubab player of his generation. A master of the rubab, a skin-faced lute that is revered as the national instrument of Afghanistan... MORE INFO
Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8:00pm
USTAD SHAHID PARVEZ with NITIN MITTA
4th Annual A World in Trance Festival: India
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
One of the world’s leading sitarists, Ustad Shahid Parvez belongs to an illustrious musical family and has achieved success in not only preserving the tradition, but in pushing its boundaries to greater heights. He is one of the leading exponents of the Etawah gharana (tradition)... MORE INFO
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8:00pm
USTAD SHAHID PARVEZ with NITIN MITTA
4th Annual A World in Trance Festival: India
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
One of the world’s leading sitarists, Ustad Shahid Parvez belongs to an illustrious musical family and has achieved success in not only preserving the tradition, but in pushing its boundaries to greater heights. He is one of the leading exponents of the Etawah gharana (tradition)... MORE INFO
© Marco Prozzo
Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present
Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 7:00pm
HOSSEIN OMOUMI
4th Annual A World in Trance Festival: Persia
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
The internationally renowned Hossein Omoumi, virtuoso of the Persian ney (flute) and accomplished vocalist, makes a rare NY appearance joined by the evocative vocalist Jessika Kenney, Amir Koushkani (setar and tar lutes), and Hamin Honari... MORE INFO
Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 7:00pm
HOSSEIN OMOUMI
4th Annual A World in Trance Festival: Persia
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn (tel. 917-267-0363)
The internationally renowned Hossein Omoumi, virtuoso of the Persian ney (flute) and accomplished vocalist, makes a rare NY appearance joined by the evocative vocalist Jessika Kenney, Amir Koushkani (setar and tar lutes), and Hamin Honari... MORE INFO