World

A German chanteuse and German pianist teamed with an Israeli string quartet at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall presenting songs from multiple cultures to celebrate the 50th anniversary of German-Israeli diplomatic relations.

'Cross/Ways' is an album filled with melodic warmth and cultural diversity—music to capture your attention.

Violinist Lara St. John and pianist Matt Herskowitz present new and scarily inventive arrangements of traditional tunes from Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East, many with Jewish roots.

Says Haan: "I created this program to share the tragic experiences of war and loss and to add a sense of love, hope and forgiveness. It is my hope that tehorah, which means 'pure' in Hebrew, will help build musical bridges and create sincere understanding."

Shimabukuro's playing has always been a pleasure on pretty much any material he undertakes to put across, originals and covers alike.

Nashaat Salman’s EP might fill many a Yanni-less void.

Asian folk music and 20th century history inform this collection of modern classical works for Western strings and the Chinese lute called the pipa.

Yiddish melodies in Brazilian dress, world music melded with Latin jazz—Raizes/Roots is an album that deserves your attention.

‘Watch It Sparkle’ is radical and confusing.

Reviewed here are fresh, new interpretations of Brazilian and Cuban jazz.