Grace Rogers

World Music Institute continues its Desert Blues series with a rare appearance by Mali's elusive superstar, Boubacar Traore. Boubacar is one of the most pivotal figures in the African desert blues tradition.

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical LES MISERABLES will have its Middle East premiere at Dubai Opera, situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai on 15 November 2016. The much-loved and critically acclaimed show will open the city's first purpose-built performing arts theatre.

World Music Institute continues its Desert Blues series with a rare appearance by Mali's elusive superstar, Boubacar Traore. Boubacar is one of the most pivotal figures in the African desert blues tradition.

World Music Institute announces the fall and winter portion of the 2016-17 Season. In its second season under Artistic Director Par Neiburger and Executive Director Gaby Sappington, WMI will be curating a uniquely wide range of world music, from traditional and folkloric to the experimental and avant-garde.