The month-long festival showcases international music at venues throughout the District.

Falu and her Bollywood Orchestra invite their audience to explore the many colors of South Asian culture.

DCist interviewed Zakir Hussain, one of the world’s finest percussionists, in advance of his upcoming performance with the Masters of Percussion.

Sitarist Anoushka Shankar continues her fusion of Indian classical and other world music traditions with a performance at Lisner. DCist interviewed her in advance of the show.

Sitarist Anoushka Shankar has always sought to infuse her classical Indian music with a more international sound. On Friday, she will perform at Lisner with an ensemble that combines her ancient traditions with Spanish flamenco.

Yamato blends theatricality and showmanship with the ancient traditions of Japanese taiko drumming. The 17-piece percussion ensemble will be at Lisner on Sunday for a 7 p.m. show.

Malika Zarra‘s story echoes those of so many of us who share the immigrant’s experience. Originally from a village in southern Morocco, Zarra’s family moved to France, where she was forced to live a hyphenated existence. For some, having to adapt to a new culture while maintaining ancestral ties can be stifling. Many, however, see the possibilities that lie in drawing from the best of both worlds and do not see it as an either/or proposition, but rather seek an amalgamation of old and new as a distinct cultural identity.

Twenty-five years have passed since Ladysmith Black Mambazo first came to the attention of Western ears through their work on Paul Simon‘s seminal Graceland album. Since that time, the South African a cappella group has toured the world continuously, spreading its gospel of peace and harmony. Every Mambazo performance is a completely uplifting experience, presenting the audience a chance to witness a group of men whose goal is to attain pure joy, both for themselves and those listening.

The traditions of Indian classical music stretch back, literally, thousands of years. But over the past decade or so, there has been a steady stream of South Asian musicians looking to incorporate these ancient musical conventions into the 21st century. Artists such as Anoushka Shankar, the MIDIval Punditz, Karsh Kale, Cheb-i-Sabbah and DJ Rekha are just a few of the artists that have brought this hybrid sound into clubs and concert halls. Another name to add to this list is Suphala, a talented young tabla player, producer and composer who has started making waves in New York’s music scene.

Chilean MC Ana Tijoux kicks of re/route’s inaugural season tonight at Līv.Being an international city, Washington, D.C. has no shortage of international music. But most of those global sounds are found in larger concert halls, with relatively few opportunities for enthusiasts to hear what is going on in the world’s club and underground music scenes. A new venture, re/route, is seeking to change that, beginning with an event featuring Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux tonight at…