ABOUT
Founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit, World Music Institute (WMI) has served
as the leading presenter of world music and dance within the United States.
WMI is committed to presenting the best in traditional and contemporary
music and dance from around the world with the goal of inspiring wonder
for world cultures through music and dance. WMI aims to enrich the lives
of people living in New York by promoting awareness of other cultures
and their traditions. WMI collaborates with community organizations and
academic institutions in fostering greater understanding and appreciation
of the world’s cultural traditions and presents at venues throughout the city.
WMI has presented more than 1,500 concerts and events featuring artists
from more than 100 countries across all continents. Through powerful
programming, WMI is creating a movement that promotes awareness and
engagement of other cultures, helping to encourage deeper understanding
of communities around the globe.
as the leading presenter of world music and dance within the United States.
WMI is committed to presenting the best in traditional and contemporary
music and dance from around the world with the goal of inspiring wonder
for world cultures through music and dance. WMI aims to enrich the lives
of people living in New York by promoting awareness of other cultures
and their traditions. WMI collaborates with community organizations and
academic institutions in fostering greater understanding and appreciation
of the world’s cultural traditions and presents at venues throughout the city.
WMI has presented more than 1,500 concerts and events featuring artists
from more than 100 countries across all continents. Through powerful
programming, WMI is creating a movement that promotes awareness and
engagement of other cultures, helping to encourage deeper understanding
of communities around the globe.
