Weekend passes are now on sale for the 7th Annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival, presented by the Center for Cultural Vibrancy. Join us April 17–18, 2026, at the Baltimore Museum of Industry for a joyful celebration of the living traditions of old-time music. Enjoy concerts, workshops, square dancing, jamming,…...
World Culture in Context selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator for Arts & Culture!
It’s been tough to keep this one under wraps… but now we can shout it loud: Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected our World Culture in Context program for the Digital Accelerator for Arts & Culture! This initiative supports cultural organizations in strengthening their technology and management practices to improve operations, drive…...
Healing Khayal & Qawwali: Ancient Sounds Finding New Ears
When we first met the Saami family, we stepped into a living tradition that has carried the breath of imagination for nearly 800 years. The art of Khayal—meaning “imagination”—is among the oldest forms of Hindustani vocal improvisation, passed carefully from master to student, generation to generation. Through our partnership with the…...
Applications Open: Cohort 3 – Khayal Apprenticeship with The Saami Family
We are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for Cohort 3 of the Khayal Apprenticeship, a rare, four-week intensive with The Saami Brothers alongside their father, Ustad Naseeruddin Saami. This immersive program offers group training sessions and optional one-on-one lessons focused on the fundamentals of voice culture—discovering your true…...
