Indonesia’s classical ensemble is the gamelan, or bronze percussion instruments. New York's Gamelan Kusuma Laras plays at the Indonesian Consulate in an informal setting, 7PM, on May 28.

Composer, double-bassist, and electronicist Florent Ghys is originally from France. Ghys plays music from his new two-album set, Ritournelles and Mosaïques at Joe's Pub on May 26.

Pianist and composer Kris Davis leads her Diatom Ribbons band which includes Terri Lyne Carrington, Val Jeanty, Trevor Dunn and Julian Lage, May 24-29 at Village Vanguard.

Adia Victoria uses her own brand of gothic blues to tell stories from the South. Her new single, “In The Pines,” borrows a title and a few lyrics from the old folk song of the same name.

Jose Conde was part of the band Ola Fresca, and New York’s Cuban music community. His new Miami-influenced funky tropical pop record is just out; he plays on May 24 at Joe’s Pub. 

The cinematic Minnesota band Cloud Cult makes emotive, orchestral indie rock that goes well with film. Their live shows involve painters on-stage, and they play at City Winery on May 22.

Sudanese-American bandleader Sinkane, aka Ahmed Gallab, blends electronica, funk, and psychedelia in his songs. He plays Brooklyn Bowl on May 19, along with a DJ set by James Murphy.

Brooklyn-based guitarist, composer and MacArthur fellow Mary Halvorson plays music from her new double album, Amaryllis and Belladonna, with Mivos Quartet at National Sawdust on May 18.

Amythyst Kiah's takes the gently wistful/sardonic Tori Amos song “Sugar,” and turns it into hard-charging, full-on, amps-to-11 blues-rock number. It's part of the Weekly Music Roundup.