Alice Coltrane was a harpist, keyboardist, and composer, and a leader in what has come to be called “spiritual jazz.” There's a concert celebrating her music at Carnegie Hall on May 16.

The indie pop band Lucius has a signature sound – namely, the vocal harmonies of Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig. They bring their show to Irving Plaza on May 15 with opener Victoria Canal.

The Japanese singer, guitarist, and founder of the hermine label, Ichiko Aoba plays on May 14 with the Wordless Music Quintet, a contemporary classical ensemble at Kings Theatre.

Guitarist William Tyler has come to be known for his cosmic country: a blend of the rootsy and the psychedelic, the acoustic and the electronic. He plays at National Sawdust on May 13. 

Sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar has created a truly global form of music built around the sounds of her sitar. She and her band perform a live set from National Sawdust. 

Italy's C2C Festival unveils its debut US edition with an lineup featuring Oneohtrix Point Never, Nala Sinephro, Two Shell, Evilgiane, John Glacier and more on May 9.

Brooklyn-based brass and drum-led Bhangra dance-party band Red Baraat plays May 8 at Brooklyn Bowl, on the release of their latest record, "Bhangra Rangeela".

Ugandan-born, Austin-based Jon Muq melds African and Western melodies, reflecting the astonishing journey of a cross-continental life. He plays at Joe's Pub on May 8.

JACK Quartet plays music by their own Austin Wulliman—an in-demand violinist, highly regarded educator, and accomplished composer - on May 6 at 6PM at Miller Theatre.