Louis Cato is best known as the bandleader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and his own songs are a catchy blend of soul, blues, jazz, and pop. He plays at Bryant Park on July 4.

Pedro Cortes plays at Bryant Park on the first of two free concerts from the New York Guitar Festival on July 3.

The septet known as The Cookers is an all-star lineup of jazz masters, many of whom have been important players since the 1960's. They play at Smoke Jazz Club from July 2-6.

Afghan American rabab virtuoso Qais Essar and Sikh American trumpet player and singer Sonny Singh draw on the Sufi and Sikh traditions in their music. They play Joe's Pub on July 2.

Brooklyn-based purveyors of cumbia and surf, La Banda Chuska, play new songs from their recent release, Basic Bichos, in-studio. They play on July 4 at Rippers. 

The Haitian-born, NY-based producer Michaël Brun made his reputation by mixing Caribbean rhythms into electronic dance music. His annual party "Bayo" is June 28 at Barclays Center.  

The South African guitarist Derek Gripper plays together with oud master Rahim AlHaj at Kaufman Music Center on June 26. This show is part of the 2025 New York Guitar Festival.

The duo Buscabulla is based in Puerto Rico, and they make dreamy electronic pop that is both sophisticated and sensual. They headline a show at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! on June 26.

Cheikh Ibra Fam grew up in a musical family and was part of the band Orchestra Baobob. In his solo music, he blends Afropop with funk, jazz, soul. The show at DROM is CANCELED.