The versatile quartet Sō Percussion has redefined the scope and role of the modern percussion ensemble in 21st-century music. They play at Zankel Hall on Jan. 23.

No-No Boy, the project of musician and scholar Julian Saporiti, blends folk songs, sound art, and storytelling in his work. He plays a free show at David Rubenstein Atrium on Jan. 22.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Minneapolis-based hip hop duo known as Atmosphere. They play at Brooklyn Steel on Jan .22

The singer and songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche comes to City Vineyard on Jan. 20-21, armed with a guitar, a deadpan sense of humor, killer songs, and a voice that makes tough guys cry.

The Iraqi American oud master Rahim AlHaj plays a solo set from the 2025 New York Guitar Festival, and with South African guitarist Derek Gripper recorded at Kaufman Music Center.

Jan. 16-17 marks the 40th annual Golden Festival, a celebration of Balkan folk music and dance founded by the band Zlatne Uste. The Music, Dance, and Joy are at the Marquee Astoria.

Vibraphonist, composer, arranger, and educator Nikara Warren is a Brooklynite, born and raised. She leads Nikara Presents Black Wall Street at Bar LunÀtico on Friday, Jan. 16. 

New York musician Eszter Balint has been making music since her early teen years, combining elements of rock, pop, and folk. She plays at Joe's Pub on Jan. 14.

Catalan folk duo Tarta Relena's vocal-based music limns centuries and borders, and often uses electronics. They play at Jan. 13 at Public Records in Brooklyn.