The long-running brass band from Cambridge, MA, The Either/Orchestra, plays the style of music known as Ethiopiques at Brooklyn Bowl as part of the Winter Jazzfest Marathon on Jan. 10. 

The Klezmatics celebrate their 40th anniversary with special guests Joshua Nelson, Lavender Light Gospel Choir & La Manga at sony Hall on Jan. 9. 

FRÄNDER unites Swedish and Estonian traditions with a bold modern edge, creating a contemporary “heavy folk” sound. They play Nordic Next at the David Rubenstein Atrium on Jan 8. 

Beth Morrison Projects presents BMP: SONGBOOK, a two-night live performance event celebrating twenty years of groundbreaking innovation in American opera at National Sawdust on Jan. 7-8.

Cellist Rebecca Foon has played with experimental rock bands like Thee Silver Mt Zion and lead a world music ensemble called Esmerine. She plays new solo dreamy pop music, in-studio.

Joseph Arthur’s career has included a long list of solo LPs, often addressing his battles with drugs, alcohol, and PTSD. He plays on Jan. 2 at City Winery. 

Hear a new reimagined Messiah which works in the Epiphany story of the Three Kings at 3PM on Jan. 1 with the ARTEK Orchestra and Singers at St Ignatius of Antioch Church. 

Grammy-nominated vocalist Jazzmeia Horn sings jazz standards and pop tunes by Erykah Badu, Rachelle Ferrell and Stevie Wonder. She plays two sets on New Year's Eve at Smoke Jazz Club.

Singer, author, and guitarist Dar Williams creates songs that often deal with family, gender stereotypes, religion, and missed connections. She plays at Bell House on Dec. 30.