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 in Senegal and was part of the band Orchestra Baobob. In his solo music, he blends Afropop with funk, jazz, soul. He plays at DROM on June 24.

Philadelphia-via-Vegas artist Shamir's latest, his final solo act, is "Ten", a love letter to friends who shaped Shamir’s life. He plays intimate arrangements of these songs, in-studio.

The experimental soul singer born Josiah Wise is known as serpentwithfeet makes music that ranges from sexy club bangers to eerie, future-soul ballads. He plays Little Island on June 20.

The band called Chicha Libre is based in Brooklyn, but their music is based on a sound that came out of Peru over half a century ago. They play at Baby's All Right on June 20.

Mexican superstar Natalia Lafourcade weaves the rich tapestry of Mexican musical heritage with modern sensibilities into her innovative songs. She plays at NJPAC on June 19.

Adrian Younge isn’t just a composer—he’s a sonic architect, bringing together psychedelic soul and orchestral storytelling. He brings his orchestra to Damrosch Park on June 18.