The singer, guitarist, and songwriter Vieux Farka Touré merges his much-loved traditional Malian musical styles with elements of the blues. He plays at Brooklyn Bowl on April 25. 

The husband and wife fiddle team of Mark and Maggie O’Connor play everything from Beethoven to bluegrass. Together with the Vega Quartet, they play at Carnegie's Zankel Hall on April 25.

Blending trumpet, vibes, marimba, and accordion, the trio explores deep South American, New Orleans, and European influences, TRIAD plays two sets at Dizzy's Club on April 23.

Irish singer, songwriter and musician Orla Gartland finds an outlet for and comes to grips with her feelings in song. Gartland plays Webster Hall on April 23.

The Linda Lindas channel the spirit of original punk, power pop, and new wave through today's ears, eyes, and minds. They play at Brooklyn Steel on April 22. 

The artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist from LA’s Crenshaw District, Terrace Martin is one of the leading jazz musicians AND hip-hop producers. He plays at Blue Note, Apr. 18-21.

Liverpool duo King Hannah consists of singer and songwriter Hannah Merrick and guitarist Craig Whittle. They bring blazing guitar and soaring vocals to Elsewhere on April 18.

Nick Cave's music often leans towards the dark and gothic, but last year he released the record “Wild God” that embraced resilience and hope. He plays at Barclay's Center on April 17.

Corridor is a band from Montreal that plays an often arty, restrained brand of indie rock, sometimes tinged with psychedelia. They play on April 15 at Elsewhere Zone One.