Big Freedia, Queen of Bounce, brings the Christmas in Central City Tour to Brooklyn Bowl on Dec. 8.

Yemen Blues mixes traditional Yemeni folk music with West African grooves and western rock and funk. They play on Dec. 7 at House of Yes, part of the World Music Institute’s series. 

Cellist Ashley Bathgate and percussion sextet Mantra Percussion perform composer and electronic musician Matt McBane's 'Topography' at National Sawdust on Dec. 6 at 7:30PM.

North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Anjimile returns with 'The King', a darker and more expansive take on difficult issues. He plays at Public Records on Dec. 5.

Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra celebrate the 40th anniversary of East Harlem Bomba y Plena ensemble Los Pleneros de la 21 at the Hostos Center in The Bronx on Dec. 2.

Brutally honest songwriter Lydia Loveless, once dubbed the "savior of cowpunk" plays their brainy "outlaw music" at Baby's All Right on Dec. 1 and Mercury Lounge on Dec 2. 

Seattle-based keyboardist and composer Wayne Horvitz curates a residency at The Stone, Nov. 29-Dec. 2. Expect his sextet; an electroacoustic 10-piece band; duos and trios; and more.

Brazilian guitarist Fabiano do Nascimento and American sax player Sam Gendel team up for a lovely arrangement of “Foi Boto”, by the pianist and composer Waldemar Henrique. 

Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Okwui Okpokwasili and her longtime collaborator Peter Born present Adaku, Part 1: The Road Opens, Nov. 28-Dec. 2 at BAM's Next Wave Festival.