

The World from the Streets of New York
CTMD Touring Artists celebrates diverse cultures from around the world while cultivating awareness for the traditional performing art forms found here in the United States. Representing a multitude of ensembles from various world cultures, CTMD Touring Artists brings to stages across the country, a highly eclectic mix of electrifying traditional performing artists. From exhilarating African dance troupes and seductively rhythmic Latin dance bands to wildly virtuosic European folk ensembles and explosive Asian drummers, presenters are sure to find an ensemble that will entertain, engage and educate.
CTMD Touring Artists is a program of the CENTER FOR TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE (CTMD), a New York based non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the practice of the traditional performing arts. Recently commemorating its 50th anniversary, CTMD continues to introduce audiences to vibrant ethnic folk traditions from around the globe through its highly lauded Touring Artists program.
Artists Based in the United States
Because CTMD’s artists are based in the United States, presenters are guaranteed the security of booking some of the most sought-after and exciting world artists without worrying about the hassle of visa applications or changing immigration regulations.
Artist Engagements
CTMD Touring Artists are regularly engaged for performances and residencies by major presenters around the country. Noteworthy presenters have included Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, The Music Center of Los Angeles and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.



- All
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- The Americas
- The Caribbean
- The Jewish Diaspora and the Caucasian Mountains
- The Middle East
- The US


Wuza Wuza Ensemble

Hamid Al-Saadi

Zerd

Yamini Kalluri
Farzad Amoozegar

Mariachi Real de Mexico

Zeb Bangash

Shashmaqam

Andy Statman

Alicia Svigals

Sri Lankan Dance Academy of New York

Sandaraa

Ikhlaq Hussain

EastRiver Ensemble

Zikrayat

Quraishi

Gaida

Ahmet Erdogdular

Maeandros Ensemble

Yuri Yunakov Ensemble

The New York Crimean Tatar Ensemble

Jerry O’Sullivan and Friends

Redobles de Cultura

Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Dance Ensemble

Kongo

DJA-Rara

Grupo Rebolu

La Cumbiamba eNeYé

Dancing Crane

Sidiki Conde and Tokounou

Kotchegna Dance Company

McCollough Sons of Thunder

Bonga & The Vodou Drums of Haiti

Caracumbe

Ologundê

Merita Halili & The Raif Hyseni Orchestra

Sachiyo Ito & Company

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

Retumba

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

Sounds of Korea

Cheres
