Seoul-based band Sangjaru combines traditional Korean music with the instruments and rhythms of Western rock, folk, and jazz. The band plays on Feb. 21 at Flushing Town Hall.

Mdou Moctar, a Tuareg guitarist from Niger, plays a style that’s come to be known as “desert blues.” He plays two acoustic shows at Sony Hall on Feb. 21.

Aoife O’Donovan joins The Knights to play her work America, Come. Plus, Mendelssohn’s majestic “Scottish” Symphony, and music by Mozart, on Feb. 20 at Carnegie's Zankel Hall.

SAFE HOUSE, by Tony Award-winning Irish playwright and director Enda Walsh, with original music by composer Anna Mullarkey is running at St. Ann's Warehouse until Mar. 2.

Hip Hop artist Brother Ali's music is full of pointed social commentary, religious imagery from both East and West, nerdy musical references, and playful productions. He plays in-studio.

Drummer and composer Sunny Jain of Red Baraat also leads Wild Wild East, recasting immigrants to America as modern day cowpokes. Wild Wild East plays at Kupferberg Center on Feb. 15.

Chicago-formed, New York-based American rock band Horsegirl showcases their mastery of counterpoint in a DIY way. Their live set in-studio is the latest Soundcheck Podcast.

The Secret Trio are three extraordinary musicians rooted in Turkish, Armenian and Macedonian Roma music together, are a world music chamber ensemble. They play at LunÀtico on Feb. 12.

Pianist and bandleader Aaron Parks and Little Big play post-genre music -slippery, propulsive, focused, raw, supple, and alive- (Blue Note Records) at Joe's Pub on Feb. 11.