Nitin Sawhney: Past, Present and Future Unplugged

is cancelled due to illness, but may we Recommended

The Idan Raichel Project Tuesday, October 29, 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Chamber Seating

The Idan Raichel Project burst onto Israel’s music scene in 2002, changing the face of Israeli popular music and offering a message of love and tolerance. With a captivating blend of global sounds coupled with sophisticated production and a spectacular live show, the Idan Raichel Project has become one of the hottest world music concerts on the planet, selling out wherever they go. $35, $30, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC Students and Youth 17 and under: $10

Amjad Ali Khan Ensemble: Three Sarods and Two Tablas Saturday, March 1, 8 p.m. Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Chamber Seating

His concerts have been called magical. As a sarod virtuoso he is a superstar in India, revered for his expressive, vocalized playing. In his hands, the sarod’s 25 strings produce a rich palette of overtones mimicking the complex tone colors and expressive range of the human voice. With his two sons on tablas, Ali Khan’s musical prowess is sure to leave you spellbound. $30, $25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC Students and Youth 17 and under: $10 On-site preconcert talk at 7 p.m.

Asif Ali Khan and Party Saturday, March 29, 8 p.m. Fine Arts Center Concert Hall Chamber Seating

A protégé of the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Asif Ali Khan and his accompanying musicians offer a distinctive and inspiring experience. Energetic rhythms and varied tempos range from the meditative and trance-like to the suddenly thrilling and ecstatic. Experience it for yourself―the passion and exhilaration of Asif’s qawwali. $30, $25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC Students and Youth 17 and under: $10 On-site preconcert talk at 7 p.m.