Waltons New School of Music's acclaimed World Masters series began in 2003 with the aim of bringing to Ireland some of the world’s most extraordinary musicians and performing groups for concerts, workshops, masterclasses and public interviews. Our past 'World Masters' include:

• Tigran Hamasyan (2012)
• Ana Moura (2012)
• Béla Fleck (2012)
• Jan Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble (2011)
• Chucho Valdés & The Afro-Cuban Messengers (2011)
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo (2011)
• Juan Martín Flamenco Dance Ensemble (2011)
• The Blind Boys of Alabama (2011)
• Angélique Kidjo (2010)
• Eduardo Niebla (2010)
• Mariza (2010)
• Jean-Luc Ponty Quartet (2009)
• Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion (2009)
• Habib Koité & Bamada (2009)
• Bobby McFerrin - Solo (2008)
• Dee Dee Bridgewater - Red Earth Project (2008)
• Soweto Gospel Choir (2008)
• Spanish Harlem Orchestra (2008)
• Branford Marsalis Quartet (2007)
• Preservation Hall Jazz Band (2007)
• McCoy Tyner Septet (2006)
• Buena Vista Social Club (2006)
• Dianne Reeves - Strings Attached (2006)
• Bobby McFerrin - Solo (2005)
• Wayne Shorter Quartet (2005)
• Take 6 (2005)
• Dianne Reeves Quartet (2004)
• Juan Martín - Arte Flamenco Puro (2003)
• Trilok Gurtu Group (2003)

Go to Upcoming Events or Past Masters in the left menu for the latest information or a list of artists who have performed and taught in the series.

Waltons World Masters is supported by:

RTÉ lyric fm
Sunday Independent
Conrad Dublin Hotel

For additional press information, images, recordings or interview requests, please contact John Mardirosian at Waltons New School of Music, jmardirosian@newschool.ie.

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