Brozman’s work with musicians from around the world has marked him as a pioneer in finding a common thread among global musical cultures. Cashdollar was a member of the Grammy-winning western swing band Asleep At The Wheel and has played with Bob Dylan, Levon Helm and Paul Butterfield. Lanois has produced albums by U2, Bob Dylan and Peter Gabriel and makes a special solo appearance on pedal steel, which he has described as his "first love." Musician Magazine recognized Tronzo’s groundbreaking slide technique, calling him one of the "100 greatest guitarists of all time."

Brazilian guitarist Vinicius Cantuária and New York guitarist Marc Ribot perform together in a rare duo format.  Cantuária has worked with everyone from Laurie Anderson to Bill Frisell, and is at the forefront of the Neo-Brazilian music scene.  Marc Ribot, a leading light of New York City's downtown scene, initially made a name for himself through indelible road and studio work with Elvis Costello, Marianne Faithfull and Tom Waits. Ribot formed Los Cubanos Postizos and is currently working on a new, sonically dense rock band called the Marc Ribot Mystery Trio.

The extraordinary singer, guitarist, and percussionist Badi Assad showcases her exhilaratingly adventurous style. The sister of Sergio and Odair, the famous classical guitarists "Duo Assad", Badi followed in her brothers' footsteps on the instrument, while exploring her own creative vision, winning Guitar Player magazine's 1995 Readers' Poll for Best Classical Album of the Year. As a singer, Badi is vibrant and electric, responding to her inner passions with deft creativity. www.badiassad.com.br

Marco Cappelli commissioned 10 musicians to compose “extreme” guitar pieces for him to play, wielding both the unusual possibilities of his own guitar style and the composers’ rigorous written structures.  The composers include: Elliott Sharp, Otomo Yoshihide, Ikue Mori, Marc Ribot, David Shea, Anthony Coleman, Nick Didkovsky, Mark Stewart, Erik Friedlander and Annie Gosfield.

Marco Cappelli commissioned 10 musicians to compose “extreme” guitar pieces for him to play, wielding both the unusual possibilities of his own guitar style and the composers’ rigorous written structures.  The composers include: Elliott Sharp, Otomo Yoshihide, Ikue Mori, Marc Ribot, David Shea, Anthony Coleman, Nick Didkovsky, Mark Stewart, Erik Friedlander and Annie Gosfield.

Choro Ensemble captures the authentic, swinging sounds of Choro music with dazzling instrumental virtuosity. New York's only group dedicated exclusively to the preservation and perpetuation of this once-endangered musical form best identified with the celebrated composer Pixinguinha. www.choroensemble.com

One of the most original and creative artists of today, David Torn is a texturalist/guitarist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, writer and occasional singer. Torn has released many acclaimed records as a leader and has recently collaborated with a diverse array of artists, such as Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck, David Bowie and Tori Amos. Mojo magazine cited LaFosse as “an astonishing guitarist of a very different ilk... Fripp and Zappa, step aside” and 20th Century Guitar magazine described his music as “A spectacular collision of manifold musical thoughts and patterns.”

Paying tribute the genius of this American original, are veteran bluesman, John Hammond, singer-songwriter Eleni Mandell (referred to by the New Yorker as "perhaps the best unsigned artist in the business.") and Tin Hat Trio, the freewheeling chamber music ensemble  described by Acoustic Guitar magazine as “the poster band of a new folk-jazz fusion.” Presented in association with WFUV Radio and broadcast on 90.7 FM.

Our 2nd biannual Guitar Marathon at the 92nd Street Y's Kaufman Auditorium will run from 2 - 10pm, with one break at 5pm. “An epic event" is how the The Wall Street Journal classified our last Marathon, and Jazz Times called it “a veritable guitar orgy.” Half- and full-day tickets are available now.

Performning works by Sanz, Brouwer, Piazzolla, Rodrigo, Tórroba, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Albéniz, Gustavino, de la Torre, Scheer, Copland, Geoghegan, Myers & Domeniconi.

Renowned for his technique, innovation and compelling compositions during his two-decade recording career, Alex De Grassi is considered one of the world’s top fingerstyle, steel-string acoustic guitarists.His album The Water Garden was a nominated for a Grammy Award and he is the subject of a PBS concert/interview television show, “Alex de Grassi: The Artist’s Profile.”

Reverend Gary Davis (1896-1972) was a giant in the field of acoustic blues and gospel music. A powerful singer and a masterful guitar player, many rock and roll legends of the 60s learned his songs and playing style, some from him personally. His works have been recorded by David Van Ronk, Taj Mahal, Jorma Kaukonen, The Grateful Dead and Stefan Grossman.  Four distinctive artists will honor his musical legacy in this special tribute concert. Presented in association with WFUV Radio and broadcast on 90.7 FM.

The world premiere of new Bill Frisell film scores commissioned by the New York Guitar Festival®. The scores will accompany five early films by Georges Méliès, including "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) and "The Impossible Voyage" (1904).

The world premiere of new Bill Frisell film scores commissioned by the New York Guitar Festival®. The scores will accompany five early films by Georges Méliès, including "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) and "The Impossible Voyage" (1904).

Featured in the acclaimed “Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony”, VusiMahlasela is South Africa's leading political songwriter. At a young ageVusi was exposed to the music of local legends Miriam Makeba and HughMasekela. Vusi participated in ANC rallies where he would recite poetry,sing and perform with the guitar South African writer and Nobel-prize winnerNadine Gordimer gave him. In late 2000, Vusi was invited to perform on DaveMatthews Band's multi-platinum album Everyday. In 2003, Matthews signedMahlasela to his own New York-based label, ATO Records.