The global sounds available for touring in America continue to expand; if you program (or are considering programming) world music in your series or your community, you’ll want to check the pulse of the field at this session. Topics will include: new sounds hitting American stages (this is not your mother’s world music anymore); methods for integrating world music with other programming; innovative approaches to reaching new audiences and educational offerings; programming world music suitable for a diversity of settings; and making world music accessible to your audiences.