Traditional Instruments

Gamelan Musicians Perform Sekaten Festival in Yogyakarta

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 · on a festival main stage in Yogyakarta

Tuareg Musicians at Dubai Waterfront Predawn

Canon Pellix · at a waterfront celebration in Dubai

Erhu Duo Performing on Bridge Over Lotus Pond at Night

Sony NEX-7 · on a festival main stage in Lanzhou

Cuban Rumba Dance in Havana Courtyard

Sony a7R II · in a temple courtyard in Ben Guerir

Griot Singing Histories Under Mango Tree

iPhone 7 · along a salt-sprayed cliff edge near Semarang

Balafon Player in Bamako Train Terminal Twilight

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 · inside a restored train terminal in Bamako

Tuvan Igil Player on Alpenglow Meadow Display

Canon EOS 550D · on a painted display ledge in Ason, Kathmandu

Gnawa Musician Playing Guembri on Theater Stage

Samsung Galaxy S23+ · on a theater stage in Bab Bou Jeloud, Fez

Maracatu Drummers Under Noon Rain in Recife Hall

Zorki 1 · in a ceremonial hall near Recife

Rebab Player in Javanese Gamelan Temple Precinct

Fujifilm GFX100 · in a temple precinct in Kemang, Jakarta

Shamisen on Tatami Under Night Spotlights

Fujifilm X-Pro2 · in a rehearsal room in Philosopher's Path, Kyoto

Panpipe Musician on Kathmandu Stage at Dawn

Minolta SR-T 101 · on a theater stage in Kathmandu

Silhouette of Javanese Rebab Player in Candlelight

Hasselblad X2D 100C · in a temple precinct in Jakarta

Erhu Duo Performing on Podgorica Stage

Nikon D7200 · on a dimly lit stage in Podgorica

Shamisen on Tatami Floor Nishiki Kyoto

Leica M4-2 · on a dimly lit stage in Nishiki, Kyoto

Pipa Player Under Moonlit Georgia Night Sky

Canon EOS 500D · under a band of cold starlight in Georgia

Sitar Player Under Circus Tent Marigolds

Sony a6600 · under a circus tent in Jinan

Gnawa Musician Plays Sintir in Fez Concert Hall

Hasselblad X1D · in a concert hall in Tanneries, Fez

Cuban Son Band Performing on Tuzla Stage

iPhone 12 mini · on a dimly lit stage in Tuzla

Scottish Ceilidh Band Spinning Couples Before Dusk

Sony a7C · near Glasgow

Monks Blowing Horns in Tijuana Autumn

iPhone 15 Plus · in Tijuana

Senegalese Drummer Dancing Under Circus Tent

Nikon D1 · under a circus tent in Kunming

Ceilidh Band Playing in Glasgow Prayer Hall

Samsung Galaxy S21+ · in a prayer hall in Glasgow

Okinawan Sanshin Player on Reef Porch at Twilight

iPhone 13 Pro Max · beside a reef crevice under clear water near Cebu

Gamelan Performance at Sekaten Festival Dawn

Nikon D40 · in a shrine courtyard in Yogyakarta

Morin Khuur Player Under Oregon Valley Sky

Polaroid model 95 · across a wide valley floor in Oregon

Andean Musician with Quena in Paris Dawn Light

Nikon D7000 · near Paris

Gamelan Instruments at Sekaten Festival Jakarta

Lomo LC-A · in a shrine courtyard in Senopati, Jakarta

Silhouetted Son Band on Bhaktapur Stage at Night

Fujifilm X-T4 · on a theater stage in Bhaktapur

Jazz Bassist Plays Upright on Gyeongju Stage Night

Lomo LC-A · on a festival main stage in Gyeongju

Erhu Duo Performs on Bridge Over Lotus Pond

Minox 8x11 · on a theater stage in Wuhan

Pinpeat Ensemble at Brampton Dawn

Pentax K10D · at a street corner busking spot in Brampton

Gamelan Musicians Playing Bronze Under Moonlight

Canon EOS 750D · in a shrine courtyard in Yogyakarta

Kabuki Actor Backstage Jazz Club Isfahan

Google Pixel 7 · at a jazz club in Isfahan

Drum Major Leading Band in Shanghai Shrine

Canon EOS-1D · in a shrine lined with lanterns in Shanghai

Rebab Player in Javanese Gamelan Festival Jakarta

Nikon FA · on a festival main stage in Jakarta

Festival Drum in Night Market Amber Light

Nikon D6 · at a night market near Santos

Oud Player in Akola Theater Night Performance

Canon EOS 600D · on a theater stage in Akola

Silhouetted Azmari Singer in Rustavi Dawn Mist

iPhone 14 · at a street corner busking spot in Rustavi

Mariachi Band Midnight Plaza Performance Puebla

iPhone 14 · in a public square in Puebla

Mariachi Trumpet Player Midnight Serenade Mexico City

Samsung Galaxy S21 · on an outdoor festival stage in Mexico City

Malian Ngoni Player by River Under Stars

Olympus XA · beneath thin cloud gaps and stars near Nagoya

Golden Hour Rebab Player in Jakarta Gamelan

Samsung Galaxy S21+ · on a festival main stage in Blok M, Jakarta

Erhu Player on Guangzhou Bridge Before Dawn

Leica M3 · at a street corner busking spot in Guangzhou

Azmari Singer Performing at Dawn in Oshawa

Pentax 6x7 · on a dimly lit stage in Oshawa

Gamelan Ensemble Performing Under Pavilion Lights

Canon EOS D30 · at a public square during a festival in Yogyakarta

Cuban Son Band on Rawalpindi Balcony Before Dawn

Canon EOS R50 V · at a jazz club in Rawalpindi