Founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit, World Music Institute has served as the leading presenter of world music and dance within the United States. For the past 30 years, WMI has built the most comprehensive concert series of diverse music and dance performances, presenting the finest in traditional and contemporary music and dance from around the world. WMI encourages cultural exchange between nations and ethnic groups and collaborates with community organizations and academic institutions in fostering greater understanding of the world’s cultural traditions. World Music Institute inspires wonder for world cultures through music and dance. Through powerful programming, WMI is creating a movement that promotes awareness and engagement of other cultures, helping to foster deeper understanding of communities around the globe.