Head to Ashland for an exciting new Global Sound series booked by former Richmonder Jim Thomson. This show features Amadou Kouyate from Washington, a dynamic performer on djembe and koutiro, as well as the 21-string kora. He’ll be joined by veteran guitarist and mandolinist Nathaniel Braddock of the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International and Trio Mokili on Thursday, March 16, from 8-10 p.m. $10. ashlandcoffeeandtea.com.