- The annual festival, which has been promoting the world's greatest musical traditions for over 20 years, features an eclectic array of musical discoveries from today's hottest international sounds to styles born and bred in the U.S. The festival is part of JanArtsNYC, the annual collection of world-class public performances and innovative industry gatherings taking place throughout the month of January at various NYC venues, presented by the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.