Saltare brings together musical traditions from around the world and explores the many ways that folk music intersects with dance, classical music, jazz, and improvisatory music. Saltare originally met in the New England Conservatory of Music’s Contemporary Musical Arts department, where they played in the Middle Eastern Ensemble. They have since moved into many other types of music, ranging from traditional styles from Ireland, Canada, and the Appalachians, classical Turkish music, Jewish cantorial music, and avant-garde improvisation. Each of their ventures explores the many ways music explores groove, melody, and rhythm, and brings them all together in the form of compelling, emotional, and groovy original music.