Jeff Klein, the percussionist, world music impresario and Global NOLA founder, succinctly summed up the goal of his new music series in the balcony room of the Blue Nile, “We want to make the balcony a haven for world musicians and people of all cultures.” Dubbed “Global Grooves,” the Saturday night performances begin in October and shows are scheduled through early December.

The string of performances begins on October 7 with a set by Muevelo the