Joan Anderman's picks for live music this weekend
Jazz
Herb Pomeroy Tribute
The MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble and a host of special guests celebrate the life of the late trumpeter and music educator. Tickets are $5 at the door; proceeds will benefit the Herb Pomeroy Jazz Development Fund.
MIT's Kresge Auditorium Tonight at 8.
617-253-2826, web.mit.edu/arts/ announcements
Folk
Curtis Eller
The self-described angriest yodeling banjo player in New York City hosts and performs at the fifth installment of the Twisted Roots variety show. The lineup includes indie-hillbillys the Wiyos, chanteuse Miss Tess, and country tunesmith Josh Lederman.
Lizard Lounge Tonight at 8.
617-547-0759, lizardloungeclub .com
Indie Pop
El Perro del Mar with Lykke Li
The melancholy Swedish songbird El Perro del Mar teams up with her retro-minded country-mate Lykke Li and Stockholm singer-songwriter Anna Ternheim for a triple bill of smart Scandinavian pop.
Middle East Upstairs Tonight at 10.
617-931-2000, ticketmaster.com
World
Zakir Hussain
The renowned Indian tabla player presents the Masters of Percussion tour, featuring a 10-person ensemble that includes percussionists from India's classical and folk traditions and the dancing drummers of the Meitei Pung Cholom Performing Troupe.
Sanders Theatre Tomorrow at 8 p.m.
617-876-4275, worldmusic.org
Hip-Hop
El-P and Dizzee Rascal
The adventurous rapper/producer El-P (with DJ Mr. Gibbs and the Mighty Quinn) and Britain's Mercury Prize-winning MC Dizzee Rascal team up for a double dose of innovative hip-hop. DJ Aaron LaCrate and Busdriver open the show.
Middle East Downstairs Sunday at 9 p.m.
617-931-2000, ticketmaster.com
