WOMAD - World of Music, Arts and Dance the internationally established Festival, which brings together artists from all over the globe. The central aim of the WOMAD festival is to celebrate the world's many forms of music, arts and dance.
WOMAD Festivals are family-oriented, diverse and active musical events; sometimes offering as many as seven stages within the festival site.
There are also participatory workshops, where the audience has a chance to meet and learn about the visiting artists and their music. Special events for children, including organised workshops and activities, create an experience both educational and entertaining.
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Event Review: Africa Express – The Circus @ The Big Top (London; Friday 29th March 2019)
If you have attended any of the previous Africa Express shows, you know they never disappoint your thirst for music. For hours and hours, they stun you with a deluge of quality acts and unexpected collaborations, not only featuring the exceptional artistry of the musicians involved but also their welcoming…
Artists:
Batida ,
Blur ,
Damon Albarn ,
Django Django ,
Dobet Gnahore ,
Ellie Rowsell ,
Georgia ,
Joan As Policewoman ,
Krar Collective ,
London Community Gospel Choir ,
Mounir Troudi ,
ONIPA ,
Rokia Traoré ,
The Turbans ,
Tony Allen
Gallery: Walthamstow Garden Party @ Lloyd Park (London, Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 2018)
It was another triumphant weekend at Walthamstow Garden Party. Sunbathing in glorious weather and indulging in radiant notes played by brilliant musicians, we enjoyed every minute of it. From its debut, basking in Saturday’s early afternoon heat with London African Gospel Choir and their rendition of Paul Simon’s Graceland, until Sunday…
Artists:
Adrian Sherwood ,
Adrian Sherwood And Creation Rebel ,
Afro Cuban All Stars ,
Creation Rebels ,
Doña Onete ,
Fatoumata Diawara ,
Seun Kuti ,
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Album Review: Terraforming in Analogue Space – IRL Remixes 2000 – 2015 (IRL, 24th February 2017) + Q&A with Nick “Dubulah” Page
IRL’s double album, Terraforming In Analogue Space – IRL Remixes 2000 – 2015 celebrates 15 years (2000-2015) of the unique, Aztec, spiritual sound for which they are so well known. With a tunnel-like soundscape for the listener to pass through, all the while marvelling at the journey. The very best…
Artists:
Dub Colossus ,
Imed Alibi ,
Justin Adams ,
Lo-Jo ,
Malawi Mouse Boys ,
Nick 'Dubulah' Page ,
Penguin Cafe Orchestra ,
Tinariwen
Interview: Tom Haxell – IRL, Independent Record Ltd (January 2017)
There was a time, not long ago, when ‘independent’ was the new hype. During the late-1990s/early 2000s, everything needed to be independent or indie to be cool, almost hipster. Labels, bands and venues competed to be or look like as independent as possible. Unfortunately, very few of those (so-called) independent…
Artists:
Acholi Machon ,
Justin Adams ,
Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara ,
Malawi Mouse Boys ,
Nick Page ,
Tinariwen
Preview: London African Music Festival @ London (Various Venues, 18-27 September 2015)
For the thirteenth year in a row, London becomes the northernmost African city. Twenty-six acts spread over ten days of “glorious music” and ten London vibrant venues will bring to life the 2015 edition of the London African Music Festival. The event, organized by Joyful Noise since 2003, has always…
Artists:
Aar Maanta ,
Daby Touré ,
Ebo Taylor ,
Gordon Masiala ,
Joe Driscoll And Sekou Kouyate ,
Mose Fan Fan ,
Oum ,
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 ,
Suzanna Lubrano ,
Yinka Davies
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