WOMAD
Edmar Castañeda
Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda has been in New Zealand attending and playing at Womad in New Plymouth. The 37 year old New York based Latin-Jazz inspired harpist tells Trevor Reekie about taking… Audio
Interview: Songhoy Blues | WOMAD 2016
Yadana Saw takes a wander around the first night of Womad 2016 with one of opening acts of this year's festival, Aliou Toure from Malian band Songhoy Blues. Audio, Gallery
In session: Edmar Castañeda | WOMAD 2016
Colombian Harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda plays melody, rhythm and bass lines all at once - you'll find it hard to believe you're listening to a single musician. Here he is in session with Trevor Reekie… Audio
Nick Bollinger live preview of WOMAD 2016
New Plymouth's Womad festival, which kicks off tonight, has secured at least three more years. Music critic Nick Bollinger joins Checkpoint from the site. Audio
In session: DakhaBrakha | WOMAD 2016
Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha fuse Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian influences to create a truly global sound. Here they are in session with Trevor Reekie live at WOMAD 2016. Audio
Who will wow you at WOMAD?
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The act that blows your mind at this weekend's WOMAD may well be a band you've never heard of from a country you didn't know existed, says Nick Bollinger.
Womad kicks off with new deal
The organisers of Womad New Zealand, which kicks off in New Plymouth tonight, have secured a new deal which guarantees the world music festival will return to Taranaki for the next three years. Audio
WOMAD set to stay in Taranaki
The organisers of WOMAD have secured a deal guaranteeing the world music festival will return to Taranaki for the next three years.
John Grant: songs of sobriety
American singer-songwriter John Grant is lauded for his vocal presence and confessional ballads. Now based in Iceland, he and his five-piece band will perform at the Auckland Arts Festival, and WOMAD… Audio
Grant Smithies on Womad
Founded by Peter Gabriel in 1982, WOMAD launched here in NZ a decade later (1992), with this year's event taking place March 18th-20th at Taranaki's Bowl of Brooklands. Grant Smithies checks out three… Audio
Womad Taranaki 2016 Preview
Enjoy a preview of some of the fascinating and eclectic array International and local performers heading our way for the Womad Taranaki Festival in New Plymouth in March 2016 - hosted by Trevor… Audio
Grey Tickles, Black Pressure by John Grant
Nick Bollinger surveys songs about depression and discos from Reykjavík resident John Grant. Audio
Emere Wano: WOMAD 2016
The lineup for next year's WOMAD world music festival in Taranaki is out. Artistic director Emere Wano talks through some of the highlights. Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Balkan Beat Box, Che Sudaka
Interviews and live performances from Balkan Beat Box and Che Sudaka. Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Richard Thompson, Luzmila Carpio
An interview and live performance from Richard Thompson and his his Electric Trio. Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Trinity Roots
An interview and live performance from locals Trinity Roots. Audio
WOMAD 2015 Live: Balkan Beat Box, Luzmila Carpio
An interview and live performance from Balkan Beat Box, a Brooklyn-based band originally from Tel Aviv, as well as a charismatic live performance from diminutive Bolivian singer, Luzmila Carpio who… Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Public Service Broadcasting
An interview and live performance from English electronic duo Public Service Broadcasting, who delivered an impressive multi media show that featured old British and American films, wartime propaganda… Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Che Sudaka, Tahuna Breaks
An interview and live performance from Spanish based group Che Sudaka, originally from Columbia and Argentina. Then, a set from Auckland-based funk band Tahuna Breaks who had an appreciative Womad… Video, Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Fanfare Ciocarlia, Flavia Coelho
Aar an interview and live performance from 12 piece brass band, Fanfare Ciocarlia - all hailing from the same small village in Northeastern Romania. We also feature a performance from Brazilian… Audio
