WOMAD

Congress Of Animals is a bunch of well-known musicians from Wellington who come together when their schedules allow. Audio

Kora is one of Aotearoa's most respected live bands whose music includes elements of reggae, rock, dub roots and hard-out space-funk! Audio

This five-piece acoustic band from Athens plays Greek music from the Rebetiko tradition that gets people singing and dancing. Audio

Ria Hall's original compositions touch on themes of love and war, revolution and change. Audio

Together they have come up with a captivating repertoire of songs that feature Maarja’s folk-like vocal delivery and electric violin, while Ruum’s electronic soundscapes provide an expansive… Audio

WOMAD 2019 is one of a handful of large scale events that opted not to cancel in the wake of the Christchurch Mosque shootings. It is after all a festival about inclusiveness and celebrating… Audio

Pick and Mix has new music by Wellington guitarist Julie Bevan and Malian superstar Bassekou Kouyate and we remember French pianist Jacques Loussier who has died after a fifty year career.  Video

Angelique Kidjo delivers a powerful and charismatic performance of her own and Talking Heads songs, headlining WOMAD 2019. She had the capacity crowd totally enthralled confirming her status as… Audio

Amjad Ali Khan is one of the undisputed masters of world music. He performs with his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash and their music is an exhilarating blend between East and West. Audio

Described by Rolling Stone magazine as 'The Best Reggae band in the world right now', The Black Seeds infuse their live shows with smooth well-paced energy and good vibes. Audio

Singer, songwriter, flautist and bandleader, La Dame Blanche delivers rhymes steeped in Cuban colloquialisms and refrains. Audio

Blending Mexican folk traditions with urban hip hop flavours, Las Cafeteras use their music to tell stories about the streets where they were raised, the communities they live in today and their… Audio

New Zealand singer/songwriter Charlotte Johansen delivers a spell-binding performance at WOMAD 2019.

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The Original Gypsies 12-piece band produces a tight wall of fiery flamenco-infused rhythms, accompanied by raw, raspy vocals. Audio

Sona Jobarteh is a master of the West-African 21-string harp, the kora. Audio

Sona Jobarteh is the first professional female Kora virtuoso to come from a West African Griot 9storyteller/musician) family. She performed Malian love song 'Jarabi' (Beloved) live for RNZ Music ahead… Video, Audio

A swamp-blues rock trio called My Baby who are based in Amsterdam and include a Kiwi guitarist had their audience up and dancing at WOMAD 2019 in Taranaki. Audio

Amjad Ali Khan live at WOMAD Video, Audio