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All artists who are performing on a stage are listed alphabetically below. Don't forget to check out our Roving and Visual Artists, and there are plenty of experiences to be had in our Global Village. |
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 Adel Salameh is one of the world's finest oud players and the music of his trio draws deeply from tradition. Haunting and melancholic, it is a seamless union of Middle Eastern and North African influences. www.adelsalameh.com |
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 A virtuoso vocalist, Akhter Jahan is the foremost female exponent in Australia of the entrancing and timeless music traditions of Bengal. Her expertly controlled voice conveys an astounding array of emotions. www.akhterjahan.net
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 A true superstar of African music, Alpha Blondy sings with real soul and spirituality. His songs convey passionate messages against violence, poverty and racism and his onstage presence is electrifying. On this first-ever tour to Australia, he and his 16-piece reggae band will be one of the sensations of the festival. www.africafest.com/alphablondy (unofficial site)
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 With wistful harmonies and songs that swing from the foot-stomping to the mournful in an instant, The Audreys are a beguiling melange of 'fallen angel' vocals and fascinating toy store and stringed instrumentation. www.theaudreys.com.au |
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 Returning to the festival after 13 years, this joyful, 32-strong a cappella choir takes its inspiration from African-American gospel and spiritual music. www.cafeofthegateofsalvation.com.au
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 From the highlands of Scotland comes one of the major forces in Celtic music today. Since 1984 they have toured the world and released a clutch of award-winning albums. Capercaillie's unique brand of fusion takes 'crossover' to another level, combining exquisite vocals with familiar instruments, samples and loops. www.capercaillie.co.uk
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 One of the most explosive live acts to emerge onto the world stage of late, Daara J are the confident and positive new voice of African hip-hop. Theirs is an uplifting and joyous combination of traditional melodies, beat boxing and multi-lingual rapping. www.africafest.com/daaraj (unofficial site) 
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 An exuberant group who pound out primitive rhythms with modern flair, 'Dulsori' (literally 'wild beat') is the song of farmers working in the fields. They transform the ancient philosophy of Taoism into percussion. www.dulsori.com  |
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 The pioneer of Aboriginal rock music, the former lead singer of Warumpi has lived an extraordinary life, touring the dusty outposts of Australia and achieving mainstream success here and overseas with hits such as Blackfella Whitefella. This will be his first trip to Adelaide with his new rock-reggae band. www.musicnt.com.au/george (unofficial site)
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 Awarded Song of the Year by the 2004 Australian Blues Music Awards, Harper's combination of harmonica and didgeridoo has created a truly Australian slant on the roots music genre. www.harper.biz
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 Singer, musician and
dancer, Jali Buba Kuyateh is an all-round entertainer. A master of the West African kora, a stringed instrument, he is known for his intoxicating arrangements of African and other styles. www.jalibubakuyateh.com
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 At age 22, Jim Moray is a massive talent who is single-handedly turning the English folk music world on its head by reworking traditional songs into startlingly original contemporary recordings. www.jimmoray.co.uk
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 Kronos combine a spirit of fearless exploration with a deep desire to expand the range of the string quartet; to (as they have said), make it 'vital, energetic and alive'. Musical legends after 30 years at the top, Kronos demolish musical barriers and range freely through a myriad of styles, always with inspiring results. www.kronosquartet.org
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 Les Yeux Noirs weave musical magic with their energetic and brilliant interpretations of French, Yiddish and gypsy music, evoking sheer joy and nostalgia. Sometimes dark, sometimes exuberant, their music will stir your every emotion and inspire you to kick up your heels! www.lesyeuxnoirs.net
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 In the six years since they were last here, these imaginative and spirited musical nomads have roamed the planet in an effort to transform their loves and obsessions into a carnival-esque, unmistakable 'Lo'Jo sound'. Watch for their special performance with Cie Carabosse. www.lojo.org
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 A singer-songwriter with a breathtaking voice, Mahinarangi has been crafting distinctive songs since she was a child. At the festival she will be performing her newest work, The Mongrel in Me, celebrating her Maori/ Celtic/ Jewish heritage, with a stellar line-up of NZ's best musicians. www.nzmusic.com/artist.cfm?i=398 
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 Mia Dyson's accomplished debut album, released last year, was loaded with passion, husky vocals and bluesy guitar riffs. Her songwriting maturity belies her age, effortlessly conveying sentiments of love and heartbreak. www.miadyson.com
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 With her earthy voice and a wealth of exotic stories from her native Eastern Europe, Nadya Golski is an engaging and warm performer. Expect a rich brew of gypsy, blues, folk and Latin as Nadya and her band embark on their debut visit to Adelaide. www.nadya.com.au
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 These dynamic percussionists perform original arrangements of African, Brazilian, Spanish and Japanese works on marimba, steel pan, djembes, ethnic drums, cymbals, exotic bells and bongos. www.artsa.net/Profiles/NParnell.htm |
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 Reforming for, and returning to, WOMADelaide after many years, NDW features out-standing singer/ songwriters David Bridie and George Telek, whose relationship over the past decade has produced lush, ethereal music. www.followthegeography.com
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 'Ozo' are among the new
breed of global music, playing hi-octane pan-Latino dance music with rocket-propelled abandon. Defiantly radical, they deliver hugely enjoyable live sets that will keep you buzzing for days. www.ozomatli.com
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 Paitya Dance Group, from the Adelaide Kaurna Aboriginal community, will open the festival with traditional words of welcome and a brief performance, launching us all into the World Of Music, Arts & Dance. www.users.bigpond.com/winda8/home.html |
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 Fabulous singer/songwriters, ex Suede and Strangelove, their dark moody lyrics and maverick style created a stir at WOMAD Rivermead 2004 and is bound to do so here. www.patrickduff.net
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 Born and raised in Broome, and one of the region's longest-running bands, the Pigrams' gentle country-flavoured storytelling and music is inspired by the stark beauty of the North West Australian land-scape and the spiritual connection they feel to their home. www.pigrammusic.com
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 Gifted with one of the most moving and soulful voices in popular music, Richie Havens is a hero of the 'Woodstock generation'. His music conveys poignant messages of brotherhood and freedom and, after 20 albums and constant touring, his reputation is solid gold. Don't miss his first ever Australian performance. www.richiehavens.com
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 The Playboys play the roots of salsa; son montuno, boogaloo and cha cha cha. Their exciting and danceable live sets show off a dream rhythm, percussion and brass line-up, with soaring vocals provided by Sally Ford.
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 An extraordinary vocal talent and a former member of Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares and the Martenitsa Choir, Silvia has won many awards including Female Artist of the Year in 1999 and 2000. www.ether.com.au/entcheva
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 This 25-person group from NZ's North Island pushes the boundaries of traditional Maori performing arts. Their performances, incorporating waiata, haka, dance, poi, weapons and chants, will be a knockout.
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 Performing both solo and as a special guest with Kronos Quartet, Tony MacMahon is a remarkable accordionist. His subtle and exquisite interpretations of the old songs of Ireland stand alone and have been described as a language of passion. www.thepuredrop.info 
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 Ustad Rashid Khan is the most illustrious exponent of the complex North Indian 'khayal' singing.
This highly-refined style focuses on themes of love and devotion and is utterly mesmerising. Khan is from a long line of famous singers and is known for his perfect phrasing and control of melody and rhythm. www.ustadrashidkhan.com
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 Vusi Mahlasela is a poet, writer, composer and musician whose commanding voice and lyrics have made him an integral part of the political and artistic fabric of South Africa for many years. www.vusimahlasela.com
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 Returning to Adelaide with a new band, Yair Dalal is a prolific and gifted artist who interweaves the traditions of Iraqi and Jewish Arabic music with a range of influences originating from diverse cultural milieus. www.yairdalal.com  Embassy of Israel, Canberra
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 Zap Mama make a welcome return to WOMADelaide after ten years. At that point, led by the adventurous Marie Daulne, they had already achieved stardom with their irresistible pygmy and salsa sounds. Still fresh and vital, they now embrace hip-hop, dub and Afro-pop, never letting go of their gorgeous harmonies. www.zapmama.be
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