2013 Program
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The program for WOMADelaide 2013 is packed with amazing artists! KidZone, street theatre, workshops, Artists in Conversation, Taste the World and more!
The WOMADelaide program brochure will be hitting the streets around the country in December/January. Have an interactive look here (requires flash) or download the PDF (7MB).
Lineup
Hugh Masekela
(South Africa)
One of the greatest trumpet masters the world has seen.
Jimmy Cliff
(Jamaica)
The Godfather of roots-reggae.
Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes
(Australia)
Clairy Browne brings together her harmonising girl group the Bangin' Rackettes.
The Correspondents
(UK)
An exciting modern take on the music of the 30s and 40s
Dj ClicK
(France)
Fusing electro drum 'n' bass and music from around the world.
Salif Keita
(Mali)
He is quite simply the ‘Golden Voice of Africa’.
Mia Dyson
(Australia)
Mia Dyson is back with a sensational new sound!
East Journey
(Australia)
East Journey offer a fresh take on music from Arnhem Land.
The Herbaliser DJs
(UK)
The Jazz-rap innovators sharing their passion for a vast blend of genres.
LA-33
(Colombia)
This 12-piece band is set to make the crowds groove through the night.
Vieux Farka Touré
(Mali)
Building on the legacy of his late father, Ali, he is known as ‘The Hendrix of the Sahara’.
Kingfisha
(Australia)
Kingfisha has emerged as an Australian roots scene powerhouse.
Moriarty
(France)
French style at it's best!
Novalima
(Peru)
Polished (and sometimes controversial) fusion of traditional and new music.
Paul Ubana Jones
(UK/Nigeria/NZ)
Paul pushes the boundaries of acoustic guitar possibilities.
Tim Rogers & The Bamboos
(Australia)
The collaboration of Australian legend Tim Rogers and the funk masters The Bamboos.
Souad Massi
(Algeria/France)
A perfect mélange of rock, roots, traditional Algerian style, flamenco and fado.
The Herd
(Australia)
Aussie hip-hop with a conscious
Alim Qasimov Ensemble
(Azerbaijan)
Azerbaijan's best known and most beloved singer.
The Tallest Man on Earth
(Sweden)
One man, his guitar and deftly penned lyrics
The Volatinsky Trio
(Russia/Australia)
The sounds of Russia and the Balkans reaching out and embracing the world.
The Cat Empire
(Australia)
The Cat Empire rocks
Sing Sing
(Australasia)
Sing Sing concerts embrace the Oceania tradition of meeting in a battle of dance, music, colour and song.
Compagnie Luc Amoros "Blank Page"
(France)
Six artists and a musician creating something amazing!
Golonka
(Australia)
Beautiful music with a wild gypsy heart.
Soweto Gospel Choir
(South Africa)
One of the world's greatest vocal ensembles.
Illapu
(Chile)
Boldly mixing ancestral and experimental new sounds of Chile.
Zoë Keating
(USA)
Cello like you've never seen before!
Heather Frahn & the Moonlight Tide
(Australia)
Elements of overtone harmonic singing, acappella, jazz scatting and more!
Antibalas
(USA)
Sensational 12-piece Afrobeat from NYC!
The Bird
(Australia)
When live meets electronic, new realms of dance music emerge!
Amparo Sánchez
(Spain)
Exuberant Roots-Reggae-Cuban sounds
Tubular Bells for Two
(Australia)
Their theatrical show blends wit, skill and just the right measure of chaos.
Mari Boine
(Norway)
Bringing her magnificent voice to the traditional music, joik.
The Alaev Family
(Tajikistan/Israel)
A percussion extravaganza driven by eighty-year-old master drama Allo Alaev.
Adnaan Baraky
(Syria/Australia)
Adnaan has mastered & developed his own design of oud while maintaining the essence of traditional Arabic music.
Tuba Skinny
(USA)
This 7-piece brass band is the darling of the Swing Dance circuit.
Abigail Washburn & Kai Welch
(USA)
Marrying folk with far-flung sounds and indie rock.
Jordi Savall - the Celtic Viol
(Spain)
Jordi is devoted to rediscovering abandoned early music treasures.
LAU
(Scotland)
Three superstar instrumentalists of the Scottish folk scene.
Goran Bregovic & His Wedding & Funerals Orchestra
(Serbia)
A celebrated composer and former rock star.
Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba
(Mali)
One of the true masters of the ngoni.
Seth Lakeman
(UK)
Multi-talented musician with a sweet tenor voice
Manjiri Kelkar
(India)
Hindustani classical vocals accompanied by beautiful tabla and harmonium
Savoy Family Cajun Band
(USA)
The Savoy family draw on years of Cajun playing and family history
Nidi d'Arac
(Italy)
Nidi d'Arac mash rural tradition with rock, electronica and beats.
Ayarkhaan
(Russia)
Revitalising and preserving the music of the Yakuts.
Mara! & Martenitsa Choir
(Australia)
A blend of unique roots and modern jazz
Hugo Mendez
(UK)
Founder of London's legendary Sofrito Tropical Warehouse parties
Arpaka Dance Company
(Australia)
Performing traditional songs and dances ung in Kala Lagau Ya and Miriam Mir language.
Psarantonis
(Greece)
He's devoted his life to mastering the Cretan lyra
Christine Salem
(Réunion)
A powerful and charismatic performer
Shunsuke Kimura & Etsuro Ono
(Japan)
Traditional Japanese music with a springboard of jazz
Swamp Thing
(New Zealand)
Two-man blues and roots
Sudha Ragunathan
(India)
The most eminent singer in the South Indian devotional Carnatic tradition.
Dhafer Youssef
(Tunisia)
An oud player since 19, Dhafer is amongst the world's most dynamic masters