2014 Program
The program for WOMADelaide 2014 is packed with amazing artists! KidZone, street theatre, workshops, Artists in Conversation, Taste the World and more!
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Ade Suharto & Peni Candra Rini
Indonesia/Australia
Inspired by an Indonesian character, this is a bold performance of music and dance.
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Airileke
PNG/Australia
Pacific rhythms meets hard beats.
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Ane Brun
Sweden/Norway
Defining a new era of Scandinavian song.
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Antonio Serrano
Spain
The greatest harmonica player of his generation.
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Arrested Development
USA
This hip hop outfit stood out in the early 90s as one of the first bands of this genre who shunned the gangsta-rap style in favour of melodies and social conscience.
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Asif Ali Khan
Pakistan
The reigning prince of Qawwali music.
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Awesome Tapes From Africa
USA
Obscure sounds from a stash of over 4,000 cassettes collected from African marketplaces
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Azadoota
Iraq/Australia
Traditional Iraqi sounds with a hint of funky pop-rock.
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Baby et Lulu
Australia
The pairing of charismatic songbirds Abby Dobson and Lara Goodridge.
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The Baker Suite
Australia
A uniquely poetic band with seductive country vibes.
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The Balanescu Quartet
UK
A string quartet covering unchartered musical territory.
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Billy Bragg
UK
Singer, songwriter, author and political activist with an enduring folk-punk style.
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Breabach
Scotland
The haunting strains of two Highland bagpipes have become the defining sound of Breabach.
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The Brown Hornet
Australia
The return of one of Australia's favourite '90s pub bands
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Buika
GUINEA/SPAIN/USA
The passion of flamenco is at the heart of her music.
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Carminho
Portugal
The world's brightest new fado star.
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Coloured Stone
Australia
Led by Bunna Lawrie, the band blends rock, ska and reggae with distinctive indigenous sounds.
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Danyel Waro
REUNION
Musician, poet, instrument-maker and militant supporter of Creole culture bringing together African, Asian and European influences.
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Dub Inc
France
French roots-reggae revivalists!
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Emel Mathlouthi
TUNISIA
Emel's music is lyrical and melodic, with unexpected touches of rock and trip hop
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Fat Freddy's Drop
New Zealand
Heavyweight soul drawing inspiration from every part of the black music lexicon.
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Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
Nigeria
The charismatic, outspoken eldest son of the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.
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Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
UK/USA
Cleary brings his New Orleans inspired blues and jazz for an unforgettable stage show.
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Hanggai
China
Hanggai crosses a wide open musical terrain
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Hiatus Kaiyote
Australia
This powerful group are taking on the world with their future-soul sound
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Jeff Lang
Australia
Lang has earned worldwide acclaim asa a virtuosic instrumentalist.
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Lior
Australia
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Kutcha Edwards
AUSTRALIA
A prominent voice of the Stolen Generation and was a core member of Black Arm Band
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La Chiva Gantiva
Colombia/Belgium
An energetic cocktail of rap, rock, soul and Latin funk.
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Les Gitans Blanc
Australia
Gypsy swing with a colourful blend of personalities.
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Living Room
AUSTRIA
Manu Delago, percussionist with Bjork and Christoph Pepe Auer are two engaging composers transforming chamber music with modern pop.
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Loren Kate
Australia
An emotionally-charged songbook
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Los Coronas
Spain
This is surf music - Spanish style.
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Makana
USA
He transforms his high-octane style of slack key guitar into a modern sound bathed in bluegrass, rock and blues.
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Mehr Ensemble
Iran/Australia
Mehr performs original compositions in the radif tradition of classical Persian music.
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Mikhael Paskalev
Norway/Bulgaria
Energetic new-comer impressing with his European pop.
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Mokoomba
ZIMBABWE
Hailed as the future of Afrosound.
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Muro
Japan
A pioneer of the '80s hip hop scene in Japan starting with his involvement with Krush Posse.
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Neko Case
USA
Neko Case is hailed as one of America's best and most ambitious songwriters
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Ngaiire
AUSTRALIA
Ngaiire explores a huge range of musical influences with her incredible voice and lyrical intelligence.
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Osaka Monaurail
JAPAN
Japan’s funkiest orchestra are a sharp 7-piece band who unashamedly tip their hat to James Brown.
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Pokey Lafarge
USA
Pokey conjures a modern 'Midwestern dustbowl'.
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Quantic (DJ set)
UK
This British musician, producer and DJ is a true 'world music' DJ.
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Red Baraat
USA
Bhangra rhythms meet elements of jazz, go-go music and hip hop.
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Roberto Fonseca
Cuba
The new lion of Latin jazz piano.
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Sam Lee & Friends
UK
Sam Lee injects youthful vigour and enthusiasm into traditional folk songs of the British Isles.
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Saskwatch
Australia
Sassy nine-piece soul band with dazzling vocals.
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Shanren
CHINA
This raucous Chinese indie folk quartet ply traditional instruments alongside modern, amplified instruments like Stratocasters.
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Sitara
Australia
Adelaide band led by the beautiful vocals of sisters Erin and Tess Fowler
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Slow Dancing
USA
A visual projection piece with larger-than-life video portraits of some of the world's greatest dancers.
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Thelma Plum
Australia
Unearthed only last year, Thelma is one of Australia's most compelling new voices.
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Tinpan Orange
Australia
A lush and original indie-folk-pop sound
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Megan Washington
Australia
Her indie pop and alternative rock style continues to evolve through darker, more intimate compositions.
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DJ Yoda
UK
Q Magazine declare him "one of the 10 DJs to see before you die".
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Rachid Taha
Algeria
Rock, electronic and punk influences laced through Arabic sounds.