A sarod virtuoso whose
unique hypnotic style
combines innovation with
the timelessness of Indian
classical music.
Presented in association with SPIRIT ofINDIA.
Assisted by the Australia-India Council.
A rare opportunity to witness
the ancient and living cultural
ceremony of Anangu
Pitjantjatjara women.
Uncompromising, inspiring,
provocative - a fusion of
movement that is extraordinary
in a special new work by
Artistic Director Garry Stewart.
Memorable Tiddas tunes and
sweet harmonies from former
members Lou Bennett and
Amy Saunders, with bass from
Alics Gate-Eastly of Scotland’s
wild Well-Oiled Sisters.
Sublime and disarming, her
music is a mixture of new
compositions and enduring
Celtic traditions.
A Grammy Award winning
multi-instrumentalist and
master of the Native American
flute renowned for blending
traditional sounds with digital
technology.
He’s the don of jazz, ska
and rock steady guitar playing.
He played a crucial role in the
development of artists like
Bob Marley and The Wailers,
Jimmy Cliff and Johnny Nash,
and he’s the man whose jazz
guitar licks knocked Ronnie
Scott’s socks off.
Enjoy the hypnotic sounds of
SA’s acclaimed Javanese
gamelan orchestra with
special guest dancer Ade
Suharto from Indonesia.
Overlaying jazz and groove
onto West African rhythms,
Jacob sings in an imaginary
language with a deep and
awesome voice.
Keriba Wakai, the choir of the
Centre for Aboriginal Studies in
Music thrills audiences with its
vibrant moving performances,
from the beautiful harmonies of
the Pitjantjatjara choral tradition
to the strong dance rhythms of
the Torres Strait Islands.
A dazzling performer of
traditional Hindustani and
Afghani sitar music who
captivates audiences with
subtle and lyrical
interpretations.
This 6-piece, multi-award
winning group from Quebec
use violins, accordion,
mandolin, banjo, bass and
piano to create their energetic
and distinctive sound.
This young band explodes
with punk energy. An
electrifying combination of
rock, salsa, reggae and
cumbia.
Collaborator extraordinaire
whose musical world has no
boundaries will orchestrate a
unique eclectic improvisation
with the 2003 artists.
Once a drummer in the
palace of the King of Ghana,
Kwasi and his band have
developed an easy-on-the-ear,
rich roots reggae sound.
Masters of Sufi devotional
music, performing the
passionate, vibrant Qawwali
music of India and Pakistan.
(Watch for their amazing
collaboration with Temple of
Sound.)
Innovative technological
collaborations, powerful
voices, huge guitar riffs and
stunning percussion.
The music and dance of the
Colombian Caribbean, a rich
cultural mix that combines
elements from African, native
Indian and Spanish traditions.
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Melodic and irresistible music
from a supremely gifted
guitarist, songwriter and
performer.
Authentic textures, both exotic
and entertaining. Masters of
the traditional folk music of
Asia Minor and Greece and
its islands.
Traditional percussion from
West Africa, this family of
masters of the djembe,
balafon and doumdoum
display unbelievable energy
and precision.
Masterful blues guitar
combines with the Okinawan
three-stringed snakeskin banjo
to deliver an unforgettable live
performance.
From Dakar – a deeply
spiritual singer and band
leader who draws on West
African influences, inflections
of Cuba, subtle reggae and
blasting funk.
Invigorating Island chants,
drumming and dance with a
strong hip hop and dub
influence.
This dynamic band from
Asturias plays wildly
exuberant music firmly rooted
in the instantly recognisable
bagpipe and fiddle-driven
Celtic style of northwest Spain.
iOTA’s original songs, humour
and intense presence on
stage will fire up the audience!
Possibly best known for creating
large scale choirs, reviving many
of the ‘lost’ traditional songs of
Italy, Kavisha’s hauntingly
beautiful voice is capable of
power and nuance.
One of Australia’s premier
indigenous singer songwriters
performs a dynamic blend
country, soul and blues.
Embracing the sounds of the
Torres Strait with musical
influences ranging from
ragtime to JuJu Jive.
A gentle, all-original acoustic
sound from one of SA’s most
talented young
musician/composers -
accompanied by the brilliant
Lucky Oceans.
Musician, storyteller, composer
and dancer; a National Treasure
who has over her 60+ years
created an enormous body of
music and songs in the Xhosa
traditional forms - her powerful
spirit is impossible to ignore.
Transcendent and beautiful
Zheng duets of sublime skill
and force.
A radical activist whose
music is an extraordinary
blend of North African and
Arabic styles, jazz, rock, pop
and techno.
WOMADelaide favourites
return with a rejuvenated
line-up playing traditional and
original tunes in their
inimitable, exuberant style.
Also celebrating 10 years,
with their unique brand of
acoustic folk-rock and
honeyed harmonies.
The multi-award winning Zulya Kamalova is the leading proponent of Tatar music in Australia as well as one of the most versatile and accomplished vocalists on the world music scene. Her beautiful voice is pure and commanding and she recently won Best World Music Artist at the Australian Live Music Awards 2002.
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