Triple
J Unearthed winner Abbie Cardwell captivates with her seductive
voice, percussive guitar style and luscious grooves.
www.abbiecardwell.com
A winning
combination of electric violin, mandolin and earthy melodies. Their
style has made them one of Australia’s most sought-after new
bands.
www.dirtylucy.com.au
The daughter
of folk icons Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson, this outrageously
talented artist makes music which is born of tradition yet utterly
contemporary.
www.elizanet.org.uk
Hot and
highly charged, Hamid’s vocals reflect an amazing North African/Indian/European
mix, as adventurous as it is unique.
www.hamidbaroudi.com
Music
which weds many traditional instruments of the Andes and Latin America
to make a haunting and lyrical music of beauty and emotional power.
By arrangement with Hocking and Vigo.
www.inti-illimani.cl
Fresh
and wild, Kila are back in 2004 with their high energy mix of freewheeling
instrumentals, lilting airs, furious jigs and reels and memorable
songs.
By arrangement with Little Big Touring.
www.kila.ie
This powerhouse
of six horn players and a nine-piece rhythm section will induce
a sweat-soaked salsa frenzy!
Captivating
from the first note, Mary is an inspiring singer/songwriter with
a powerful voice and strong jazzy style.
By arrangement with Seamus Finneren.
A mesmerising
mixture of chants and rhythms drawn from the Ainu culture of Japan.
Supported by the Japan Foundation.
www.tonkori.com
A five
time Grammy Award nominee, this inspiring and groundbreaking Navajo/Ute
flutist/composer has singlehandedly elevated the humble cedar flute
from cultural artefact to versatile contemporary instrument. By
arrangement with Ku Promotions.
www.rcarlosnakai.com
These two
immensely talented guitarists, Slava and his younger brother Leonard,
will play the music of Argentina’s Astor Piazzolla and Brazil’s
Radames Gnattali.
www.slavagrigoryan.com
Her captivating
voice, combined with the impeccable musicianship of her band - playing
electric and Flamenco guitars, Arabic lute, Saharan acoustic bass
and metal castanets - make for an unforgettable experience.
www.souadmassi.com.fr
If you
haven’t heard of them yet - where have you been?! This young
six-piece group has taken Australia by storm with their sassy lyrics
and catchy tunes, mixing hiphop, funk, jazz and Cuban sounds.
www.thecatempire.com
With passion,
strength and a rare subtlety, the music of internationally acclaimed
cross-cultural group Waak Waak Jungi explores the voice of Aboriginal
Australia, from the strictly traditional to cutting-edge contemporary.
www.waakwaakjungi.com
Exceptional
musicians and powerful dancers, Yilila is a group from Arnhem Land
whose culture is unique to only a handful of Aboriginal communities.
www.skinnyfishmusic.com.au
A classical
tabla virtuoso of the highest order, Zakir is a consistently brilliant
performer, with an intuitive style and formidable improvisation
skills.
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A true
icon of African music, Abdullah Ibrahim forges a unique bridge between
classical piano and jazz improvisation, making an original music
which is both of Africa and yet musically free.
www.abdullahibrahim.com
Get ready
to dance to bhangra and Bollywood beats with the Dhol Intentions’
three DJs, drummer and eight dancers - a taste of outdoor clubbing,
Indian style!
www.dholintentions.com
One of
Brazil’s most individual and best-loved voices and a founder of
Tropicalismo, which blends various regional influences with rock
music. His one-off performance at WOMADelaide will be a milestone
event.
By arrangement with the New Zealand Festival of Arts.
www.gilbertogil.com.br
A Ngarrindjeri
man who loved gospel and blues music from a young age, Howie has
a unique voice and a simple but engaging style.
This tremendous
young oud virtuoso has an exceptional talent for `taqasim' (improvising)
and has been taught and nurtured by some of Egypt's finest musicians.
www.josephtawadros.com
(site should go live soon!)
Eight fabulous
French musicians perform with huge energy and vitality. A surprising
mix of gypsy, ska, java and punk music, combining indie rock with
French inspired realist songs.
By arrangement with Top Shelf Productions
www.hurlements.com
A didjeridoo
master, storyteller, drummer and songwriter, Mark Atkins has performed
across the world. He will be accompanied by guest musicians, Jade
Parris and Pu Yu McLeod.
www.markatkins.cjb.net
Gutsy,
emotive and irresistibly dance-able music, played with originality,
virtuosity and humour. Monsieur Camembert will "carry you
on a wave of energy, excitement and poignancy that never relents."
(SMH)
www.monsieurcamembert.com
With her
defiant beauty, courage, intelligence and extraordinary voice, Oumou
is more than just a gifted singer - she is a phenomenon.
A pure,
peerlessly evocative voice which can make time stand still and your
own heart beat with both excitement and peace.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture in Greece
www.savinayannatou.com
With astonishing
home-made instruments, their performance and vocal range has a fresh
sound inspired by gospel, township jive, hiphop and reggae.
Eighth
generation master of the sarangi, Khan is one of India’s foremost
musicians, renowned for his technical and melodic mastery over this
complex instrument.
By arrangement with the Nataraj Cultural centre and assisted
by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
Be carried
away on a rhythmic journey by these nomadic inhabitants of the Sahara,
famous for their gentle bluesy guitar and contemporary style of
Touareg music.
One man,
many instruments; with his rhythmic and rootsy sound, achingly soulful
voice, passion and energy, Xavier Rudd’s star is on the rise.
www.xavierrudd.com
Youssou’s
magnificent voice and compulsive "mbalax" sound have dazzled
millions across the world. Youssou returns to Australia for the
first time since the very first WOMADelaide as part of the 1992
Adelaide Festival.
www.youssou.com
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