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Iadoni more »
From Georgia
"Iadoni" was founded in Guria (region of Georgia) in1972 by Giorgi Sulukvadze , who also researched , studied and restored traditional Gurian songs. &hellip » read more
I Am Kloot more »
From United Kingdom
Elbow's chums have waited long enough Not everyone can be an overnight sensation. Success can also come to those who wait, who pay their dues, who pla&hellip » read more
Iarla Ó Lionáird more »
Afro Celt singer under his own steam Ever since he heard Peter Gabriel's Passion soundtrack and was inspired to write a six-page letter in praise, Ia&hellip » read more
Ida Kelarová more »
From Czech Republic
Ida was born in Czechoslovakia and comes from a Moravian-Romany background. Her father, Koloman Bitto, was one of the most significant musical persona&hellip » read more
Ifang Bondi more »
Be yourself - that's what their name means, and that's what this award-winning Gambian group does. Dazzling percussion underpins crystalline kora. Wil&hellip » read more
Ilham Al Madfai more »
From Iraq
Ilham Al Madfai was born and raised in the early forties in Baghdad, Iraq. His musical talent began developing at the age of twelve. He was and rema&hellip » read more
Illapu more »
From Chile
Boldly mixing ancestral and experimental new sounds, Illapu has forged an entirely new flavour of Chilean music since 1971. Boasting an unequalled mas&hellip » read more
Ilu Axe more »
From United Kingdom
Based in Bristol, the project runs courses in choreographed percussion and dance. Ilu Axé students form the basis of the performing group which featur&hellip » read more
Imbizo more »
From Zimbabwe
Imbizo (Zimbabwe) Heinz helped to turn the glorious choral music of black Southern Africa into a worldwide attraction but the story goes deeper than b&hellip » read more
Imbizo with special guests Nuclearte more »
From Sicily
Imbizo's acapella choral music and charismatic dance were a real hit at WOMAD Rivermead 2000 and they return to the festival this year in celebration &hellip » read more
Imbongi & Albert Nyathi more »
From Zimbabwe
Biography taken from www.imbongi.com, March 2004: Albert Nyathi is a survivor, one of the few full time artists who graduated from the stormy corrido&hellip » read more
Imelda May more »
Party like it's 1959... "My brother was a mad Elvis fan, and I found a tape in his room of Elvis, Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent. I thought the music&hellip » read more
Imogen Heap more »
From United Kingdom
In-demand and ultra-contemporary songsmith What do the following have in common: The OC, CSI: Miami, Heroes and The Chronicles Of Narnia? All four - a&hellip » read more
Infinity more »
From United Kingdom
Biography provided by artist management, July 2002: Brother and sister duo Infinity fuse elements of ancient Indian and contemporary Western music. T&hellip » read more
Inlavables more »
From Spain
INLAVABLES: One of the best bands of authentic blues southern Europe. Tony "The Mugriento" sweating on bass, J. Aranda de la Rosa with his style of gu&hellip » read more
Inner Sense more »
From United Kingdom
Urban samba from Manchester, with a host of rhythms bustling through the sound, topped by the toasting and rapping of Desnya. Dense, intricate and thr&hellip » read more
Inti-Illimani more »
From Chile
For three decades, Inti-Illimani has intoxicated international audiences with the dreamy, spirited sounds of indigenous South America. The composition&hellip » read more
Inul Daratista more »
From Indonesia
A young woman has stirred Indonesia with an inspiring rags-to-riches story that is giving vicarious satisfaction to the masses of ordinary citizens wh&hellip » read more
iOTA more »
From Australia
iOTA?s original songs, humour and intense presence on stage will fire up the audience! &hellip » read more
Ipercussonici more »
From Italy
The adventurous new sound of Sicily It's an indication of the elasticity of Ipercussonici's sound that they've graced the stages at dance clubs, rock &hellip » read more
Irish Ceilidh more »
cei·lidh 'a party, gathering, or the like, at which singing and storytelling are the usual forms of entertainment'. It doesn't matter if you're yo&hellip » read more
Isaac Hayes more »
From United States
Isaac Lee Hayes is a man who?s had various lives. As half of the in-house songwriting team at Stax Records in the mid ?60s, he was responsible for som&hellip » read more
Ishk Bashad more »
2001 biography: Mouna Amari - voce, oud Peppe Consolmagno - voce, percussioni Giuseppe Grifeo - pianoforte L?idea di un piccolo ensemble musicale &hellip » read more
Ismael Lo more »
From Senegal
2001 biography: Born in Senegal in 1956, Ismael Lô?s musical beginnings were far from auspicious. His first guitar was made from an oil barrel and a f&hellip » read more
Issa Bagayogo more »
From Mali
Biography by Andy Morgan, July 2002: The west African nation of Mali is going through a curious boom time right now. Not only are new roads and buil&hellip » read more
Issa Sawane more »
From Senegal
ISSA SAWANE VIRTUOSO PERFORMER AND TEACHER Issa comes from the Casamance region of Senegal. He is an outstanding and athletic dancer having been an a&hellip » read more
Iva Lamkum more »
From New Zealand
Iva Lamkum is throwing her own special twist and rich voice into the heady world of funk, soul, and jazz. And as a result we're treated to a sophistic&hellip » read more
Ivo Papasov & his Wedding Band more »
From Bulgaria
There are very few artists appearing at Rivermead this year who can boast a glowing reference from one Frank Zappa. Ivo Papasov can. There it is, writ&hellip » read more
Iyer Brothers more »
?The Iyer Brothers?perfect co-ordination between them?a concert offered in pure traditional style?gave an earful of bliss? SatyamOnline.com (India) &hellip » read more
Izzi Dunn more »
From United Kingdom
A beloved poet once said, ?that a nation is only as good as the stories it tells.? Such a revealing sentiment deserves updating. Perhaps Britain?s 21s&hellip » read more
News Updates
- WANTED: Artists To Lead Children's Workshop
Updated : 15-Feb-2013 - The WOMAD Foundation heads to Malta.
Updated : 11-Feb-2013 - Last chance to trade at WOMAD
Updated : 01-Feb-2013 - FREE WOMAD FESTIVAL RETURNS TO SPAIN FOR 22ND YEAR
Updated : 31-Jan-2013 - Early Bird Ticket Sale Ends Today
Updated : 04-Jan-2013
Performance Updates
- Silvia Comes (Spain)
- The Soaked Lamb (Portugal)
- Virginia Rivas y Maria Ramos with
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- Virginia Rivas y Maria Ramos with
- Jumping Clay with
- Associacion cultural Cabeza Pajero with
- Virginia Rivas y Maria Ramos with
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