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From India

The Real World Records' album, 'Real Sugar', is one of the finest culture-bridging albums of this year, bringing the mystic Bengali vocals of Paban Da&hellip » read more

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Pa Bobo Jobarteh and Kaira Trio more »

From Gambia

The light and evocative tone of the 21-stringed kora is one of the key sounds of West African music (Mali, Senegal and Gambia), whether used in its tr&hellip » read more

Pacifica Parade Musicians more »

At each WOMADelaide hundreds of kids and adults join a colourful and noisy procession as it snakes around the Park. Around 50 percussionists, under Mu&hellip » read more

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From New Zealand

Planet-shrinking all-woman acoustic trio It's a long way between Scotland and the farther reaches of the Pacific Rim - half a world away, to be precis&hellip » read more

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From Spain

Flamenco is one of the oldest of Europe?s musical styles, a mixture of Arabic and Gypsy cultures whose origins have often been disputed, although all &hellip » read more

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Pact-Bambusa more »

From Singapore

The People?s Association Cultural Talents (PACT) is Singapore?s first multi-ethnic performing group that was formed to play a central leading role in &hellip » read more

Paddy Bush more »

From United Kingdom

Deeply knowledgeable celebration of Malagasy music Those with long memories will instantly recognise the name of Justin Vali. He's been a close frien&hellip » read more

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Paddy Free more »

From New Zealand

Paddy Free is one of New Zealand's best known electronic musicians. Recording and performing with Pitch Black and as a solo artist, he has written mus&hellip » read more

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From Australia

Paitya Dance Group, from the Adelaide Kaurna Aboriginal community, will open the festival with traditional words of welcome and a brief performance, l&hellip » read more

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From New Zealand

The surprise musical twist has been a recurring motif in Neil Finn's long career. But not even his wife suspected this latest one was going to start r&hellip » read more

Palermo Spiritual Ensemble more »

From Sicily

2001 biography: 2001 biography: E' un gruppo costituito da svariate tipologie vocali ed ha l'intento di proporre un concerto , che al coinvolgimento&hellip » read more

Pallavi Saran Mathur more »

From India

The lustrous and exotically beautiful Pallavi Saran Mathur is undoubtedly one of the highly talented and fastest rising stars to have come out of the&hellip » read more

Palo de Flamenco more »

From Spain

Palo Flamenco es más que un proyecto, más que una fusión. Es un viaje del norte al sur. Del río vasco Nervión al populoso barrio sevillano del Nervión&hellip » read more

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From United Kingdom

I'm inspired by the queens of tragedy - Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Judy Garland. Then throw a bit of Nick Cave, Etta James and PJ Harvey into th&hellip » read more

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From United Kingdom

Normally you have to take a band?s self-promotional talk with a pinch or seven of salt. But in the case of Pama International, when they promise ?a fr&hellip » read more

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia more »

From India

An internationally- acclaimed flautist of India, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is a very popular and eminent artist who is known for his outstanding con&hellip » read more

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From India

Rivermead '97 will give festival-goers a chance to see two of the finest tabla players in the world at close quarters: Talvin Singh, the British Asian&hellip » read more

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Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma more »

From India

In the Indian classical tradition, the human voice is considered the most pure form, with instruments such as the sarod and sitar ranked in accordance&hellip » read more

Papa Kwasi & the Iriehights more »

From Australia, Ghana

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. &hellip » read more

Papa Noel more »

From Congo

Veteran Congolese guitarist, singer and songwriter Papa Noel will be appearing in two guises at this year?s WOMAD, first in an intimate unplugged sess&hellip » read more

Papa Noel & Adan Pedroso more »

From Congo, Cuba

Veteran Congolese guitarist, singer and songwriter Papa Noel appears at WOMAD Athens with the talented young Cuban sonero Adan Pedroso. Noel, or ?Non&hellip » read more

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From Congo Dem. Rep., Cuba

Biography by Andy Morgan, July 2002: When Cuban 78s started arriving in the ports of West Africa in the 1920s and 30s, it was as if a long lost cousi&hellip » read more

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From Congo Dem. Rep.

In a coup with which the WOMAD organisers can feel justly proud, this year?s WOMAD Festival at Rivermead, Reading features not one but two all time le&hellip » read more

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From Colombia, United Kingdom

A papayera group is a collection of local musicians for hire who play the souped-up brass-driven rhythms of cumbia and vallenato, which are so typical&hellip » read more

Pape and Cheikh more »

From Senegal

Biography by Andy Morgan, July 2003: Looking back at the truly lamentable attempts by Britain?s political parties to inspire their electorate with na&hellip » read more

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Paprika Balkanicus more »

From Romania, Serbia, Slovenia

Hot and fiery 'masters of good atmosphere' Sometimes a bad translation can throw up a bon mot more felicitous than any dictionary, and so it is with &hellip » read more

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From Cuba, United States

PAQUITO D´RIVERA Nacido en La Habana, el tres veces ganador del premio Grammy, comenzó como niño prodigio tocando el clarinete y el saxofón en la Orq&hellip » read more

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Parov Stelar Band more »

From Austria

The electro-swing king moves on… Mark Ronson isn't the only musical mastermind looking deeply into the rear-view mirror for inspiration. Take Parov S&hellip » read more

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From Japan

Tapping into our inner child, French avant-garde composer Pascal Comelade created music for toy instruments to heighten its sense of playfulness and i&hellip » read more

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From United Kingdom

Taranaki group, Patea Maori Club is a household name. Their smash hit Poi E was the biggest selling single in Aotearoa (New Zealand), peaking at No.1 &hellip » read more

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From United Kingdom

Pathaan got his first big-break when David Bowie saw him DJ in 1996 and immediately offered him the support slot on his tour to promote Earthling. Pat&hellip » read more

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Pato Banton and The Reggae Revolution more »

From Jamaica, United Kingdom

2000 biography supplied by Pato Banton's management: Pato Banton started his career as an MC on his father, Patrick Murray's, reggae sound system, cal&hellip » read more

Patrice Naiambana more »

From Other...

The Man Who Committed Thought Patrice Naiambana for Jubilee Debt Campaign This Edinburgh Fringe award-winning solo performance by Patrice Naiambana, &hellip » read more

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Patrick Bebey more »

From Cameroon

Patrick Bebey is a musician, singer and composer. He plays the piano, the sanza (thumb piano), percussion and the Pygmy flute. His vocal techniques dr&hellip » read more

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Patrick Duff more »

From United Kingdom

On the 6th June 1969, EMI launched Harvest, the legendary psychedelic and underground label for seminal albums by Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple&hellip » read more

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Patrick Duff, Alex Lee & Damon Reece more »

From United Kingdom

Patrick Duff and Alex Lee started their musical collaboration in the modern rock band Strangelove, who achieved critical acclaim and chart success wit&hellip » read more

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Patrick Wolf (acoustic set) more »

From United Kingdom

Flamboyant and elusive - just how pop stars should be It seems ridiculous that Patrick Wolf is still comfortably in his twenties. He started young, o&hellip » read more

Paul Hanmer more »

From South Africa

2001: Born in 1961, Paul Hanmer got his musical career off to an early start, beginning classical piano and theory lessons in the early 1970?s. He pur&hellip » read more

Paul James & Mark Hawkins more »

From United Kingdom

2001 Biography This is the story of a head-on collision between ex-Blowzabella and Scarp multi-instrumenalist Paul James driving a car full of tradit&hellip » read more

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Paul Kelly & the storm water boys more »

From Australia

Australia's favourite singer-songwriter returns to the festival after 10 years, backed by sizzling country music artists. Don't miss their moody blueg&hellip » read more

Paul Stocker more »

From Netherlands, Spain

Paul Stocker toca el saxo alto y soprano, el clarinete bajo y las flautas. Nació en California y se trasladó a Europa en 1970, afincándose en España a&hellip » read more

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From New Zealand, Nigeria, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul Ubana Jones was playing guitar by the age of 11, beginning a three decade career that&hellip » read more

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From Scotland

Genetically impure Celtic fusion. Skye's the limit… The phrase 'Scottish folk music' conjures up images of semi-earnest sessions in Highland bars, ho&hellip » read more

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From Cuba

Like an aged bottle of top-shelf Havana Club rum, the music of Pedro Luis Ferrer develops more depth and flavour as the years drift by. As the leading&hellip » read more

Pedson Kasume more »

From Uganda

Born into a clan of musicians and dancers in the rural Mt Rwenzori area of Western Uganda, Pedson Kasume was proficient at dancing and playing instru&hellip » read more

Peizeo & Paolo - Capoeira Angola more »

From Other...

If you?re feeling super fit, take up the challenge of Contra?Maestre Piezeo and his Grupo de Capoeira Angola. This charismatic and dynamic mover will&hellip » read more

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From United Kingdom

Re-ignition of the family flame It's one thing to follow your forebears into the same profession. It's quite another to actually take on the reins of &hellip » read more

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People In Your Neighbourhood more »

From New Zealand, United Kingdom

People In Your Neighbourhood, a British Council led project, features a unique line up of diverse Kiwi musicians and performers, working with the best&hellip » read more

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Perunika Trio more »

From Bulgaria, United Kingdom

Once upon a time, when Slavic tribes were not yet Christians, there was a mighty god of thunder - Perun. He lived in Pirin mountain with his beautiful&hellip » read more

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Peter Cosier more »

From Australia

The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists is an independent group of Australian scientists aiming for solutions that will secure the long-term healt&hellip » read more

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Peter Gabriel more »

From United Kingdom

Without Peter Gabriel, there would simply be no WOMAD. Together with Thomas Brooman and several like-minded souls, he started the festival back in 198&hellip » read more

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From Colombia

Petrona is the most authentic african-american voice in the Caribbean. Daughter and granddaughter of Bullengueras, she learned this rhythm in an spont&hellip » read more

Petros Floorfiller more »

From Greece, United Kingdom

Biography provided by artist management, May 2002: PETROS FLOORFILLER www.floorfiller.gr Petros Kozakos " FLOORFILLER" was set up in 1988, and is ma&hellip » read more

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Phantom Limb more »

From United Kingdom

The best country-soul band in the west If your perception of the music of Bristol's fair city is still dominated by visions of award-strewn trip-hop a&hellip » read more

Physical Jerks more »

From United Kingdom

One of Britain's top b-boying (breakdance) crews, they perform with both passion and professionalism. Renowned for style-based b-boying, Physical Jerk&hellip » read more

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From Austria

Songwriters have often travelled far and wide in search of inspiration. But the crazy journey undertaken by Austrian singer, songsmith and musician Pi&hellip » read more

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From United States

Another chip off the old Cajun block Sometimes your life is mapped out from the time you take your first breath. And so it pretty much was for Wilson&hellip » read more

Pitjantjatjara artists more »

From Australia

We are very proud to be working this year with a group of visual artists from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands in Central Australia, whose work involve&hellip » read more

Pix Lax more »

From Greece

Information provided by artist management, May 2002: Friends since childhood, the members of Pix Lax were raised in the poor neighbourhoods of West A&hellip » read more

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Planeta Lem more »

From Spain

The next new sound from Barcelona There's no such thing as purity in Barcelona. At least not within its ridiculously hyperactive music scene. Like Mar&hellip » read more

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Poirier feat. Face T more »

From Canada, Jamaica

All hail the Montreal basshead Ghislain Poirier has little respect. OK, let's re-phrase that. The producer/remixer from Montreal isn't too cap-doffing&hellip » read more

Ponydance Theatre Company more »

From Ireland (Irish Republic)

Ponydance is on a mission to deliver unique comic dance.The brash four-member Irish troupe createssite-relevant performances, from stadiums to street &hellip » read more

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PopEyed more »

From Australia

Former circus artistes Rudi Mineur and Mark Sands are a daring acrobatic duo of extraordinary skill whose awe-inspiring comic 'strongman' routines lea&hellip » read more

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Portico Quartet more »

From United Kingdom

Much-celebrated, pigeonhole-evading four-piece Sometimes, route one is the best option. For musicians keen for a career to unravel before them, the t&hellip » read more

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From Canary Islands, Spain

Quizá los espectadores más jóvenes desconozcan que Prana fue uno de los más destacados representantes de lo que, en los setenta y ochenta, vino en lla&hellip » read more

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Public Opinion Afro orchestra more »

From Australia

Inspired by Nigeria's infectious Afrobeat music, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra introduces contemporary African funk to Australian dancefloors. The bra&hellip » read more

Puentes Brothers more »

From Cuba

Non?identical twins Alexis and Adonis Puentes have grown up playing the Cuban dance music "Son". With their debut CD, Morumba Cubana, both have devel&hellip » read more

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From Chile, Spain

Pumuky is made up of Jaír Ramírez (1980-Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife), Noé, David Jiménez, Tomás García, Vicente Rosati, and two Chilean musicians livi&hellip » read more

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From India

Purbayan Chatterjee certainly has thoroughbred antecedents. He learned the instrument from his father, Stri Parthapratim Chatterjee, who himself was &hellip » read more

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Purna Das Baul and Bapi more »

From India

Purna Das Baul are Bengali minstrels, representing the eighth generation of a nomadic clan who have wandered the lands of north-east India on a quest &hellip » read more