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Paban Das Baul more »
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
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
Pacific Curls more »
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
Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company more »
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
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
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
Paitya Dance Group more »
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
Pajama Club more »
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
Paloma Faith more »
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
Pama International more »
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
Pandit Sharda Sahai more »
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
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 »
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 »
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
Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo more »
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
Papa Wemba more »
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
Papa Yera more »
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
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
Paquito D´Rivera y Las Hermanas Márquez more »
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
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
Pascals more »
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
Patea Maori Club more »
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
Pathaan more »
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Paul Ubana Jones more »
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
Peatbog Faeries more »
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
Pedro Luis Ferrer more »
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
Penguin Café more »
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
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
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
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
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
Petrona more »
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
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
Pina more »
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
Pine Leaf Boys more »
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
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
Poirier feat. Face T more »
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 »
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
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
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
Prana more »
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
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
Pumuky more »
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
Purbayan Chatterjee more »
From India
Purbayan Chatterjee certainly has thoroughbred antecedents. He learned the instrument from his father, Stri Parthapratim Chatterjee, who himself was &hellip » read more
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
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
- Jumping Clay with
- Associacion cultural Cabeza Pajero with
- Virginia Rivas y Maria Ramos with
- Jumping Clay with
- Associacion cultural Cabeza Pajero with
- Virginia Rivas y Maria Ramos with
- Jumping Clay with