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From Somalia

Waaberi is the Somali for "morning" and, after long years of cultural suppression during the east African country's civil war of the eighties and nine&hellip » read more

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Waak Waak Jungi more »

From Australia

Led by three traditional songmen, who perform "lost songs" from the ancient culture of Arnhem Land in extinct Aboriginal languages, the band uses an u&hellip » read more

Wadada Leo Smith more »

From Australia

Eight fabulous French musicians perform with huge energy and vitality. A surprising mix of gypsy, ska, java and punk music, combining indie rock with &hellip » read more

Wai more »

From New Zealand

100% te reo Maori lyrics and poi create the rhythmic skeleton which is then cloaked in electronica – ‘Maori Electronica Roots’ strong, soulful, &hellip » read more

Waihirere more »

From New Zealand

The unparalleled skills of Waihirere have seen them collect the national Kapa Haka title for an unprecedented fifth time in 2002, also their 50th birt&hellip » read more

Waldemar Bastos more »

From Angola

In the Seventies, during the long Angolan civil war, some groups in the country’s capital, Luanda, began playing Cuban rhythms taken from cassettes &hellip » read more

Wang Ki Seok more »

From Korea (Republic of)

Sweet Seoul music Although it doesn’t have a direct equivalent in the West, the art form known as pansori has often been described as ‘Korean ope&hellip » read more

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From China (Peoples Republic)

Wang Li originates from Tsinghao, a harbour on the banks of the Yellow Sea, in North East China. Raised in the strict background of a residential comp&hellip » read more

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From Poland

There’s a real danger for a band, choosing to deal in the traditional music of its homeland, that they merely create something to be admired at armâ&hellip » read more

Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra more »

From New Zealand

(NZ) Pulling together some of Wellington’s favourite musicians and commanding the four-string like you’ve never heard it before, the Wellington I&hellip » read more

WETR more »

From New Caledonia

Lifou Islands’ group WETR uses traditional Kanak dance to link past and present, bringing a living expression of culture with pride in its roots and&hellip » read more

Whangara Mai Tawhiti more »

From New Zealand

First established in 1961, Whängärä-mai-tawhiti kapa haka group have competed and won countless placings at a national level over the years. The &hellip » read more

Whirimako Black more »

From New Zealand

Whirimako Black’s distinctive sound, her lyrics in te reo Mäori, her use of traditional Mäori musical forms and collaboration with traditional tao&hellip » read more

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Wicked Aura Batucada more »

From Singapore

This young and dynamic group from many different cultural backgrounds within Singapore play a brand of Brazilian samba batucada music fused with funk,&hellip » read more

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From United Kingdom

The Wire Daisies are the latest phenomenon from an extraordinarily rich vein of talent to be found in the South West of England. Individually they hav&hellip » read more

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WOMAD Children's Procession more »

From Other...

Every year WOMAD celebrates the final day with a procession that journeys through the festival, winding its way through traders, stages and collecting&hellip » read more

Woody Bop Muddy more »

From United Kingdom

Woody Bop Muddy... Record Graveyard is a fabulous comedy act which never fails to cause hilarity and excitement wherever it is performed. The idea is&hellip » read more

Wotzamajigs more »

From United Kingdom

Wotzamajigs are back with their stories from around the world.&hellip » read more

Wu and Wang Duo more »

From China (Peoples Republic)

Wu Suhua plays the Erhu which is an Asian cello – a two-stringed instrument with a bow. It is often used in the Peking opera by soloists, and has i&hellip » read more

Wu Man more »

From China (Peoples Republic)

Wu Man is an internationally renowned pipa virtuoso, cited by the Los Angeles Times as "the artist most responsible for bringing the pipa to the Weste&hellip » read more