WOMAD

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  To be honest, once we get there we'll have a brilliant time, make lots of new discoveries and forget about the ones we hoped would be there but aren't!
  Not long now!
  

  Posted on 02-Jul-2012 8:35pm by DorsetHelen

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  Totally agree DH, discovering new stuff is at the heart of it! My earlier post wasn't really a moan as such, it's just that some of the more regular Womad bands have come to mean a lot to me over the years and the line up (so far) doesn't seem to have many of them which is a bit surprising. I shall be making an extra effort this to venture forth into the unknown! I may even leave the real ale tent

  Posted on 02-Jul-2012 9:47pm by Mr Peevly

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  Steady On...

  Posted on 02-Jul-2012 10:06pm by Bassy

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  Hmm, I'd be cautious referring to 'Robert Plant'...bear in mind he's not doing his usual stuff. It's a British-Gambian blues/rock/prog mix, with some of the most accomplished musicians in world music in the ensemble. The Sensational Shapeshifters promises, for me, to be quite special.

  Posted on 03-Jul-2012 12:29am by JimHxn

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  I agree, I'm looking forward to the Shapeshifters as a potential highlight.

  Posted on 03-Jul-2012 9:57am by Sculduggery

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  Disappointed by the lack of representation from South America - what an omission! Also nothing from China? Otherwise very excited by the line-up that's there - such a variety of styles and content (apart from SA), I would have thought there was something for everyone...in spades....(and hopefully not wellies)! My list of "must-sees" already exceeds the time available!

  Posted on 03-Jul-2012 10:47am by Jamasian

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  S.C., isn't Prince Fatty part of Hollie Cook's band along with Horseman & Mutant Hi Fi? They've all performed together in the past so I'm hoping they will be there at Womad. Fingers crossed

  Posted on 03-Jul-2012 12:03pm by Chas

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  Robert Plant will be a "British-Gambian blues/rock/prog mix"... apart from the "British-Gambian" part it doesn't sound too far removed from his "usual stuff" ;-)

  Posted on 03-Jul-2012 1:02pm by Nigenet

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  Depends what you mean by his "usual stuff". He has been working with African musicians for several years and the Spaceshifters includes Justin Adams. The "prog" description is a bit worrying but Blues/Rock could describe any number of African artists. I don't think this is going to be Led Zep. Looking forward to it anyway.

  Posted on 03-Jul-2012 5:00pm by Lucky Herbert

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  I guess there will be an inevitable led zep cover in an intereting stylee..........
  I'm hoding out for Kashmir.

  Nice to see everyone's commitment to experience new stuff - no more talk of must sees and lists then!!

  Posted on 03-Jul-2012 6:23pm by Redleg

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