How sad that the Cameroonian legend Manu Dibango is one of the victims of this terrible virus. Enjoy this performance of his iconic number Soul Makossa
Read MoreThere are two great exhibitions at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima) OTOBONG NKANGA – “From Where I Stand”, open now, till 28 June. Otobongm Nkanga (pictured) is a Nigerian-born artist whose practice spans tapestry, drawing, photography, installation, video and performance. The exhibition explores the politics of land and its relationship to the body, histories […]
Read MoreCome along to Newcastle Library on 22 June and hear the Windrush Story – with music and poetry. Organised by the North East of England African Community Association. A free event, 13.00 to 15.00. Book here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-windrush-story-tickets-62918733626 Advertisements
Read MoreFive pages of news, reviews and event listings/previews Waka Waka February 2019 Advertisements
Read MoreOur second performance of “The Story of Reggae in Britain” on May 25th was a sell-out success in the Music Room at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall ! Our first venture outside the North East ! Check it out here: Advertisements
Read MoreCurious Monkey Theatre Company, Newcastle upon Tyne and Newcastle Arts Development Organisation, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa have been collaborating for two years on the “Two Newcastles” project, and last week presented a work on Tyneside that they have created together called ” This World Here…Nomhlaba Le” It’s a journey to a new world full of song […]
Read MoreWaka Waka What’s On + News Spring 2018 Advertisements
Read More
Amadou & Mariam, Ken Boothe and Dobet Gnahoré are among the first acts announced for this year’s WOMAD Charlton Park Festival from July 26-29
The first wave of names have been announced for this year’s WOMAD at Charlton Park. Recognised as one of the greatest world music events, the festival returns to its regular setting at the Wiltshire site this summer.
The prolific Malian power couple Amadou & Mariam will take to the stage this year, along with the legendary Jamaican singer Ken Boothe and Grammy Award winning singer Dobet Gnahoré, who hails from the Ivory Coast.
Camille, an eclectic and inventive French artist will also appear at Charlton Park, as will Afrobeat and hip-hop fusion group Afro Cluster.
Other confirmed acts so far include:
Django Django (UK)
Sharon Shannon (Ireland)
Jazzanova live featuring Paul Randolph (Germany)
Aeham Ahmad (Palestine/Syria)
Colectivo Danza Región & Cámara de Danza Comunidad (Colombia)
Electric Fields (Australia)
Ezra Collective (UK)
La Dame Blanche (Cuba)
Federspiel (Austria)
Gasper Nali (Malawi)
KermesZ à l’Est (Belgium)
KOKOKO! (Democratic Republic of Congo)
LADAMA (Brazil/Colombia/Venezuela/USA)
Papaya (Portugal/USA)
Pixvae (Colombia)
Tal National (Niger)
For tickets and more information, visit womad.co.uk.