26 November 2009
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WOMAD:
Ethiopiques + Solomon Burke + Fat Freddy's Drop + Nneka + Dub Colossus + Oumou Sangare + Rokia Traore + A Filletta + Acetre + Andy White (2) + Ba Cissoko + Besh o droM + The Black Arm Band + Caravan Palace + Darbar Morchang Party + Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan + Enkh Jargal + Etran Finatawa + Hindi Zahra + Mad Professor

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At Charlton Park, Malmesbury
Fri 24 Jul - Sun 26 Jul 2009

WOMAD is so much more than just first class world music festival and returning this year will be the popular 'Taste the World' tent where some of the artists will show off their cooking prowess and which, more often than not, turns into a impromptu gig. The Drum and Dance Tent will make a welcome return with early-bird yoga sessions to salsa lessons to night owl happenings. And for those who fancy a luxurious moment to themselves and a scrub up, the WOMAD spa, complete with treatments, spa pools, great showers and a cocktail bar, is the place to go. See womad.org for full details.

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Solomon Burke

Legendary R & B song writer / performer, who emerged in the fifties with a talent for emotional phrasing and intricately constructed, melodic ballards.

Fat Freddy's Drop

Fat Freddy's Drop

A seven-piece band hailing from New Zealand who are purveyors of a Pacific funk/reggae explosion, combining bottom heavy funk, jazz, deep dub and skanking roots reggae. With some sweet soul vocals, a resident DJ and a horn section bringing an old world jazz charm to this unique fusion of styles.

For more information, see the website

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Nneka

Nneka

Winner of the 2009 MOBO for Best African Act, Nneka's music has got a big splash of Bob Marley in the recipe, a measure of Nina Simone and a lick of Erykah Badu - she's a soul queen in the making!

For more information, see the website

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Oumou Sangare

Mali's greatest diva, with funky music and breathtaking vocals. Back in Mali, she is a songwriter, social commentator, champion of women's rights and a spokesperson for her sex.

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Rokia Traore

'The new diva on the malian scene' weaving a new and rich tapestry based on ancient material with her mature and authentic voice.

Andy White (2)

Andy White (2)

Acclaimed Belfast-born singer/songwriter who is now resident in Switzerland. Winner of the coveted 'Hot Press Songwriter of the Year' in 1992, Andy's career has gone from strength to strength. Using his facility with language and the knack of finding a catchy hookline, Andy has defined a new style of pop-influenced contemporary folk songs, and has collaborated with the likes of Peter Gabriel and Neil Finn along the way.

For more information, see the website

Ba Cissoko

Trail-blazing Guinean kora master. 'A delight, and a marker for 21st century African music' (The Observer).

Listed on Ents24.com since: Nov 2006

Etran Finatawa

Combining the rich nomadic cultures of the Tuareg and Wodaadbe people of the West African country of Niger - country that has been a cross-roads for the North African Arabs for thousands of years - Etran Finatawa blend traditional instruments with electric guitars and the polyphonic songs of the region. The effect is mesmeric and hypnotic, immediately transporting us to a land of vast desert skies, caravans and camel races.

For more information, see the website

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Hindi Zahra

Paris-based Hindi Zahra first came to prominence with the stunning ballad 'Beautiful Tango', used in the UK television ad for the NFU. Her smooth voice and dazzling passion combined with an elegant delivery of jazz, tango and Arabesque make her live performances an unforgettable experience. Although influenced by her Moroccan Berber origins, she sings mostly in English and her talent is often compared to Amy Winehouse.

For more information, see the website

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Mad Professor

Mad Professor

Writer, producer and remixer Mad Professor (AKA Neil Fraser) started off his career as a service engineer for studio equipment. These days, however, you will find him mixing for the likes of Sade and The Orb.

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