Music News - WOMAD 2017 Line-Up announcement
19 October 2016 - 0 Comments
With much
excitement UK 2 Tone and Ska legends The Specials were the first
announced to play WOMAD NZ 2017.
Now, WOMAD NZ is over the moon to announce that joining them are: from
Brazil, Grammy-nominee Bebel
Gilberto, daughter of renowned singer João Gilberto performing
her own laidback style of bossa nova; the French-Chilean
musician, Ana
Tijoux, whose sound captures where the street meets
tradition; Vietnamese musicians Hanoi Masters
who use half-forgotten traditional instruments to convey deep,
personal connections to the upheavals of the Vietnam War; the New
Orleans brass group Hot
8 Brass Band (USA), who will bring their signature blend
of hip-hop, jazz and funk; "The Songbird of Wassoulou" Oumou Sangare (Mali) who
is known for her seamless mix of old and new sounds that create a haunting
backdrop for political lyrics, making her passion clear in any language
and Sudha
Ragunathan (India) who will take you to the heart of
Carnatic music with her voice of gold.
Local artists include Wellington producer and multi instrumentalist Lord Echo who
blends boogie-laced Funk, disco-primed Reggae, futuristic Soul, and timeless
African rhythms. Hailing from Auckland is Mt Eden, expect
them to fire up their trademark extended build-ups, drum solos, double and
triple drops and Auckland based Sons Of Zion whose fusion
of reggae, heavy rock, dub and funk will get you dancing.
There are many, many, more exciting artists to discover at the WOMAD 2017 Festival, more
below.
In alphabetical order: 9Bach (Wales), Ana Tijoux (Chile), Archie Roach (Australia), Aziza Brahim (Western Sahara), Bebel Gilberto (Brazil), Brushy one string (Jamaica), Emir Kusturica & the No Smoking Orchestra (Serbia), Hanoi Masters (Vietnam), Hot 8 Brass Band (USA), Inna Modja (Mali), La Mambanegra (Colombia), Lord Echo (Wellington/Aotearoa), Mercedes Peón (Spain), Mt Eden (Auckland/Aotearoa), Oumou Sangare (Mali), Rob Ruha (Matakaoa (Gisborne)/Aotearoa), Sinkane (Sudan/USA), Sons Of Zion (Auckland/Aotearoa), The East Pointers (Canada), The Soil (South Africa), The Specials (UK), The Swan Sisters (Christchurch/Aotearoa), Sudha Ragunathan (India), Swamp Thing (Tauranga/Rotorua/Aotearoa), Warsaw Village Band (Poland)
WOMAD 2017 sees the festival celebrate its
13th anniversary in the stunning 55-acre Brooklands Park and TSB Bowl of
Brooklands, New Plymouth. Over the years, WOMAD NZ, has rightfully gained a
reputation as one of the most beautiful outdoor festivals in the world.
The main stage is set at the base of a natural amphitheatre and not only
provides a stunning setting, but an acoustic experience second to none. The
other three stages are located throughout Brooklands Park, with every square
inch oozing the vibrancy of WOMAD.
The maximum capacity for WOMAD is 15,000 ticket holders per day so you’ll
never feel like you are in a mosh pit – in fact bring a blanket
and enjoy refreshments in stylish chill out areas, watch a cooking
demonstration or explore the stalls and workshops, the kids will be entertained
at Kidzone with workshops especially for them spread over the weekend. WOMAD’s
not just music! There’s plenty of other things on site to discover, come along
and soak up the warmth of the WOMAD vibe.
The WOMAD campsite is situated next to the festival within the New Plymouth
Racecourse and TSB Stadium. The festival site is also located a short
distance from New Plymouth’s centre, if you book early you could even get a
motel or hotel or house close enough to walk.
Tickets on sale from the WOMAD site, for ticketing options click here.
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