Tal National come from all over North Africa, and they bring their fusion music to audiences the world over. I spoke to them about the origins of their style and playing in England.
LADAMA
LADAMA is a group of all-powerful females from various places in South America, they come together to inspire one another with their local rhythms, but also to teach and educate women around the world as they travel.
Goldie
I spoke to D&B legend and maverick innovator Goldie, about living in Thailand, his painting career and how painting is related to D&B.
My Baby
Prog-rock funky psychedelic trio from Amsterdam talk to me about their concepts behind their music, and much more.
Hashmat Sultana
Sufi soul singing sisters from India brought their award winning talents to WOMAD where I spoke to them about what Sufi music is, their journey to the big stage and their plans for the future.
Meklit
Ethio-jazz queen is stepping out of the Mulatu Astake spotlight for ethio-jazz and is taking the name for herself, I talk to her about how she keeps her music contemporary and what makes musicians important in society.
Meklits liver performances are all enticing and almost transcendent.
I’ve just popped my fav track here for you to enjoy.
Orchestre Les Mangelepa
Legendary band that have been playing in Kenya and all around Africa for 40 years, FINALLY make it across the pond, and I get to chat to them about their first festival in Europe / England, audiences around the world and their style of playing and music making.
Amadou and Mariam
Amadou and Mariam need near to no introduction: they have been chart topping the West African music scene for decades together.
I was truly honored to catch them and chat to them about their music-making, community and music in Mali, and plans for the future.
I have been a huge fan of their music, since the day I found it years and years ago, so this was a real privilege.