The great and grande Bollywood Brass Band have been pumping it for years mixing and fusing bold brass bollywood big band sounds with the london diaspora.
Ian Brennan
Ian Brenann has had many production projects always involving civilisations from oppressed or persecuted communities. He once won a Grammy Award for production global mega-stars Tinariwen, Tuaregs of the North African desert. This year I spoke to him about Abatwa the Pygmy from Rwanda, and their trip together to WOMAD.
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.
Havana Meets Kingston
I had a rather loud chat with a couple of the crew from the this huge fusion project: the brain child of Mr.Savona, this is a fusion between Cuban musicians and Africa in the taste of dub and reggae. Delicous!
Sebye Ntege
Here I spoke to the lovely Sebye Ntege about his music, his instrumentalism, his inspirations for his new album and playing WOMAD.
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.
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.