Womad 2020

"The Golden Voice of Africa” Salif Ketia live at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

The Blind Boys of Alabama perform at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

Trio Da Kali perform on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

Cuban big band Orquesta Akokán live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

The Minyo Crusaders live at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

Mexican female Mariachi ensemble Flor de Toloache live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

Destyn Maloya live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

WOMAD 2020 openers KermesZ à l’Est have established a cult reputation for their innovative and energetic fusion of Balkan melodies, metal, rock, electro and free jazz. Audio

Australian jazz funk outfit Hiatus Coyote, performing on the TSB Bowl Stage at WOMAD 2020 recorded live by RNZ Music. Audio

Soaked Oats live on the Dell Stage in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music.

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Hot Potato Band live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music.

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Marina Satti & Fones live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

King Ayisoba live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

Scottish folk ensemble RURA performing on the Dell Stage in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

London jazz ensemble Ezra Collective performing live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

Alternative Kiwi folk trio Albi And The Wolves live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita performing on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music.

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Finnish folk mavericks Tuuletar live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music.

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Trevor Reekie plays an eclectic mix of trans-global music, including fusion and folk roots. This week it's live sessions recorded by RNZ at this month's Womad world music festival. Video, Audio, Gallery

Australian musician Odette performs live at RNZ, ahead of her slot at WOMAD this weekend. Audio

The Blind Boys of Alabana are a remarkable group of singers born, poor, black and blind in the rural South of 1937. At this year's WOMAD Festival Trevor Reekie spoke to founding member Jimmy Carter… Audio

Ziggy Marley talks to Charlotte Ryan ahead of his performance at WOMAD 2020. He shares his thoughts on world politics, his father Bob Marley's legacy and the legalisation of cannabis. Audio

Montell2099 is a young kiwi beat maker who's already worked with artists like Lorde, Charli XCX and 21 Savage. Ahead of his appearance at WOMAD festival he spoke with Tony Stamp. Audio

Greek pop singer Marina Satti's track "Mantissa" became an anthem for young Greeks facing unemployment when it was first released in 2017, at the time of her country's debt crisis. Marina Satti's… Audio

The second day of Womad is always a marathon: twelve hours of music. This year it was a mixture of the good, the bad and the astonishing.

Despite many festivals being cancelled due to coronavirus, the WOMAD world music festival kicked off in Taranaki last night. Nick Bollinger was there. Video

Nick Bollinger picks five must-see acts at this year’s WOMAD festival. Video

We celebrate the WOMAD world music festival which takes place every March at the scenic Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth. Listen to some of the headlining acts who've appeared at WOMAD over the… Audio

The WOMAD world music festival has announced 20 more acts for its 2020 festival, which takes place in Taranaki in March. Video