WOMAD Festival Taranaki

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

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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… Read more Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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. Read more Audio

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

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… Read more Audio