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In the midst of the UK’s pulsating musical summer, Brazilian sensation Emicida made a triumphant return to British shores. Following his unforgettable performance at London’s iconic Barbican in April as part of Como No!’s La Linea Festival, the singer, songwriter, and MC from Sao Paulo delighted the crowd under Womad‘s Siam Stage Tent. The audience that gathered to experience his electrifying show was a diverse mix, radiating passion and energy. It was as if language barriers disappeared in the face […]...
The K-Music Festival is set to celebrate its 10th edition from Sunday, the 1st of October to Sunday, the 12th of November at various venues across London. Organised by the London Korean Cultural Centre in partnership with Serious and curated by Jaeyeon Park, this milestone edition promises an array of vibrant cultural experiences from the Korean Peninsula, showcasing some remarkable highlights. The Opening Concert at the Barbican Centre Hall will feature film scores from Parasite and Squid Game, and on […]...
Following Solchi (2017) and The Island (2020), Lorenzo Nada took another three years to create new music. The Italian DJ and producer recently returned with a new album published under his most popular pseudonym, Godblesscomputers. This moniker represents a project that originated in Berlin in 2011 when Lorenzo moved there. It draws inspiration from the intersections of rhythms and stylistic qualities of black music and electronic music, as well as his passion for sampling and record collecting. In early September, he released […]...
Setting aside modesty, we are absolutely thrilled about our Musical Road to Womex section. Because it consistently gives us the pleasure of showcasing musicians and bands who defy genres, traverse musical styles, and transcend geographical borders. Today, we embark on a musical journey all the way to Reunion Island, where we discover a quartet that epitomises this spirit. They not only celebrate and bring it forward the most authentic and traditional Reunionese maloya music, but also delve into its deepest, […]...
Dust down your talharpas and lace up your cross-country ski boots, because today we have a guest as impressive as Estonia’s wind turbines and as established as its agriculture. We are talking about Puuluup, the Baltic musical sensation who recently took to the stage at Ariano Folk Festival in Ariano Irpino in Italy. Comprising two exceptionally gifted enthusiasts of the talharpa, a traditional Estonian instrument which almost went extinct—Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson—Puuluup had the crowd in stitches with their […]...
Podcast: Rebel Passport at Babel XP
with Rhabdomantic Orchestra
Authors: Marco Canepari & Seb Bassleer
Podcast: Rebel Passport at Babel XP
with Deli Teli
Authors: Marco Canepari & Seb Bassleer
LATEST POSTS
Interview: Dub Inc – Bridging the World Through Upbeats (August 2023)
Words by Marco Canepari / Photos by Gaetano Piazzolla
Event Review + Gallery: Ariano Folk Festival 2023
(Ariano Irpino, Italy; Wednesday 16th August
to Sunday 20 August 2023)
Words by Marco Canepari / Photos by Gaetano Piazzolla
Interview: The Olllam – A Funk-Folk Ride
on the Wild Side (August 2023)
Words & Photos by Ursula Billington
Event Review: Womad 2023 (Malmbesbury; Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th July 2023)
Words By Ursula Billington & Marco Canepari / Photos by Ursula Billington, Hello Content & Garry Jones
