AMJAD ALI KHAN (INDIA) Amjad Ali Khan is one of the undisputed masters of the music world. Born to sarod maestro Haafiz Ali Khan, Amjad is widely credited with re-inventing the technique of playing the sarod. Performing as a trio with his sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, both renowned sarod players themselves, their music is an exhilarating blend between East and West.
Fri, 8.15pm, Gables stage Sat, 7.30pm, Dell stage
Artists A–Z Ngā kaitoi
ANGELIQUE KIDJO (BENIN) In 1980 Talking Heads’ Remain in Light album, heavily influenced by the music of West Africa, caught the attention of a young Angelique Kidjo in Paris. Hearing it again years later sparked the idea of a full circle deconstruction that seemed only natural. Using Afrobeat horns and percussion, and infusing the lyrics with new meaning, Grammy Award-winning Angelique brings her stunning twist on a classic album to WOMAD in March.
Sat, 10.30pm, TSB Bowl stage
BALOJI (DR CONGO / BELGIUM) Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo but raised in Belgium, Baloji is a musician, film director and innovative artist. He infuses his heady cocktail of futuristic funk with soul, rap and Congolese soukous with a poetic political punch, that will appeal not only to your feet, but your head and heart as well.
Fri, 8.15pm, TSB Bowl stage Sun, 3pm, Todd Energy Brooklands stage
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