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Workshops / Ngā wāhanga toi
La Dame Blanche
Beatmaking Join beatmaker Marc ‘Babylotion’ Damblé as he composes, records, mixes and masters a beat live in front of the audience. Marc will give you an intriguing insight into the band’s tricks, and offer tips on the art of electronic music production. The whole chain of modern electronic music production process will be broken down and analysed — from the style, to the tempo, the harmony, the recording, the mixing and the mastering. Learn about music, computers, software and much, much more.
Fri, 6.15pm, Te Paepae
Taiwu Ancient Ballads Troupe
Young and Old, Hand in Hand — Paiwan Dancing It’s time to join in, relish and stomp to the beat of ancient songs! Paiwan are the indigenous people of Taiwan, whose beautiful traditional dancing is characterised by the holding of hands while singing resonantly. This workshop will be led by the founder and artistic director, Camake Valaule, who will be joined onstage by all 15 singers from the Taiwu Ancient Ballads Troupe. This incredible group has performed extensively on the international scene and won wide acclaim.
Fri, 8.15pm, Te Paepae
BCUC
BCUC, from the buzzing township of Soweto, taps into the elusiveness of the spirit world of ancestors by which they are inspired. The Africa portrayed by BCUC is not poor, but rich in tradition, rituals and beliefs. This high-energy workshop will focus on the traditional rhythms of South Africa and the use of music as a weapon of change.
Sat, 4pm, Te Paepae
Congress of Animals
Collaborative Songwriting Congress of Animal’s workshop will delve into the process of collaborative songwriting — writing songs with your mates with no agenda and what that means these days. The workshop will explore original songwriting, both independently and collectively and the pros and cons of each. Performance will be intertwined into this workshop alongside talking through the creative process, with questions welcome from the audience.
Sat, 6.15pm, Te Paepae
A master musician with a profound talent for complex melodies will teach you some of the rhythms of the Gnaoua People of Morocco and Algeria. With a guembri lute in hand Maalem Hamid El Kasri will perform for, and with, the audience, while weaving together stories about Gnaoua instruments and Gnaoua traditions. Expect to come away with an appreciation for Gnaoua heritage and its deep connections with Africa and South America.
Sat, 8.30pm, Te Paepae
Team Azucar Dance Movement
Zumba Dance Party Start Sunday off with a bang! Join Team Azucar Dance for a Zumba dance session, the Latin inspired dance fitness classes that have taken over the globe. This session will be sure to warm you up and get you in the WOMAD spirit for the final day of the festival.
Sun, 12pm, Te Paepae
Jamie Smith’s Mabon
Meet the Band Enjoy witty banter, instructive outbursts and a relaxed rustle through some of the more sedate musical offerings of Jamie Smith’s Mabon. Discover what makes the band tick, who was a child actor, who is an award-winning line dancer, who can ride a unicycle and who has met the Queen. Experience a little of the Welsh language and its poetry, and learn about the country and Celtic music from this joyful and playful five-piece band.
Sun, 2pm, Te Paepae
Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauauru
Kapa Haka workshop Join members from the local Māori cultural group Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauauru as they sing, dance and explain how Māori culture influences them. Through these interactive workshops there’s opportunity to learn how to do the haka and swing the poi. This group have recently returned from representing the region at Te Matatini National Kapa Haka festival.
Sun, 4pm, Te Paepae
Maarja Nuut & Ruum
Recreating Traditions Singer and violinist Maarja Nuut will unveil the magic of her haunting landscapes. With live looping, storytelling and body percussion this unique artist pushes traditional Estonian songs into the 21st Century. In this workshop she will give you an insight into her creative process, the elements that have inspired her in traditional music and how she recreates songs with modern technology. This is your chance to see an award-winning innovator up close.
