Senegalese Artist Cheikh Lô, Winner of WOMEX 2015 Artist Award

Cheikh Lô -  Photo by Bernard Benant
Cheikh Lô – Photo by Bernard Benant

 

World music expo organizers WOMEX announced today that Senegalese musician Cheikh Lô will be receive this year’s Artist Award. Cheikh Lô and other 2015 award winners will be honored during the WOMEX Award Ceremony.

The event will take on the final day of WOMEX, October 25, in Budapest, Hungary at the Palace of Arts in Budapest. The WOMEX awards recognize formidable artistry, professionalism and contribution to the arts sector and record label output in three categories: Artist Award; Professional Excellence Award; and Top Label Award.

Author: World Music Central News Room

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