Pioneering world music festival WOMAD UK has announced the complete list of artists set to perform at the 2019 festival. WOMAD will take place at Charlton Park in in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, during July 25 – July 28, 2019.
The program begins of Thursday with headliner Afro-Cuban All Stars. Saturday includes Grammy-Award winning singer Macy Gray, headlining Friday along with reggae legend and five-time Grammy award-winner Ziggy Marley. Following on Saturday, Anna Calvi and Malian star Salif Keita.
Headliners on Sunday are Robert Plant’s new Americana group Saving Grace with Suzi Dian and Robert Plant, followed by 1990’s electronic music pioneers Orbital.
Other artists set to perform include Calypso Rose, 1970’s funk stars Cymande, WOMAD favorites DakaBrakha, Dhafer Youssef, Orquesta Akokán and lots more.
More information at womad.co.uk
Author: World Music Central News Room
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