The world music expo WOMEX will continue its virtual program between April 23 and May 2, 2021 with the core program taking place April 26 and 27. The virtualWOMEX extended program consists of films, interactive online panel discussions, and networking meetings addressing the world music scene’s most vital topics.
This week, WOMEX is also sharing a documentary produced by Mapamundi Música featuring the musicians of Spanish folk music band Vigüela.
Delegates with an active virtualWOMEX membership or were registered for WOMEX 2020 Digital Edition can use the same login details to access this upcoming program.
Film Program
The films will be available to stream online from this Friday, April 23 through May 2n for all virtualWOMEX account holders.
Embryo – A Journey of Music and Peace (Germany)
Directed by Michael Wehmeyer | 98 mins | Germany, 2019 | German with English subtitles
Tio Yim (Mexico)
Directed by Luna Maran | 83 mins | Mexico, 2019 | Spanish, Zapotec and French with English subtitles
Conference Sessions
Women and Identity in Reggae Music
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
16:00 – 17:00 CEST
Chaired by Sonjah Stanley Niaah (Jamaica), with Simone Harris (Jamaica), Tandra Jhagroo, “Lytes” (Jamaica), Sevana Siren (Jamaica), Tricia Spence aka ‘ZJ Sparks‘ (Jamaica)
Network Meetings
Labels Network Meeting
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
17:00 – 18:00 CEST
Coordinated by Felipe Álvarez (Colombia), with Derek Debru (France/Uganda), Jay Rutledge (USA/Germany), Alice Whittington (Australia/UK)
More about virtualWOMEX
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