WOMAD Festival, short for "World of Music, Arts and Dance," is an international arts festival that celebrates the diversity of music, arts, and dance from around the world. The festival aims to create a space where cultures can come together and share their artistic offerings. The festival takes place at Charlton Park, located between Cirencester and Chippenham, near Malmesbury in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The site is easily accessible, situated just off the A429 and approximately 7 miles from Junction 17 of the M4.
WOMAD has been known for its culturally diverse lineup of musicians, poets, actors, artists, and thinkers. It showcases performances from various regions of the world, providing a platform for both seasoned international performers and emerging talents. The festival offers attendees a chance to discover new sounds and explore different genres of music.
WOMAD 2023, with the theme "Wonders of the World," promises an exciting lineup of artists and performances. Some of the bands scheduled to perform include Bela Fleck, Cimafunk, and many more.
Festival was scheduled from 28 Jul to 31 Jul 2016 (3 day(s)).
WOMAD Festival takes place in Malmesbury, United Kingdom. Here is the full address of the festival: Charlton Park SN16 9DG Malmesbury
Ibrahim Maalouf, Dubioza kolektiv, Asian Dub Foundation, Le Vent du Nord, Baaba Maal.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
folk
world
funk
world music
alternative
dub
political
afrobeat
bluegrass
bossa nova
breakbeat
celtic
chanson française
classical music
contemporary
contemporary classical
downtempo
drum and bass
electronica