Since you are interested in WOMAD: The World's Festival 2012, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
The Nukes
Each to Their Own [ The Nukes / CD - released 25/Jul/2011 ] Rollicking and rolling out of the woolliest corners of Auckland's wild west, it's... The Nukes, NZ's most feared and revered original ukulele trio. |
Batucada Sound Machine
Don't Keep Silent [ Batucada Sound Machine / CD - released 23/Jan/2012 ] BSM's percussion-heavy rhythm section, blazin horns, chunky guitars, and soulful vocals all fuse effortlessly - to intertwine Brazilian, funk, hip-hop, afro-beat and Pacific-soul influences. |
Mahala Rai Banda
Ghetto Blasters [ Ashphalt Tango / CD - released 18/Jan/2010 ] Ancient gypsy campfire tunes distilled into the raucous din of Balkan Mafia clubs - this is the sound and setting conjured by racy Romanian roots rockers Mahala Rai Banda. |
Lo'Jo
Au Cabaret Sauvage [ World Village Music / CD - released 10/Sep/2002 ] More amazing sounds from the world music group Lo'Jo! |
Ash Grunwald
I Don't Believe [ Jazz Head / CD - released 17/Aug/2009 ] |
Baaba Maal
Television [ Palm Pictures / CD - released 15/Jun/2009 ] With its subtle blending of electronic dance elements with the timeless tradition of West African musical traditions, the 'Television' album is a groundbreaking successor to 2001's 'Missing You'. |
The Black Seeds
Dust and Dirt [ Remote Control Records NZ / CD - released 10/Apr/2012 ] NZ reggae-soul heavyweights The Black Seeds present their highly anticipated new studio album 'Dust and Dirt', featuring lead single "Pippy Pip". |
Dobet Gnahore
Na Afriki [ Cumbancha Music / CD - released 6/Jul/2007 ] Widely considered one of contemporary African music's most exciting new talents, Dobet Gnahore has astounded audiences with her thrilling stage presence, appealing melodies and powerful singing. |
Narasirato
Tangio Tumas [ Smash / CD - released 9/May/2011 ] The Narasirato Are'are panpipers come from the Solomon Islands, playing ancient tribal music that has been the main medium for communicating Are'are tradition and culture through 75 generations. |
Pajama Club
Pajama Club [ Universal Music New Zealand / CD - released 15/Sep/2011 ] Pajama Club is the new project from Neil Finn of Crowded House, together with wife Sharon Finn, Sean Donnelly, and Alana Skyring (The Grates). |
Pama International Meet Mad Professor
Rewired! In Dub [ Rockers Revolt / CD - released 8/Nov/2010 ] |
Sharon Shannon
Saints and Scoundrels [ Iris Light Records / CD - released 19/Oct/2009 ] After the major quadruple-platinum selling success of 'The Galway Girl' album in Ireland and her two Meteor awards, Sharon really is thought of as the country's greatest national treasure. |
Shogun Orchestra
Shogun Orchestra [ Economy Records / CD - released 6/Dec/2010 ] From the opening salvo of shimmering high-life guitars, the listener is propelled on a wild ride into the steaming equatorial night... |
Staff Benda Bilili
Tres Tres Fort [ Crammed / CD - released 11/May/2009 ] "One of the most extraordinary albums of the year...gloriously uplifting...their songs are lyrical, thoughtful, remarkably cheerful and occasionally startling." - The Guardian (5 stars) |
Various Artists
WOMAD: The World's Music Festival 2013 [ Cartell / CD - released 8/Feb/2013 ] Featuring music by Salif Keita, Alaev Family, Antibalas, Amparo Sanchez, Lau, Goran Bregovic, Correspondents, Nidi D'Arac, Jordi Savall, Mari Boine, LA-33, Hugh Masakela, Mia Dyson, Savoy Family Cajun Band, Jimmy Cliff & Fly My Pretties. |
Watussi
Tequila Sangre Fuego [ Watussi Music / CD - released 4/Feb/2008 ] The debut album from Sydney-based group Watussi is a deliciously rich snapshot of Australian multiculturalism, as well as fusing styles as diverse as Cumbia, rock, funk, and reggae. |