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Huri Duna Dancers – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

Celestine Rowe speaks with Huri Duna Dancers at Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

Hura Duri Dancers – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview (mp3)

March 14, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | 1 Comment »

Ana Maura – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

Fado has national status in Portugal: it is the music that represents the Portuguese spirit. Ana Moura has produced several CDs of fado from Lisbon – the third of which hit platinum status. With a brilliant characteristic backing group of Portuguese guitar, guitar and bass, she charmed audiences at WOMADelaide 2011.

Roger Holdsworth talked with her about her music and about the challenges between traditional and developing fado.

Roger Holdsworth speaks with Roger Holdsworth at Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

Ana Moura – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview (mp3)

March 14, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | Leave A Comment »

Juan De Marcos – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

Cuban bandleader Juan de Marcos Gonzalez is probably best known as the man who put together the Buena Vista Social Club back in the mid-90s – finding those great old Cuban musicians, and encouraging them out of retirement for one last blast of international fame.

He was also the founder of the well-known Cuban band Sierra Maestra, and currently leads the Afro-Cuban All-Stars – a cross-generational band that features some of the best veteran players, alongside the most talented younger musicians in Cuba today.

Seth Jordan speaks with Juan de Marcos at Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

Juan De Marcos – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview (mp3)

March 14, 2011 | Categories: News, Onsite Interviews | 1 Comment »

Sidestepper – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

Sidestepper is a unique musical project that brings together UK producer/DJ Richard Blair with some of Colombia’s hottest musicians. Originally a studio creation, it’s since evolved into a full band, with traditional South American cumbia and salsa rhythms rubbing shoulders with the latest electronic beats.

Richard Blair stopped into our backstage studio here at Womadelaide to discuss the group’s history with Seth Jordan.

Seth Jordan speaks with Sidestepper at Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

Sidestepper – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview (mp3)

March 14, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | Leave A Comment »

Amadou & Mariam – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

Mali’s husband-and-wife team Amadou & Mariam are probably the best-known couple in Africa these days. While both of these talented musicians are blind, that certainly hasn’t stopped them from establishing themselves as one of the most in-demand World music acts performing today.

Their combination of traditional Bambara rhythms with Amadou’s sparkling guitar work and his tight vocal duets with Mariam, makes for an exciting mix.

Seth Jordan speaks with Amadou & Mariam at Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

Amadou & Mariam – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview (mp3)

March 14, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | 1 Comment »

Yasar Akpence HAREM’de – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

Turkish darbukka player Yasar Akpence leads the group Harem’de. The group’s line-up includes two other percussionists, a kanun (or plucked zither) player who also sings, a clarinettist who dances, and a keyboard player who fills out bass and melody lines. Yasar himself started playing percussion at age 7, influenced by a musician father.

The group Harem’de are all Romany musicians. Yasar explained to Roger Holdsworth about the backgrounds of the group, and the importance of Romany artists to Turkish music. Murat Yucel (Moorat Yoodjel) provided the translation.

Roger Holdsworth speaks with Yasar Akpence HAREM’de at Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

Yasar Akpence HAREM’de – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview (mp3)

March 13, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | Leave A Comment »

Leah Flanagan – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview Live

Aboriginal musician Leah Flanagan’s enigmatic voice floated amongst the tops of Botanic Park’s fig trees as she sang numbers from her long awaited debut album Nirvana Nights. Through her original songs she shared a very personal tribute dedicated to her loved ones, the crowd left breathless, as they wandered away from a touching performance from one of Australia’s very own.

Leah Flanagan speaks with Andrea Fraser at Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

Leah Flanagan – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview (mp3)

March 13, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | Leave A Comment »

Allan Kelly Quartet – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Live music performance

Allan Kelly Quartet – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Live music performance (mp3)

March 12, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | Leave A Comment »

DakhaBrakha – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

Roger Holdsworth speaks with DakhaBrakha for Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

DakhaBrakha – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview (mp3)

March 12, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | 1 Comment »

The Yabu Band – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

Celestine Rowe speaks with The Yabu band for Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

The Yabu Band – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview (mp3)

March 11, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | Leave A Comment »

Rhombus – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

Formed in 2001 and based in Wellington, Rhombus have forged a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most original and energetic live acts. Rhombus have injected an atom-smashing vibe into their South Pacific brew of dub n bass, soul, hip-hop, funk and roots-reggae. And their live shows are a visual treat, with a group of Cook Island dancers, as well as live projections by internationally renowned artist Michael Tuffery.

Andrea Fraser speaks with Rhombus at Womadelaide 2011 LIVE!

Rhombus – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE! – Onsite interview

March 11, 2011 | Categories: Onsite Interviews | Leave A Comment »

Nitin Sawhney – Womadelaide 2011 LIVE – Onsite interview

One of the most anticipated artists at WOMADelaide this year is Indian-British musician, producer, composer and DJ Nitin Sawhney. For twenty years he’s been a pioneer in combining Asian and other world-wide influences with elements of jazz and electronica.

He’s also in high demand as a composer with the likes of The London Symphony Orchestra choreographer Akram Khan and the BBC. The accolades and long list of awards reflect a comprehensive and adventurous career…something Michelle Smith discovered when Nitin Sawhney dropped by for a chat.