mrbuzzardstubble Posted March 6, 2024 Posted March 6, 2024 A little on Womadelaide from the ABC. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-06/womadelaide-director-strategy-international-acts-in-australia/103536060 It's going to be a warm one. Take plenty of fluids and I wish all who attend a great time. 1
VAF Posted March 6, 2024 Posted March 6, 2024 We are having an 'open day' this Friday for people to pop in, listen to music and grab a cool drink before attending WOMAD. We aren't far from the festival site - 5 min drive or 15 min walk. We have supported WOMAD for many years through the Hackett Foundation, it would be great to see some SNAer's faces! 3
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted March 9, 2024 Volunteer Posted March 9, 2024 Some fine tunes so far, but the heat … 1 1
mrbuzzardstubble Posted March 9, 2024 Posted March 9, 2024 On 09/03/2024 at 6:15 AM, sir sanders zingmore said: Some fine tunes so far, but the heat … Expand A bit cooler tomorrow. Only 39c. 1 1
frankn Posted March 9, 2024 Posted March 9, 2024 Yes, I’m looking forward to taking a coat & scarf . 1 2
Ian McP Posted March 13, 2024 Posted March 13, 2024 A few reviews from the media, there's always artists they miss, let's hear your's! https://www.smh.com.au/culture/live-reviews/it-was-too-hot-to-dance-until-the-balkan-punk-band-gave-us-no-choice-20240312-p5fbte.html https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/mar/12/womadelaide-2024-global-music-festival-finds-the-love-amid-40c-heat-and-calls-to-boycott https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-12/womadelaide-2024-review-ziggy-marley-angelique-kidjo/103573986
Ian McP Posted March 13, 2024 Posted March 13, 2024 I'm sure youtube clips will be popping up thick n fast from punters!
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted March 13, 2024 Volunteer Posted March 13, 2024 On 13/03/2024 at 7:26 AM, Ian McP said: Expand They were the highlight of the festival for me
emesbee Posted March 13, 2024 Posted March 13, 2024 I find I'm often more attracted to what is happening on the smaller stages rather than the big stadium acts. The two guys from Rwanda, The Good Ones, were definitely a highlight for me. A very simple, quite basic performance, but there was just something rather special about it. I saw both their performances, first in the Frome Park Pavilion, then later on the Moreton Bay Stage, which was the better setting for their music. Mr V only had two copies of their CD on display in the Woshop when I looked on Friday evening. I bought a copy before I had even heard them, and am not disappointed. This looks like the same link on the Womadelaide website.
Grizzly Posted March 13, 2024 Posted March 13, 2024 (edited) I've followed DakhaBrakha since seeing them last time they played Womad here, and their sound has developed significantly. Sophisticated and distinctly Ukrainian. I also really enjoyed the energy of Dubioza Kollektiv (as did the whole family!) plus the soul of Auris (well worth a listen at home, my daughter was quite enamoured of his French/Creole "rapping"), plus the tight groove of Cymande. 2 other favourites were Mildlife and a brief listen to Druid Fluids (with the son of a long-standing SNA member on drums). Yes the heat meant that excursions from the shade were limited, so we saw less than we otherwise would, but still a great weekend! Little G was also a big fan of Ibibio Sound Machine, waiting to meet their absolutely delightful front woman later that evening for a hug, signature, photo and quick chat! Edited March 13, 2024 by Grizzly 3
Ian McP Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 Over the three full days we based ourselves in the air conditioned comfort of SA Art Gallery before braving the heat around 4pm. Friday was OK with the 6pm start. Managed to catch full or in a few cases partial sets of: some faves: * to * * * * Fri: * * * * Dakha Brakha love this Ukrainian band! * Mauskovic Dance Band * * * Dubioza Kolectiv more Balkan madness! * * Mildlife perhaps a little too mellow at times, sounding a little like Meddle era Floyd Sat: * * * * Hollie Cook great lover's rock reggae * Budos Band a little rough round the edges * * * Ibibio Sound Machine * * Cambodian Space Project * * * * Leenalchi a real surprise, alt rock outa Korea! * * * * Arooj Aftjab sensational! * * Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 i've seen him several times over the years, doesn't quite have the charisma of his late father Sun: * * * WITCH * * * * Yussef Dayes powerhouse drummer from the UK new jazz movement accompanied by a sax supremo * * * * Moonlight Benjamin fantastic performance, I was in the "moshpit", Moonlight magnetic.... and those two guitarists! * * * Baaba Maal respect to a legend * * * * Emel Mathlouhi superb vocals combined with some big electronic beats and..... string accompaniment! Mon: * * * * Son Rompe Pera super lively set from these Mexican madmen, masters of the punk marimba sound, they threw in some cumbia for good effect, it's a wonder they didn't self combust in the heat, a crowd favourite * * * * Angelique Kidjo she always delivers, such a livewire performer! * * * * Cymande super tight funk from reformed 70's UK band, now they're getting their deserved recognition at last. * Morcheeba Al-Qasar * * * * Black Jesus Experience with special guest Aurus Melbourne's own hybrid Ethio jazz exponents synched so well with vocalist Aurus from Reunion * * * Pongo finishing off the last act injected some fun on the smaller zoo stage, afro funk hybrid out of Angola via Lisbon. Three little kids didn't believe their luck being invited up to dance with her. * * Braxe and Falcon as is tradition a last drink before fronting up to closing DJ set, meet up at the mixing desk, say goodbye to our friends and regulars then head back to our accommodation exhausted. 24 acts over 4 days! Till next year! regards Ian 2
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted March 16, 2024 Volunteer Posted March 16, 2024 Next year we really do need to have a StereoNet catchup for those attending! 1
frankn Posted March 16, 2024 Posted March 16, 2024 Grizzly and I do each year. We also commented that a couple of years back there was a meeting of a few diehards at one of the internal Womad bars. Yes, to next year. 1
Grizzly Posted March 17, 2024 Posted March 17, 2024 On 16/03/2024 at 5:20 AM, sir sanders zingmore said: Next year we really do need to have a StereoNet catchup for those attending! Expand On 16/03/2024 at 6:39 AM, frankn said: Grizzly and I do each year. We also commented that a couple of years back there was a meeting of a few diehards at one of the internal Womad bars. Yes, to next year. Expand Pact? I'm keen to form the WSNS (Womadelaide StereoNerd Society) 2
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted March 17, 2024 Volunteer Posted March 17, 2024 On 17/03/2024 at 8:07 PM, Grizzly said: Pact? I'm keen to form the WSNS (Womadelaide StereoNerd Society) Expand I’m in! 1
Luc Posted March 18, 2024 Posted March 18, 2024 (edited) On 17/03/2024 at 8:24 PM, sir sanders zingmore said: I’m in! Expand Exclamation mark too, it must be serious. Edited March 18, 2024 by Luc 2
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted March 18, 2024 Volunteer Posted March 18, 2024 On 18/03/2024 at 6:39 AM, Luc said: Exclamation mark too, it must be serious. Expand This is serious stuff @Luc
Grizzly Posted March 18, 2024 Posted March 18, 2024 On 18/03/2024 at 8:05 AM, frankn said: Will we have merch? Expand Secret handshake!
mrbuzzardstubble Posted August 22, 2024 Posted August 22, 2024 Sale of early bird tickets go on sale on August 29 as well as the announcement of the first acts. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/deleteditems/id/AQQkADAwATY3ZmYAZS05ZTAwAC1lNzBhLTAwAi0wMAoAEADQOnaXFbR1SZzCUZ2VhQj7
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted August 22, 2024 Volunteer Posted August 22, 2024 Not sure what your link is? On 22/08/2024 at 9:12 AM, mrbuzzardstubble said: Sale of early bird tickets go on sale on August 29 as well as the announcement of the first acts. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/deleteditems/id/AQQkADAwATY3ZmYAZS05ZTAwAC1lNzBhLTAwAi0wMAoAEADQOnaXFbR1SZzCUZ2VhQj7 Expand
mrbuzzardstubble Posted August 22, 2024 Posted August 22, 2024 On 22/08/2024 at 10:54 AM, sir sanders zingmore said: Not sure what your link is? Expand It seems all info has disappeared. I'll check back in and post a link when it's up and running again.
Ian McP Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 On 22/08/2024 at 1:54 PM, mrbuzzardstubble said: It seems all info has disappeared. I'll check back in and post a link when it's up and running again. Expand When alternatives fail go back to the source womadelaide.com.au No doubt we’ll have a few “old reliables” it takes a few later announcements to reveal some new and interesting acts. Guessing other acts it pays to keep an eye on overlapping festivals (Port Fairy and Golden Plains) and who’s touring Oz around the same dates for their announcements.
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