Eight Acts To See At Womad 2023
In anticipation of Womad's return after a two-year hiatus, we sifted through the lineup and watched tons of music videos to make sure we didn't have to.
Here are our eight top picks, featuring four international artists and four New Zealand artists.
Package (Germany)
11 techno bands from Germany are not to be missed. Think of your favorite clubs that look like real machines instead of a computer. Watch it Friday at 8 p.m. on the Bowl Theater and Saturday at 7 p.m. on the Brooklands Theatre. You will not regret going there twice.
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* World-famous German techno band Meute come and go in their red jackets
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Great Samba (Zambia)
Zambian rapper Samba the Great, Ozarks favorite Ruth Langmore (watch Season 4 Part 2), only plays one show, Final Act on the Bowl stage Sunday at 8:45 p.m., so save a bit of energy because that's it. be good
Madou Moktar (Niger)
An impressive guitar talent, Mdou was reportedly inspired by Eddie Van Halen's YouTube videos. It's easy to see why: It's shrinking. Catch the band at the Brooklands Theater on Fridays at 7pm and at the Poole Theater on Saturdays at 6pm.
Cimafun (Cuba)
The bold Cuban is sure to keep you on your toes. If the videos of their live performances are to be believed, it will be a high energy affair that will have your hips swaying side by side with their thighs. Enjoy Cimafunk on Saturdays at 8:00pm on Bowl Stage or Sundays at 7:45pm on Brooklands Stage.
Fly My Pretties (New Zealand)
The collaborative line-up includes some of the biggest names in New Zealand music and the sound of the big band will be an epic way to end your first night at Womad. Fridays at 10:00 pm they play their only show in Pula.
Avantdale Bowling Club (New Zealand)
You can catch Aotearoa hip hop events on Saturday nights and we encourage you to do so. First, watch Avantdale Bowling Club, which mixes elegant Tom Scott rap lyrics with a dash of jazz, on the Brooklands stage at 9 p.m.
Mazbou Q (New Zealand)
Then, hurry to see Mazbou Q at Gables Stage at 22:15. Based in Makurao, Tamaki, this Nigerian-British artist will amp up the hip-hop vibe, blending rap with heavy rock and funk beats.
Kindergarten (New Zealand)
A little psychedelic, a little alternative rock, and a little pop, you'll find Kita on Sundays at 7:45 p.m. at Dell's most intimate theatre. One of the best things about Womad is the little surprises you get when you start a group, and we suspect Kita will be too. Plus, after your set, you'll be in good shape for a few steps on the Sampa The Great performance platform.
