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Lopa Kothari, Andrew McGregor and Kathryn Tickell present the first of a weekend of broadcasts from the globe's leading festival of world music, live from Charlton Park.
Lopa Kothari, Andrew McGregor and Kathryn Tickell present the first of a weekend of broadcasts from the globe's leading festival of world music, live from Charlton Park in Wiltshire. Emir Kusturica and the No-Smoking Orchestra light up WOMAD live from the Open Air stage, and The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians make their WOMAD debut. Spanish folk band Viguela are live from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 Charlie Gillett Stage, and there are recorded highlights from Malian diva Oumou Sangare, and Estonian turbo-folk band Trad Attack. Plus interviews, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing and a live visit to the Radio 3 Session Tent, starting off more than eleven hours of live broadcasting across the WOMAD weekend.
Radio 3 returns to WOMAD with more live broadcasting than ever before, with live sets and highlights from the main stages as well as the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 Charlie Gillett Stage, where Radio 3 has invited artists from across the globe to perform, many making UK Festival debuts. The weekend includes a Sunday morning simulcast with Cerys on 6, artists from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing, and video performances from the Radio 3 Session Tent.
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                                            ![]()  Maya Youssef - Queen of the KanunDuration: 05:09 
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    ![]()  Officina ZoèTaranta 
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    ![]()  Oumou SangaréAndia 
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    ![]()  Oumou SangaréKounadia 
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    ![]()  Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking OrchestraLive at Womad 2017 
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    ![]()  MAYA YOUSSEFQueen of the night 
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    ![]()  MAYA YOUSSEFBombs turn into roses 
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    ![]()  Trad.Attack!Imepuu / Magic Tree 
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    ![]()  Trad.Attack!Reied / Thighs 
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    ![]()  Trad.Attack!³Û²¹²¹²Ô’K±ð²Ô±ð 
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    ![]()  Trad.Attack!Momm (Bear Song) 
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    ![]()  Members of The Orchestra of Syrian MusiciansDulab and Wasla Hijaz 
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    ![]()  Members of The Orchestra of Syrian MusiciansDulab and Walsa Rast Singer: Mohammed Saleh.
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    ![]()  Members of The Orchestra of Syrian MusiciansI need Singer: Maverick Sabre.
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    ![]()  ViguelaEl Pajaro ya Volo 
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    ![]()  ViguelaJota 
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    ![]()  ViguelaVerata 
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    ![]()  ViguelaGanancillo 
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    ![]()  ViguelaVerdeguea y Geana 
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    ![]()  Barry GrayTheme from 'The Mysterons' Performer: New York Theremin Society.
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    ![]()  The BeatlesIf I Fell Performer: New York Theremin Society.
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    ![]()  Officina ZoèMin Ora 
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    ![]()  Officina ZoèKale Nikta 
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    ![]()  Officina ZoèPizzica Tarantata 
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    ![]()  DON KIPPERMin Ora 
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    ![]()  DON KIPPERKlezmer Medley 
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    ![]()  DON KIPPEROpa Ela 
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    ![]()  Oumou SangaréDJOUKOUROU 
Broadcast
- Fri 28 Jul 2017 21:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
Radio 3 at Womad 2017
Everything you need to know about our wild weekend of sounds from around the world.
A beginner's guide to Womad
What it is, when it started, and why it's so important.
Seven pioneering figures in world music
From Miriam Makeba to the Buena Vista Social club via Alan Lomax and Ravi Shankar.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing on World on 3
World on 3 is now playing tracks from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing, upload your tracks here
World Music chart-toppers...
From Ravi Shankar and The Beatles, to Youssou N'Dour - World Music's breakthrough moments
 
            