AMPHITHEATRE

Mansoor Joseph

“The Unique sound of Cape Town”

Coming at you from the heart of the Bokaap, Mansoor and his band presents a broad selection of Cape Town music styles including ghoema, Kaapse Klopse and Cape jazz.

14h00

N’Faly Kouyate’ (Guinea)

Legendary West African griot renowned as the “Jimi Hendrix of the Kora” who sings in his native Mandinga and Wolof languages as well as in French. He is joined by an incredible traditional percussionist.

15h30

“Indigenous Artists Concert”

Featuring Ernestine Dean, Shellie Morris & Yarnumamalya Ayangkidarrba-langwa (Australia), King Kapisi (New Zealand), Eufronio “Kech” Sanchez (Bolivia) & DRMNGNOW [Australia).
Enlightening and spiritual, this opening ceremony and concert welcomes these special artists to our shores. Includes SAN, Aboriginal song and dance, sacred songs and pan flute music from the Andes mountains.

16h30

The One Who Sings (Zolani Mahola) & The Feminine Force

Our own songbird with her amazing all-girl group previews songs from her brand-new album and some oldies.

18h00

Times and artists may have last minute changes – please keep watching the website for updates!

FERRYMANS TAVERN

Kristina Jacobsen & The Merlettes (USA) – Special Guest Star: Terrence Scarr

Feminist country and honky tonk from New Mexico.

13h00

Chris Bakalanga

14h30

Portenos (Argentina)

Traditional and sensual tango from Buenos Aires in an intimate setting.

16h00

Anabel Veloso & Gabriel Perez (Spain)

Flamboyant flamenco dance and exceptional guitar work from a world-renowned duo.

17h00

Green Clover Irish Group

18h00

Times and artists may have last minute changes – please keep watching the website for updates!

QUAY 4

Kristina Jacobsen & The Merlettes (USA) – Special Guest Star: Terrence Scarr

Feminist country and honky tonk from New Mexico.

15h30

Times and artists may have last minute changes – please keep watching the website for updates!

AMPHITHEATRE

“World of Flamenco”

Featuring Anabel Veloso & Gabriel Perez (Spain) together with a troupe of flamenco dancers from the Rosa Jiminez and Montoya Spanish Dance Theatre.

13h30

Daewon Lee, Ho Kim, Yonghoon Kwon, & Geomungojari (Korea)

These master drummers and musicians from the National Gugak Centre in Seoul are dedicated to preserving and promoting the age-old traditional melodies and rhythms of samulnori, a percussion performance with four instruments: Swae, Janggoo, Buk, and Jing. Eclectic and not to be missed!

15h30

Masala

“A Melting Pot of South African Sounds”

This all-star Cape Town based group offers a broad, energetic and dynamic repertoire with a strong African flavour.

17h30

Alfredo Hechavarria & Cameron Ward – Fusion Cuba-Africa (Cuba/SA)

In this unique collaboration, Alfredo Hechavarria from Santiago de Cuba joins forces with local star Cameron Ward and his excellent musicians. Expect an exceptional latin-jazz experience with unique Cape Town and Cuban elements.

19h00

Times and artists may have last minute changes – please keep watching the website for updates!

FERRYMANS TAVERN

Adamu da Silva (Angola)

Born in Luanda, Adamu started playing guitar at the tender age of six and fuses songs and styles from his homeland with an international jazz feel.

15h00

Simba Morri Trio (Kenya/SA)

A true exponent of African / world music, Simba is a radiant spiritual troubadour, fluent in his native Maasai and comfortable singing in Swahili, English, Zulu, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Sotho, Nyanja and Shona.

16h30

Rush the Sky

18h00

Takura Terry (Zimbabwe)

Refreshing and chilled guitar and voice from north of the border.

20h00

Times and artists may have last minute changes – please keep watching the website for updates!

QUAY 4

Artists to be confirmed…

Times and artists may have last minute changes – please keep watching the website for updates!

AMPHITHEATRE

Daewon Lee, Ho Kim, Yonghoon Kwon, & Geomungojari (Korea) + SA Guests

These Master drummers and musicians from the National Gugak Centre in Seoul are dedicated to preserving and promoting the age-old traditional melodies and rhythms of samulnori, a percussion performance assembled with four instruments: Swae, Janggoo, Buk, and Jing. Their final performance will include guest percussionists from Cape Town.

14h00

“The Beating Heart of Cape Town Hip Hop & Rap”

Featuring local hero YoungstaCPT. Known for incorporating details about his Cape Malay culture and his Cape Town roots in his music, YoungstaCPT has been described as “one of the most outspoken South African emcees of this generation”. He is joined by rappers Bravo Le Roux, Mr Heinz from the On the Blocc stable as well as the “world premier” of his collaboration with Australian superstar DRMNGNOW.

16h00

“Beyond Words”

Through immersive storytelling and music, this concert takes the audience on a journey that celebrates the artists’ heritage, migration stories, and profound connections to the continent of Africa. Includes Zimbabwean-born artist NIASHA, South African-born artist Ceeko, African American giant Craig Calhoun collaborating with Zimbabwean guitarist Sylent Nqo, and the newly formed band Tamvela.

17h30

Alfredo Hechavarria & Cameron Ward – Fusion Cuba-Africa

In this unique collaboration, Alfredo Hechavarria from Santiago de Cuba joins forces with local star Cameron Ward and his excellent musicians. Expect an exceptional latin-jazz experience with unique Cape Town and Cuban overtones plus some special guests for their final performance.

19h30

Times and artists may have last minute changes – please keep watching the website for updates!

FERRYMANS TAVERN

Wilbur Live

13h00

N’Faly Kouyate’ (Guinea)

Legendary West African griot renowned as the “Jimi Hendrix of the Kora” who sings in his native Mandinga and Wolof languages as well as in French. He is joined by an incredible traditional percussionist.

15h00

Albert Frost Trio

This SAMA Award winner blues singer, rock guitarist extraordinaire and producer is renowned for his incendiary live performances. He will be joined by N’Faly Kouyate in an “African/Blues” last song jam.

17h00

Steve Newman, Wendy Oldfield & Ashish Joshi

How better to close WOMAD Cape Town than with a set by two local legends. Acoustic guitarist and founder member of the popular Tananas, Steve Newman is joined by one of SA’s finest and most revered vocalists – Wendy Oldfield. Ashish Joshi provides tabla and darbouka percussion backing.

18h30

Times and artists may have last minute changes – please keep watching the website for updates!

QUAY 4

Artists to be confirmed…

Times and artists may have last minute changes – please keep watching the website for updates!

CAMERON WARD FOUNDATION, OTTERY

15:00 “Creating an International / Local Collaboration”

A live in-rehearsal experience of how the local-meets-international Fusion Cuba-Africa collaboration is formed and how the different cultures collaborate.

Presented by Cuban icon Alfredo Hechavarria and Cameron Ward and his band.

(For more info 083 340 8904)

FERRYMANS GUINNESS LOUNGE, V & A WATERFRONT

“The Art of Flamenco Dance”

A practical interactive lesson to dancers of all ages on the passion and emotion of Spanish flamenco.
Presented by legends Anabel Veloso and Gabriel Perez from Spain.

Presented by Cuban icon Alfredo Hechavarria and Cameron Ward and his band.

15h30

“The Art of Tango”

Explains the rhythms and music behind the seductive tango genre from Buenos Aires.

Presented by Argentinians Sylvia and Alberto from Portenos.

16h30

FERRYMANS GUINNESS LOUNGE, V & A WATERFRONT

15:45 “”Korean Culture & Percussion”

An in-depth look and practical explanation of the rhythms, melodies, and cultural significance of Korean Samunori folk music traditions.

Presented by South Korean master musicians Daewon Lee, Ho Kim, Chaebin Oh & Geomungojari.

(For more info 083 340 8904)

KRONENDAL MUSIC ACADEMY

15:00 “Rhythmic Appreciation for Children”

Focused primarily for young musicians and lovers of rhythm, this intimate workshop shows how the basics of the clave’ rhythm form the groove and dance of Cuban music.

Presented by esteemed Cuban composer and bass player Alfredo Hechavarria.

(For more info 082 331 4062)

PROJEKT UBUNTU SOSEBENZA CENTER

15:00 “Honouring our Ancestors”

An opportunity for the spiritual heads from the Ocean View and Masiphumelele communities to thank our Indigenous First Nations artists from Australia through song, dance and traditional South African cuisine.

Presented by Yarnumamalya Ayangkidarrba-langwa & Dr. Shellie Morris with local SAN artists.

(For more info 074 945 9869)

LANGA THEATRE & BRIDGES MUSIC ACADEMY

15:00 “How Music can Uplift a Community”

Culture is the essence to identifying emerging talent and giving them an opportunity for a better living. A legendary West African griot explains what he has done in his home village to help.

Presented by Guinean kora master N’Faly Kouyate’ and German artist manager Sandra Werner.

(For more info 083 340 8904)

ON THE BLOCC, WYNBERG

15:00 “The Beating Heart of Cape Town Rap”

Discusses the social aspects which create songs and commentary – and explores the commonalities of a unique ground breaking collaboration between YoungstaCPT and First Nations Australian rapper DRMGNOW.

Presented by Jarryd Williams, YoungstaCPT & DRMNGNOW.

(For more info 076 085 6136)