CAPE TOWN
WOMAD 2025
Cape Town Gig Guide
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, PJ Powers, Zolani Mahola, Arno Carstens and much more…
A cross-cultural collaboration between French-Iranian composer Arash Khalatbari and Indian vocalist Sukanya Chattopadhyay, blending Indian folk traditions, Hindustani classical music, Bengali folk, Lithuanian polyphonic chants, and experimental electronic soundscapes into audiovisual works that explore feminine……
Pepe Zapata is a Spanish percussionist and cultural innovator, best known for founding the Cajón Expo and leading large-scale “cajoneada” drumming experiences that fuse flamenco rhythms with African traditions……
Maori singer Kapowairua Waitai from Aotearoa performs both traditional and contemporary waiata, weaving themes of heritage, identity, and community into her music. From Ngāti Kuri in Northland, she has gained recognition through ……
This high-energy soul, rhythm & blues, and funk band from Barcelona is fronted by Mozambican-born powerhouse vocalist Koko-Jean Davis, whose electrifying stage presence has earned comparisons to legends like Tina Turner and Etta James. …
Chambre Rouge (Red Chamber) is a cross-cultural music ensemble led by Chinese guzheng virtuoso Mei Han, featuring Canadian world music pioneer Randy Raine-Reusch and multi-instrumentalist Michael Aihoshi. …
Susanna Aleksandra is an Estonian-born jazz singer, songwriter, and lyricist celebrated for her multilingual artistry and international career, with albums like Miracles (2015) and Souls of the Night / The Siren (2020/2021) ……
Freddy L is a dynamic South African singer-songwriter and frontman of the alternative trio FREDDY L, blending indie, soul, and rock influences. Originally a solo artist from Durban, he gained……
Jitsvinger (real name Quintin Goliath) is a Cape Town born rapper, poet, and performing artist who coined the term Afrikaaps to reclaim Afrikaans as a language shaped by marginalized communities. …
A genre-bending act led by rapper and vocalist Luukhanyo (real name Sive Marasha) who fuse hip hop, R&B, funk, and jazz with Cape Town’s rich musical heritage. Their debut album Lucky UU (2025) ……
This 22-year-old singer-songwriter and actress from Cape Town is best known for her bold pop-punk style. Her debut EP You Need Therapy (2023), and her breakout single Liars and Fakes topped the ……