Womad Cape Town 2026
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 ……
Cape Town’s pioneering hip hop crew, active from 1988 to 2001, made history with Our World (1990) — South Africa’s first hip hop album. Known for merging beats with activism, they used music to challenge……
Thandi Swartbooi is a South African percussionist, choreographer, and cultural activist who founded Women Unite, an all-female vocal and percussion ensemble in 1997. The group is known for blending traditional South African music ……
35 wordsBased in Mitchells Plain, this award-winning youth ensemble is celebrated for its powerful performances and community impact. Despite being from a no-fee school, the choir has achieved regional recognition and continues to uplift young ……
One of the Western Cape’s premier artist management companies is devoted to discovering and nurturing exceptional young talent. This intimate showcase weaves together pop, acoustic, and rap influences, highlighting the fresh ……
The Buena Vista Social Club album reignited Cuba’s golden-age sound. With over 8 million copies sold and a Grammy win, it sparked a worldwide “Cuba-mania”—from salsa classes to Cuban-themed bars—celebrating the island’s ……
Lungiswa Plaatjies is a celebrated South African singer, percussionist, and storyteller from Langa, Cape Town, best known for her work with the ensemble Ancient Voices. The group, co-founded with Nomapostile Nyiki, blends indigenous Xhosa instruments ……
Founded in 2005, this seasoned folk ensemble from Ferrara—led by Chiara Temporin breathes new life into the rare Piva Emiliana bagpipe, an ancient Apennine instrument, while fusing its traditional tones with contemporary sounds ……
A Finnish-born, Sweden-based singer and vocal artist known for her innovative solo a cappella performances that blend Nordic folk traditions with avant-garde vocal exploration. She specializes in Finnish and Swedish folk songs……
Dyskinetic is a renowned UK-based inclusive music collective led by disabled electronic musician Kris Halpin, pioneering radically accessible music-making through wearable technology, immersive audio, and collaborative projects with arts organizations….
Renowned as one of the finest exponents of the dobro guitar, Enrico is also an acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist whose work blends American roots influences with the lyrical depth of Italian storytelling. …
An exciting and dynamic Congolese-Austrian electronic musician, producer, and interdisciplinary artist based in Vienna, Kimyan is acclaimed for blending African instruments and rhythms with modern electronic soundscapes to create deeply human, cinematic music….
A Cape Town-born musician from Bo-Kaap who carries forward the legacy of his father, minstrel maestro Toyer Joseph. His work embodies Cape Malay heritage through ghoema rhythms, nederlandsliedjies, and qasidas……
Adéle Fouché, once rooted in rebellion and resilience, sought stillness beyond the stage and emerged as Pema Africa—“Pema,” meaning lotus flower. Through this transformation, she has created a powerful body of solo work …
A South African singer-songwriter and ecologist from eShowe, Zululand, her debut album Love the Land (2026) blends folk, world, and acoustic influences with themes of nature, belonging, and resilience. Her music is deeply rooted in ……