Album artwork for World Of Music Arts & Dance: Live At Womad 1982 by Various Artists
Album artwork for World Of Music Arts & Dance: Live At Womad 1982 by Various Artists

A historic live recording celebrating the 40th anniversary of a landmark cultural moment including performances by Echo and The Bunnymen, Peter Gabriel, Simple Minds, The Beat, The Drummers of Burundi, The Musicians of the Nile and many more. The process of restoring the 40-year-old audio tapes recorded at the first WOMAD festival began, overcoming many technical challenges to ensure these vital, historic performances were saved. This album is a window onto three days of amazing music – highlights from multiple stages, of artists from many corners of the globe.

WOMAD 1982: The Royal Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The heart of the world in the heart of the West Country. A festival of new and traditional arts from four continents and over 20 countries.

TRACKLIST:

CD

The Musicians of the Nile - Tabla Iqae

The Beat - Mirror in the Bathroom

Pigbag - Big Bag

The Drummers of Burundi - Kama K’iwacu

Peter Gabriel - I Have the Touch

Robert Fripp - WOMAD II

Tian Jin Music and Dance Ensemble - Raindrops Pattering on Banana Leaves

Echo and the Bunnymen - Zimbo (with the Royal Burundi Drummers)

The Musicians of the Nile - Taksim Arghul

Salsa de Hoy - Salsa de Hoy

Rip Rig & Panic - You’re My Kind of Climate

Mark Springer - Key Release

The Chieftains - Cotton-Eyed Joe

Simple Minds - Promised You a Miracle

Ekome - Gahu

Peter Hammill - A Ritual Mask

Peter Gabriel featuring Ekome - Biko

Sasono Mulyo - Gamelan Gong Kebyar

Prince Nico Mbarga with the Ivory Coasters - Wayo In-law

LP

The Musicians of the Nile - Tabla Iqae

The Beat - Mirror in the Bathroom

Pigbag - Big Bag

The Drummers of Burundi - Kama K’iwacu

Peter Gabriel - I Have the Touch

Robert Fripp - WOMAD II

Tian Jin Music and Dance Ensemble - Raindrops Pattering on Banana Leaves

Echo and the Bunnymen - Zimbo (with the Royal Burundi Drummers)

The Musicians of the Nile - Taksim Arghul

Salsa de Hoy - Salsa de Hoy

Rip Rig & Panic - You’re My Kind of Climate

Mark Springer - Key Release

The Chieftains - Cotton-Eyed Joe

Simple Minds - Promised You a Miracle

Ekome - Gahu

Peter Hammill - A Ritual Mask

Peter Gabriel featuring Ekome - Biko

World Of Music Arts & Dance: Live At Womad 1982

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Album artwork for World Of Music Arts & Dance: Live At Womad 1982 by Various Artists
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Released 08/26/2022Catalog Number

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Album artwork for World Of Music Arts & Dance: Live At Womad 1982 by Various Artists
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World Of Music Arts & Dance: Live At Womad 1982

Real World
Album artwork for World Of Music Arts & Dance: Live At Womad 1982 by Various Artists
LPx2

$44.99

UK Import

Black
Released 08/26/2022Catalog Number

RLWI0801128.1

Learn more
Album artwork for World Of Music Arts & Dance: Live At Womad 1982 by Various Artists
CDx2

$33.99

UK Import

Released 08/05/2022Catalog Number

RLWI0801133.2

Learn more

A historic live recording celebrating the 40th anniversary of a landmark cultural moment including performances by Echo and The Bunnymen, Peter Gabriel, Simple Minds, The Beat, The Drummers of Burundi, The Musicians of the Nile and many more. The process of restoring the 40-year-old audio tapes recorded at the first WOMAD festival began, overcoming many technical challenges to ensure these vital, historic performances were saved. This album is a window onto three days of amazing music – highlights from multiple stages, of artists from many corners of the globe.

WOMAD 1982: The Royal Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The heart of the world in the heart of the West Country. A festival of new and traditional arts from four continents and over 20 countries.

TRACKLIST:

CD

The Musicians of the Nile - Tabla Iqae

The Beat - Mirror in the Bathroom

Pigbag - Big Bag

The Drummers of Burundi - Kama K’iwacu

Peter Gabriel - I Have the Touch

Robert Fripp - WOMAD II

Tian Jin Music and Dance Ensemble - Raindrops Pattering on Banana Leaves

Echo and the Bunnymen - Zimbo (with the Royal Burundi Drummers)

The Musicians of the Nile - Taksim Arghul

Salsa de Hoy - Salsa de Hoy

Rip Rig & Panic - You’re My Kind of Climate

Mark Springer - Key Release

The Chieftains - Cotton-Eyed Joe

Simple Minds - Promised You a Miracle

Ekome - Gahu

Peter Hammill - A Ritual Mask

Peter Gabriel featuring Ekome - Biko

Sasono Mulyo - Gamelan Gong Kebyar

Prince Nico Mbarga with the Ivory Coasters - Wayo In-law

LP

The Musicians of the Nile - Tabla Iqae

The Beat - Mirror in the Bathroom

Pigbag - Big Bag

The Drummers of Burundi - Kama K’iwacu

Peter Gabriel - I Have the Touch

Robert Fripp - WOMAD II

Tian Jin Music and Dance Ensemble - Raindrops Pattering on Banana Leaves

Echo and the Bunnymen - Zimbo (with the Royal Burundi Drummers)

The Musicians of the Nile - Taksim Arghul

Salsa de Hoy - Salsa de Hoy

Rip Rig & Panic - You’re My Kind of Climate

Mark Springer - Key Release

The Chieftains - Cotton-Eyed Joe

Simple Minds - Promised You a Miracle

Ekome - Gahu

Peter Hammill - A Ritual Mask

Peter Gabriel featuring Ekome - Biko