VARIOUS ARTISTS - LIVE AT WOMAD 1982 [2CD]

Format: 2 x CD
Catalogue No.: CDRW245
Barcode: 0884108011331
Release Date: 29 Jul 2022
Genre: Folk/Americana

A historic live recording celebrating the 40th anniversary of a landmark cultural moment including performances by Echo & 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.

More From This Artist: Echo and the Bunnymen Ekome Mark Springer Peter Gabriel Peter Hammill Pigbag Rip Rig & Panic Robert Fripp Salsa de Hoy Simple Minds The Beat The Chieftains The Drummers of Burundi The Musicians of the Nile Tian Jin Music and Dance Ensemble