STINGRAY DJAZZ PRESENTS: WOMEX
OCTOBER 27-31 AT 20:00 CE(S)T
Since 1994, the World Music Expo (WOMEX) has been attracting musicians, agents, press agencies, and media companies from all over the world. Its main exposition event has been held in various locations throughout Europe, including Berlin, Brussels, Marseille, Stockholm, Seville, Cardiff, and Budapest. The 2018 edition of the annual WOMEX exposition was held in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Stingray DJAZZ broadcasts some of the most irresistible performances from this edition. On October 27, watch the wonderful all-female Latin group Ladama, and don’t forget Congolese ensemble Bakolo Music International on October 28. On October 29, enjoy Belizean band The Garifuna Collective, and tune in for Cape Verdean singer Lucibela on October 30. Lastly, be sure not to miss the amazing Czech quartet Invisible World on October 31 - all at 20:00 CEST on Stingray DJAZZ.
Ladama
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 21:00 CEST
In 2018, WOMEX was held in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. One of its showcase participants, Ladama, is a women's quintet from Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia and the United States; it's a positive force in times in need of tolerance and communication.
Bakolo Music International
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 21:00 CEST
In 2018, WOMEX was held in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. One of its showcase participants, Bakolo Music International, represents the pioneers of the golden age of Congolese rumba.
The Garifuna Collective
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 21:00 CEST
In 2018, WOMEX was held in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. One of its showcase participants, The Garifuna Collective, carries the legacy of Andy Palacio who made Belizean music famous and inspired a generation of Belizean musicians to look to their roots.
Lucibela
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 AT 21:00 CEST
In 2018, WOMEX was held in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. One of its showcase participants, Lucibela, comes from the island of São Nicolau. Her assured, warm voice is formed from years of assimilation of the sounds of morna and coladera.
Invisible World
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 21:00 CEST
In 2018, WOMEX was held in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. One of its showcase participants, Invisible World, is based at the jazz crossroads where East European and Mediterranean influences merge and caper off in new directions.