This year I treated myself to a womad holiday. I have lots of thoughts about womad. But for this post I'll stick to the music.

Lindigo from the Reunion Island got the crowd warmed up. Durand Jones and the Indications played in the belting sun but that didn't stop Durand stomping around and singing his heart out. They are much better live imho - the records don't have the same energy...
Nitin Sawhney was an unexpected surprise - particularly the 90s D&B tracks.

Then there was queen Polly Jean channelling some Kate Bush with her opening poses - very ethereal. First third was new album material, second Let England Shake era, third old stuff. Highlights include her sitting and having a cup of tea on stage, belting out 50ft Queenie, Black Hearted Love, to bring you my love era and the Let England Shake tunes live - got a bit teary.

I've seen PJ 4 times now. This set seemed a lot better then the slightly dreary one I saw last time she toured in 2017. It was incredibly hot that night and she didn't seem to be having a great time. The energy seemed off both on stage and in the crowd. I was melting.

Last night's show made up for that.

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