Womad Day 4

Felt my age today. Required a morning and evening energy drink. Oof.

Arrived in time for Obongjayar. It was a shame to have missed the evening set prior. This one started slower paced and built up. Twas still fun albeit standing in the killer sun.

Next up one I'd been looking forward to - The Zawose Queens. Such a great act. Blend of traditional sounds and synths.

Then did a workshop with BVT with my nieces. So much fun learning dances and a spontaneous performance.

Highlight of the day and one of my favourites for womad was Kenyan rapper Blinky Bill. Really fricken cool hip hop, jazz, neo soul, funk. So so good!

A total magical surprise was New Zealand Maori singer songwriter Marlon Williams (Kāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai). What a powerhouse. Stunning rich voice. With full Maori choir.

Chilled out to Badbadnotgood. Their transition and cover of Bowie's fame and then Brazilian fusion was another highlight.

Ended the evening with dancing to Arrested Development with friends.

It was a really magical weekend. Food for the soul. I was a wreck at work the following day.

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