Womad festival

Charlton Park, MalmesburyThis was a festival dominated by two great veterans and a whole lot of newcomers – and it was Youssou N'Dour, who first appeared at Womad back in 1986, who provided one of the highlights. His performance on the final evening, in a rainstorm, was a rousing reminder that he still possesses one of the greatest voices in Africa, capable of moving effortlessly from edgy, urgent mbalax dance songs to light, soulful ballads such as the glorious Li Ma Weesu and Birima. Th...

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