Jupiter Okwess International on stage at WOMAD Taranaki 2015. Photo: Michael Flynn.
Featuring two of Africa's finest musical exports: Youssou N'Dour from Senegal, is a man described as the Golden voice of Africa. Accompanied by big band Super Etoile de Dakar, Youssou N'Dour performs a set that delighted a capacity crowd closing the opening night at this year's sold out Festival.
Also featured is an electrifying performance from a band hailing from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Jupiter & Okwess International. Despite being totally unknown, they won over an enthusiastic audience who responded to Jupiter's unique brand of Congolese funk delivered with visual flair and relentless energy.
Programme produced and presented by Trevor Reekie. Performances recorded live on the TSB Main Stage by Radio NZ National, Mixed by Jason McClelland.
