WOMAD 2014
Womad 2014 Live: Arrested Development, La Chiva Gantiva
Highlights from a live performance by pioneering hip-ho group Arrested Development, and a live performance from La Chiva Gantiva, a seven-piece band formed in Brussels by a collection of expat… Audio
Womad 2014 Live: Femi Kuti, Airileke
Interviews and performance highlights from one of the giants of African music, Femi Kuti; and Airileke who combine traditional Melanesian percussion sounds with modern beats and samples. Audio
Womad 2014 Live: Kimbra, Ane Brun
Interviews and performance high-lights from Kimbra, originally from Hamilton, and Norwegian born artist Ane Brun. Audio
Womad 2014 Live: Dub Inc, Moana and the Tribe
Featuring Moana and the Tribe, one of Aotearoa's hardest working ambassadors of Te Reo. Plus respected French roots and reggae band Dub Inc, a seven-piece multi-cultural group who prove very popular… Audio
Womad 2014 Live: Hollie Smith, Dub Inc.
Hollie Smith and her three-piece band keep the impending rain away with a compelling set that showcases Hollie's indisputable vocal talent. Plus a set from respected French roots and reggae band Dub… Audio
Interview: Los Coronas | WOMAD 2014
Kirsten Johnstone caught up with the Madrid surf-rockers for a quick chat. Audio
Interview: Arrested Development | WOMAD 2014
'Speech' of afrocentric hip hop outfit Arrested Development talks to Trevor Reekie about the Atlanta Georgia group's place in the hip hop landscape. Audio
Interview: Makana | WOMAD 2014
Kirsten Johnstone talks to Makana, a Hawaiian slack-key guitarist who is regarded as the greatest living player of the style, having learnt from the masters of the previous generation. Audio
Interview: Sam Lee | WOMAD 2014
Kirsten Johnstone talks to Sam about the old field recordings of English folk that captured his imagination. Audio
Interview: Femi Kuti | WOMAD 2014
Trevor Reekie talks to Nigerian afrobeat musician Femi Kuti about continuing his father Fela Kuti's legacy. Audio
Paula Henderson
Kirsten Johnstone talks to Paula Henderson, Artistic Director of WOMAD UK/International, about her role choosing the artists who perform not only in Taranaki, but at WOMAD festivals around the world. Audio
Moana Maniapoto: WOMAD 2014
The NZ singer and songwriter is performing at this year's WOMAD Taranaki. Audio