Description

Tracklist:

1. Tabla Iqae – The Musicians of the Nile
2. Mirror in the Bathroom – The Beat
3. Big Bag – Pigbag
4. Kama K’iwacu – The Drummers of Burundi
5. I Have the Touch – Peter Gabriel
6. WOMAD II – Robert Fripp
7. Raindrops Pattering On Banana Leaves – Tian Jin Music and Dance Ensemble
8. Zimbo (With the Royal Burundi Drummers) – Echo & the Bunnymen
9. Taksim Arghul – The Musicians of the Nile
10. Salsa De Hoy – Salsa de Hoy
11. You’re My Kind of Climate – Rip Rig & Panic
12. Key Release – Mark Springer
13. Cotton-eyed Joe – The Chieftains
14. Promised You a Miracle – Simple Minds
15. Gahu – Ekome
16. A Ritual Mask – Peter Hammill
17. Biko (Feat. Ekome) – Peter Gabriel
18. Wayo-in-law – Prince Nico Mbarga with the Ivory Coasters
19. Gamelan Gong Kebyar – Sasono Mulyo

A historic live recording celebrating the 40th anniversary of a landmark cultural moment including performances by Echo & The Bunnymen, Peter Gabriel, Simple Minds, The Beat, The Drummers of Burundi, The Musicians of the Nile and many more. The process of restoring the 40-year-old audio tapes recorded at the first WOMAD festival began, overcoming many technical challenges to ensure these vital, historic performances were saved. This album is a window onto three days of amazing music – highlights from multiple stages, of artists from many corners of the globe.
WOMAD 1982: The Royal Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The heart of the world in the heart of the West Country. A festival of new and traditional arts from four continents and over 20 countries.