A wet WOMAD
WOMAD is winding down for the final day of world music. The rain finally arrived but the crowds are still smiling! Our tent is packed full of people drinking coffee and taking refuge from the wet weather. Our campaigners, however, have been out and about telling people about our Make Trade fair campaign. Last night we experienced the surreal world of the Pink Flamingo Bar where we were greeted by people in strange fancy dress costumes!
WOMAD played host to an impressive line up including our favourites, Emmanuel Jal and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. Emmanuel, who played the BBC Radio 3 stage, is a Sudanese child soldier turned rap messenger who's quick fire hip hop addresses the corruption of his country. As the sun goes down it was Sharon Jones who stole the the funk crown with her mix of James Brown driven soul. The weekend finished in style with the funky diva Angelique Kidjo headlining the open air stage..
It's been a whirlwind experience and we will definitely be back next year for more!
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