Music
Can you sing your heart out, perform originals or renditions?
Art
Are you a visual artist, a painter, sculpter and mural artist?
Dance
Got a solo, group dance or a choreography?
Poetry
Are you a poet, a rapper, Can your recite a spoken word?
WELCOM TO
WOMAD-KENYA
Where Rhythm Meets Culture. Where Art Transcends Borders.
Welcome to WOMAD Kenya – the heartbeat of a global celebration where music, arts, and dance weave stories that transcend boundaries.
As part of the worldwide WOMAD family, we bring together the finest artists, dynamic dancers, and visionary creatives to ignite a cultural revolution.
Dive into a world where every beat tells a story, every move sparks emotion, and every canvas breathes life.
Join the Movement. Feel the Vibe. Celebrate the Arts.
WOMAD FESTIVAL COMING SOON
Get ready for an electrifying fusion of music, dance, and culture as WOMAD Kenya brings the world to our stage! 🌍✨ From legendary performers to rising stars, this is more than a festival—it’s a global rhythm revolution!
Brief History & Founder
Peter Gabriel founded WOMAD in 1982, with his passion based on showcasing culture from around the world and Africa in particular.
He has had a close association with South Africa. On his 89th birthday, Nelson Mandela announced the formation of The Elders: a small dedicated group of leaders who would work objectively, free from vested personal interest, to help address global challenges. The Elders included Peter Gabriel, Bishop Desmond Tutu, Richard Branson and Jimmy Carter.
His song “Biko,” a tribute to the murdered South African human rights activist Stephen Biko, marked a turning point in his career. For the first time, he directly addressed political and social issues — in this instance, the struggle against the apartheid system of racial segregation. “Biko” has subsequently spread around the world and become an informal anthem for human rights activists.
In recognition of his many years of human rights activism, he received the Man of Peace
award from the Nobel Peace Prize laureates in 2006, and Time Magazine has named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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KEY COMPONENTS
TALENT SEARCH
For upcoming Talents, this is an opportunity to be discoverd
SHOWCASE & DISPLAY
The Festival offers a platform for both established and upcoming artists to showcase
PANELS & CONVOS
WOMAD fuses interactions and conversations with key industry heads and players
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
Various international stages are at the disposal of emerging and seasoned talents alike
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