WOMAD at Home presents two new online performances mixed in 360° immersive audio
These sessions follow a successful 8-part series which was broadcast in Autumn 2020.
Tue, 02 March 21
16 August: A day to remember music royalty
Four of the most important artists in the history of music happen to share the same anniversary date: 16th August. Here, we've chosen a track by each of them to listen to on a great day to remember music royalty.
Aretha Franklin
‘The Queen of Soul’
(25 March 1942 – 16 August 2018, aged 76)
Elvis Presley
‘The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’
(8 January 1935 – 16 August 1977, aged 42)
There was a problem outputting this video
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
‘The Emperor of Qawwali’
(13 October 1948 – 16 August 1997, aged 48)
Robert Johnson
‘King of the Delta Blues Singers’
(8 May 1911 – 16 August 1938, aged 27)
MAILING LIST
Embark on a voyage of musical discovery with us by signing up to the Real World newsletters
Further reading
Announcing M’berra: the forthcoming album by Khalab & M’berra Ensemble
M'berra is out on Real World Records on 23 April 2021.
Wed, 03 March 21
Track of the Day: ‘Mustt Mustt’ by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Taking an in-depth look at the Qawwali singer's most loved song.
Wed, 11 November 20
A Code of Signals: Exploring the symbolism of Loney dear’s album art
Each flag on the cover art of Loney dear's new album and singles means something different.
Mon, 15 March 21