Live at WOMAD 1982 A World of Music, Dance & Arts (2 VINYL LP)

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.

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