Womad adds six new artists to 2023 lineup

Six more artists have been added to Womad’s 2023 lineup. Romany folk supergroup Taraf de Caliu, three-time Grammy-winning rock and roll activist Fantastic Negrito, 11-strong German techno marching band MEUTE, Argentinan Grammy Award-winning ensemble Astor Piazzolla Foundation, Pacifica Women’s ensemble Le Moana and Japanese Drum Team, Narukami Taiko have all been announced as participants. They join the likes of Sampa The Great, Deva Mahal, and Fly My Pretties in Taranaki from March 17 to 19. The festival celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Park in New Plymouth next year. Womad NZ 2023 features 29 music and dance acts and 10 speakers.