On 23 April Bob Brozman passed away at the age of 59.  Bob played at WOMADelaide 2001, 2003 (with Japanese collaborator Takashi Hirayasu) and 2011.  Not only was Bob a talented and prolific musician, he was a warm and witty guy who connected beautifully with his audiences.

His family’s formal statement remembers him as a musical innovator known as the “King of the National Guitar” and details his recently-established Global Music Aid Foundation which aims to provide instruments to musicians in third-world countries.

CLICK HERE to read the press release.