We're thrilled to present to you the first round of artists coming to WOMADelaide 2015, led by Senagalese icon Youssou N'Dour and Irish super-group The Gloaming alongside 23 more of the most exciting artists from across the globe!

Returning for his third appearance at WOMADelaide in 2015, the legendary Senagalese singer, percussionist and social revolutionist Youssou N’Dour boasts a career spaning over three decades, including a recent period as Senegal’s Minister for Culture and Tourism, and an attempt at the countries presidency.

Praised as the man who brought Senegalese music to the world, N’Dour is today one of the most influential cultural figureheads within political and musical circles in Africa and we're ecstatic to present him at WOMADelaide 2015.

Transatlantic folk super-group The Gloaming is comprised of New York pianist Thomas Bartlett, sean-nos singer Larla Ó Lionaird (Afro Celt Sound System), Chicago guitarist Dennis Cahill, fiddler Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and fiddle master Martin Hayes.

Merging traditional Irish folk with New York contemporary, The Gloaming create an inimitable fusion of music that is as sparse and sacred, as it is rich and authentic.

Appearing alongside Youssou N'Dour and The Gloaming:

Abdullah-Ibrahim

ABDULLAH IBRAHIM (STH. AFRICA)

The artist-formerly-known-as Dollar Brand and a true icon of African music, Abdullah Ibrahim forges a unique bridge between classical piano and jazz improvisation. Appearing with his quartet.

Bombino

BOMBINO (NIGER)

The nomadic prince of desert blues Omara “Bombino” Moctar brings a distant Islamic culture unexpectedly close through the universal language of rock'n'roll. Expect to hear hits from his breakthrough album Nomad produced by the Black Key's Dan Auerbach!
Flavia-Coelho

FLAVIA COELHO (BRAZIL)

Flavia Coelho presents a distinctive meld of samba, bossa nova and ragamuffin, with sexy melodies and a sweet rhythmic collision of Brazilian and Caribbean styles. Coelho's latest album features past WOMAD favourites Speech (Arrested Development) and Tony Allen.
Lake-Street-Dive

LAKE STREET DIVE (USA)

Boston born Lake Street Dive are a band on the rise. Their vivid, largely acoustic, groove-driven strain of indie-pop is coupled with highly skilled musicianship to create unique soul music that is instantly infectious.
Neneh-Cherry

NENEH CHERRY (SWEDEN/UK)

Neneh Cherry should need no introduction to WOMADelaide audiences. The Swedish born singer that hit with Youssou N'Dour on the 90's classic 7 Seconds is back with a new sound, a new band and a whole lot of talent

FULL FIRST ANNOUNCE LINEUP:

Abdullah Ibrahim Quartet (South Africa)
Balkan Beat Box (Brooklyn/Tel Aviv)
Bombino (Niger)
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (Italy)
Charlie Musselwhite (USA)
Che Sudaka (Spain)
Criolo (Brazil)
Fanfare Ciocarlia (Romania)
Flavia Coelho (Brazil)
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys (Canada)
Jambinai (South Korea)
Jupiter & Okwess International (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Lake Street Dive (USA)
Live Live Cinema (New Zealand)
Luzmila Carpio (Bolivia)
Marrugeku Theatre Company - Cut The Sky (Australia)
Malawi Mouse Boys (Malawi)
Meeta Pandit (India)
Neneh Cherry w/ RocketNumberNine+ (Sweden/UK)
Public Service Broadcasting (UK)
Ramzi Aburedwan (Palestine)
Rufus Wainwright (Canada)
Soil and “Pimp” Sessions (Japan)
The Gloaming (Ireland)
Youssou N’dour (Senegal)

Head to our website to check lineup details and take advantage of our Early Bird ticket offer and don't forget to follow us across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up with all the latest!

Further artist announcements and the full program including Planet Talks speakers, street theatre, KidZone highlights, Artists in Conversation, Taste the World sessions and WOMAD workshops will also be announced over the coming months.