The World of Music, Arts, and Dance (WOMAD) was founded in 1982 by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Brooman. Their vision was to unite artists from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds for weekend-long festivals around the world.WOMAD Peter Gabriel Sound Check
On Sunday at WOMAD USA I arrived early and thought they had put in a Peter Gabriel CD until I got to the main stage. Peter Gabriel performed a 45 minute sound check with his band and daughter.
WOMAD USA 2001
The 2001 WOMAD festival in Redmond transformed the local park into a vibrant global celebration, despite being slightly more scaled back than previous years.
WOMAD USA 1999
1999 marked the second year that WOMAD USA took place at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington just outside of Seattle
WOMAD USA 1998 Day1
WOMAD USA 1998 Day 1 Starbucks Village Stage The Mainstage occupied a large field just inside the main gate, with food and other vendor booths lining the perimeter. Three Zulu ladies called Shikisha performed on the Starbucks Village Stage, which was tucked away behind a stand of trees. They danced, sang, and played drums. Seattle…