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WOMAD

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Acronym for:
World of Music, Arts and Dance
Date:
1982 - present
Areas Of Involvement:
music festival
Related People:
Peter Gabriel
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WOMAD, international music and arts foundation known primarily for its festivals, held in multiple locations across the globe each year. WOMAD was conceived in 1980 by a group of individuals—most notably Peter Gabriel (former leader of the British rock band Genesis)—who shared a love of the world’s music traditions. The group aimed to bring a broad international spectrum of music, arts, and dance to new audiences, and in 1982 the first WOMAD music festival was held in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, Eng. The event failed to break even, however, and consequently Gabriel reunited with former Genesis bandmates, both to pay off ...(100 of 377 words)

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