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Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD

05:00 am on 25 March 2024

Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD

Angolan-Portuguese Kuduro musician Pongo performing at WOMAD 2024 in New Plymouth. Photo: RNZ / Elliott Childs

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In this episode of the podcast Kadambari Raghukumar goes behind the scenes at WOMAD to talk to two performers  about pushing their craft and cultures through their music - DJ Lady Shaka of Pasikifa, Maori and Cape Verdian heritage and Pongo, Portugal-based Angolan kuduro singer.

Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King