Various Artists - A World of Music, Dance & Arts: Live at WOMAD 1982 (2LP)

A historic live recording celebrating the 40th anniversary of a landmark cultural moment including performances by Echo & The Bunnymen, Peter Gabriel, Simple Minds, The Beat, The Drummers of Burundi, The Musicians of the Nile and many more. The process of restoring the 40-year-old audio tapes recorded at the first WOMAD festival began, overcoming many technical challenges to ensure these vital, historic performances were saved. This album is a window onto three days of amazing music – highlights from multiple stages, of artists from many corners of the globe.

1. The Musicians of the Nile - Tabla Iqae

2. The Beat - Mirror in the Bathroom

3. Pigbag - Big Bag

4. The Drummers of Burundi - Kama K’iwacu

5. Peter Gabriel - I Have the Touch

6. Robert Fripp - WOMAD II

7. Tian Jin Music and Dance Ensemble - Raindrops Pattering on Banana Leaves

8. Echo and the Bunnymen - Zimbo (with the Royal Burundi Drummers)

9. The Musicians of the Nile - Taksim Arghul

10. Salsa de Hoy - Salsa de Hoy

11. Rip Rig & Panic - You’re My Kind of Climate

12. Mark Springer - Key Release

13. The Chieftains - Cotton-Eyed Joe

14. Simple Minds - Promised You a Miracle

15. Ekome - Gahu

16. Peter Hammill - A Ritual Mask

17. Peter Gabriel featuring Ekome - Biko