World Music SA
Music is the one language that we all understand!
Adelaide's musical heartbeat echoes globally, enriching South Australia with its UNESCO City of Music status. This vibrant culture spans genres, embraces history, and reaches international audiences.
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From festivals to recordings, our goals remain steadfast: excite, create, inform, and showcase diverse global rhythms. We aim to spark curiosity and appreciation for world music.
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Music unites, fosters understanding, and brings joy. It speaks a universal language, connecting people across cultures. Building on WOMADelaide's success, World Music SA works tirelessly to infuse Adelaide with global sounds year-round, creating a continuous celebration of musical diversity.​​
Adelaide Afrobeat Collective @ Summertown Studio
Afrobeat is more than just a genre; it’s a global cultural movement that transcends borders and influences diverse genres worldwide. Originating in Nigeria, Afrobeat combines West African rhythms with jazz, funk, and highlife, creating a vibrant sound that has not only resonated across Africa but has reached the world stage, impacting audiences and artists from every corner of the globe.
Ah Hum! @ Marion Celebrates
“Salsa is life" is a phrase used by dancers to describe the profound, all-encompassing impact of salsa music and dance, signifying that it is more than just a hobby, but a vital, passionate way of living. It implies that salsa provides a sense of community, a way to connect with roots, a tool for emotional and physical healing, and a source of joy that fuels daily life.