African or African influenced artists to see at Glastonbury

[Pateen]

I cant see any obvious ones from the headlines.

Anyone have any recommendations?

[sildante]

Angelique Kidjo, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Burna Boy and Tems 

[Gilgamesh69]

I remember someone on here posting a really cool performance from Tems but I can't remember where. I think she did it for some awards ceremony?

[Wanderlei]

In 2019 I was really looking forward to JS Ondara on the Acoustic Stage, but he didn't make it. It'd be great if he got booked somewhere this year.

[Pateen]

Brilliant, 

Thats exactly what I'm looking for

[Brave Sir Robin]

Les Amazones d'Afrique nailed on too:

 

[Avalon_Fields]

Two possibles are Fatoumata Diawara and Tinariwen (Who were on the 2020 poster), both are touring later in the year and well worth seeing if they appear. 

[Pateen]

On 4/20/2022 at 4:18 PM, Brave Sir Robin said:

Les Amazones d'Afrique nailed on too:

 

Are they playing for sure? Cant see them listed anywhere

[gigpusher]

I'm still hoping that Ibibio Sound Machine will be added to the line up. 

[Beerqueen]

I listened to Angelique Kidjo last night and she's definitely moved to my "will definitely try to see" list.  Burna Boy was already there.

[Pateen]

 I saw Fatoumata Diawara last time, she was brilliant  

[anditmakesmesmile]

I’m surprised Obongjayer hasn’t been announced yet as I’m sure he’ll perform with Lil Simz 

[Superscally]

He's not rumoured, but if anyone is into real cool Malian blues, please check out Boubacar Traore. You won't regret it..

Edited April 24, 2022 by Superscally

[Ayrshire Chris]

Bit of a tenuous link but Robert Plant has over the years explored African music and used the rhythms in his music. 

[Avalon_Fields]

I’m hoping for Mdou Moktar, his tour schedule makes an appearance possible, his album is fantastic and I’d definitely see him.

[GmasterWomble]

Hoping for Etran de L'Air to make it to the farm. Their Agadez album was awesome. Think they missed the UK completely on their European tour last year so probably little/no chance.   

[Superscally]

3 hours ago, TASHMA BWABWE said:

Big Malian blues fan here and hadn't heard him before. Love what I've heard so far...thanks for the suggestion!

Fell in love with him after buying a load of cassettes after a Toumani Diabate gig in Bamako sometime in early 2000's. He's getting on now, but would love him to come the farm...

[Brave Sir Robin]

On 4/22/2022 at 4:10 PM, Pateen said:

Are they playing for sure? Cant see them listed anywhere

They were booked for 2020, said they were coming back & now have a London date on the Sunday. So 99.9%.

[smogo]

Moonchild Sanelly

[Brave Sir Robin]

On the Shangri La lineup:

 

[Pateen]

Love the sound of Emmanuel Jal 

[Watergirl]

On 5/5/2022 at 2:10 PM, Brave Sir Robin said:

On the Shangri La lineup:

 

Just listening to them. Brother and sister from South Sudan.  Looks worthy of West Holts to me.

[Pateen]

Really looking forward to catching Emanual Jal.

 

Any other recommendations

[Quark]

K.O.G. has been confirmed for Croissant Neuf. Ghanaian afrobeat type stuff, saw him with the Zongo Brigade in 2015 (?). Lots of fun.