WOMADelaide has announced a whopping 40 additional acts for their 30th anniversary festival, which will take place from 11-14 March, 2022 at Adelaide’s Botanic Park.

The first tranche of the line-up for the country’s largest and most eclectic music festival was announced on 11 November, featuring Eishan Ensemble, Emma Donovan & The Putbacks and the Melbourne Ska Orchestra along with host of contemporary music stars including Paul Kelly, Yolngu rapper, dancer, artist, and actor Baker Boy, Goanna – best-known for their Oz rock classic Solid Rock – Courtney Barnett and Electric Fields.

Joseph and James Tawadros performing with his Concerto for Oud and Orchestra with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Photo © Daniela Testa

Joining in the celebrations will be Joseph Tawadros and his brother James, who will play as a duo as well as performing Joseph’s ARIA Award-winning Concerto for Oud & Orchestra alongside the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra on the opening night of the festival. The Australian Art Orchestra will perform its Hand to Earth project, and percussion ensemble Taikoz will feature. The...