WOMADELAIDE 2012: Staggeringly Good

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March 24th 2012

Published: March 24th 2012

WOMADELAIDE 2012: Staggeringly Good. Denise saw our luggage on the carousel at Adelaide Airport...headed for it...tripped over someone's foot...and recorded the following: "Got in a tangle with Baaba Maal, famous Senegalese rock star at Airport. I said "Sorry Honey" as I accidentally squeezed his bicep and chipped my nail polish on my left big toe. I think he felt my pain. ...Laila the T... Read Full Entry

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24th March 2012

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Oh...now I'm really jealous :P
Why is that music can bring the World together, yet dialogue can't? I'll have to put you together with another of my Australian friends who is also incidentally called Dave and lives in Sydney. His son plays in an amazing band called Watussi which is a blend of South American vibes and other diverse cultural influences :)

24th March 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

THANKS NICK
Watussi are a name I know...but not seen...happy to have Dave's contact. Got to say I never dreamed I'd be into World Music a few years back...but there is so much good music out there...got to give it a try...another plethora for my musical experience. Do you get into Vietnamese bands...bound to be some good ones?

24th March 2012

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:)
His son's name is Simon Olsen and he either sings the lead vocals or can be found on bass. Actually, I seem to remember that he has now moved onto other things with a band called The Electric Empire. Anyway, if you get the chance, check him out on You Tube or the like, he is one cool, rockin dude :)

24th March 2012

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

Wish I was there!
This sounds as if was a truly wonderful festival, as your purchase of 13 new CDs attests! So for the novice listener, which one Baaba Maal CD do you recommend?

24th March 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

FOR SHANE
Baaba Maal's CD "Television"...great groove. Do yourself a favour and get any Rokia Traore CD...beautiful in any language. And you must have "Gurrumul." I'm looking for Le Trio Joubran's latest...sold out at the Festival...not surprised. Relax & Enjoy...great for the soul.

24th March 2012

Carey McMahon
non-member comment

It must have been staggeringly good!
It surely must have been a staggeringly good festival to attend because the incredibly descriptive blog was itself staggeringly good! Great job, Dancing Dave.

24th March 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

THANKS CAREY
Maybe you need to join us there next year...a bit of culture...good for the soul!

24th March 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

We are big music fans and wish we could have joined you.
Let's plan to meet at some day in the future at a music festival. We will purchase the CD's you recommended for Shane. Music allows you to understand a culture. What an experience! Loved the bicycle. And...yes...the question remains, art or transportation. Hope you will post it.

24th March 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

THANKS DAVE & MERRY JO
Meet at a music festival...now that's an idea...you in USA...we in OZ...meet halfway...how does Blues on the River in Senegal sound?

27th March 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

WOMADELAIDE 2012
Hi Dave, Thank you for sending this link to your entertaining article and all those fabulous photos. There are some really great portraits within the folio there. So glad you enjoyed our small part in the great WOMADelaide, I will forward your link to WOMADelaide staff so they can also get a pat on the back. They truly deserve it. All the best Carolyn Kind regards, Carolyn Wilson Better World Arts 144 Commercial Road Port Adelaide 5015 South Australia t: 61 8 8240 3373 f: 61 8 8240 2411 www.betterworldarts.com.au

27th March 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

THANKS CAROLYN
Hi Dave, Thank you for sending this link to your entertaining article and all those fabulous photos. There are some really great portraits within the folio there. So glad you enjoyed our small part in the great WOMADelaide, I will forward your link to WOMADelaide staff so they can also get a pat on the back. They truly deserve it. All the best Carolyn Kind regards, Carolyn Wilson Better World Arts 144 Commercial Road Port Adelaide 5015 South Australia t: 61 8 8240 3373 f: 61 8 8240 2411 www.betterworldarts.com.au

14th April 2012

auspicious
Michelle Duer

Last night, we listened to Baaba Maal's 'Television' . . . as you say, "brilliant" and, wow, what a groove! Listening to them live must be a whole 'nother level of existence. Thanks so much for sharing.

14th April 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

TELEVISION
I still can't believe we left that CD for you guys in a taxi...also Vieux Farka Toure's "Live"...but glad you could get a copy of Baaba Maal's "Television" (from Senegal)...Turn it up...and enjoy the groove. We saw two Senegalese bands last night celebrating Senegal's Independence Day...dreaming of that country as a destination one day..! If you want to hear some cracker CDs from Senegal...try Nuru Kane's "Number One Bus" & "Sigil"...guaranteed to blow you away.

17th April 2012

Phil
non-member comment

Staggeringly good photography
Hey Dave Thankyou very much for this image. I remember that you took a shot of me from low with the Orb on my forehead. Do you still have that? Could you email it to me? Have fun with your next adventures! Thx Phil

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