WORLD MUSIC CHARTS EUROPE

Top-5 Records in February 2010

As a regular feature, each month we'll be presenting the top-5 results of the World Music Charts Europe (WMCE), a monthly poll taken of world music radio programmers in twenty-three European countries. Again, brazilian vocalist Céu seized Nr. 1 position. Here's the entire top-5, along with a link to the WMCE site.

1 VAGAROSA - Ceu - Brazil - Six Degrees
Last month: 1

2 I SPEAK FULA - Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba - Mali - Outhere
Last month: 2

3 OPA HEY! - Kottarashky - Bulgaria - Asphalt Tango
Last month: 5

4 OYO - Angelique Kidjo - Benin - Naive
Last month: 0

5 LHASA - Lhasa de Sela - Canada/USA - Warner
Last month: 2

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WORLD MUSIC EXPO COPENHAGEN

WOMEX Announces 2010 Dates

(Photo: A. Vipach) The next edition of WOMEX, the most important international professional market for world music, will be taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, again from Wednesday, 27 to Sunday, 31 October 2010.

The event will be featuring a bustling Trade Fair, Conference and Showcase Festival during the 5 days. In just 15 editions, WOMEX has grown to over 2700 delegates from 92 countries and 650 exhibiting companies.... More...

WOMEX ROADSHOW

Meet WOMEX at Eurosonic Noorderslag and Midem

(Photo: Courtesy of Midem) January 2010: The WOMEX team will be travelling through Europe to meet you, our partners and customers. Come and see us at Eurosonic Noorderslag in Groningen, Netherlands, from 14-16 January and at Midem in Cannes, France, from 23-27 January. Drop us a line to arrange for a meeting.... More...

STAFF NEWS

WOMEX Headed by New Board of Directors

WOMEX President Christoph Borkowsky has announced that WOMEX will be headed by a board of three directors from now on, comprised of

- Alexander Walter, Director of Music Programming
- Anna Pötzsch, Director of Media & Communications
- Daniela Teuber, Director of Production

Both Alexander Walter and Anna Pötzsch have made successful WOMEX inhouse careers and already headed their own WOMEX departments for several years. Daniela Teuber left Tokio Hotel's former booking agency Four Artists in early 2009 to join the team and delivered a top-notch first production with WOMEX 09.
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LOSS OF A WORLD MUSIC PIONEER

John Storm Roberts Dies at 73

World Music Central reports the death of world music producer and writer John Storm Roberts on November 29 of 2009 in Kingston, New York. He was 73. More...

WORLD MUSIC CHARTS EUROPE

Albums of the Year

Besides the monthly World Music Charts Europe we also present the top albums of the WMCE year here, a poll taken of world music radio programmers in twenty-three European countries. Staff Benda Bilili, winner of the WOMEX 09 Artist Award, made it to number 2. Here are the first 5 of 853 nominated records.

1 SEYA - Oumou Sangare - Mali - World Circuit
2 TRES TRES FORT - Staff Benda Bilili - DR Congo - Crammed
3 TELL NO LIES - Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara - Gambia/UK - Real World
4 IN A TOWN CALLED ADDIS - Dub Colossus - Ethiopia/UK - Real World
5 COBA COBA - Novalima - Peru - Cumbancha... More...

WOMEX 09 ARTIST AWARD

Staff Benda Billi: Rocking Europe

(Photo: SBB member with Award by A. Vipach) The winners of the WOMEX 09 Artist Award, Staff Benda Bilili from DR Congo, have inspired WOMEX professionals in Copenhagen and keep rocking music lovers across Europe.

The Guardian (UK): "As tonight's show proves, Staff Benda Bilili would be a remarkable band regardless of their background. Not only do they sound incredible, they exude an inscrutable cool ... More...

WOMEX STAFF NEWS

Gerald Seligman Has Left WOMEX

(Photo: Gerald Seligman by Guido Rottmann) After three years as General Director and four at WOMEX, Gerald Seligman has stepped down to pursue other activities after this year's edition in Copenhagen.

WOMEX President Christoph Borkowsky states: "In his time as General Director Gerald made great contributions to reshape WOMEX and its offspring activities... More...

YOUR WORLD MUSIC CONTACTS

The Must-Have Resource Book for Sale

With its pace-setting and provocative essays and vital information on every delegate and company, showcase artist, conference speaker and media, the WOMEX Guide is your indispensable tool for the world music business community - and one of the top-3 assets of WOMEX participation used all year round, according to our delegates. Get your copy now - first-come, first-served. More...

WOMEX 09 COPENHAGEN

Danish Tax Refund

Information on how to obtain a refund of VAT on goods and services purchased in Denmark. The VAT rate in Denmark is 25%. You may apply for a refund of Danish VAT, whether your firm is domiciled outside the EU or in other EU Member States. Link to refund information from Danish Tax Office. Please read on for application details.... More...

FINAL PRESS RELEASE

WOMEX 09 Copenhagen: Alive and Kicking

(Photo: WOMEX 09 Award Ceremony, Staff Benda Bilili) A record year, a successful event. There have now been 15 editions of WOMEX, the World Music Expo, that began with about 200 delegates and has now expanded to over 2700. During that time, this fledgling movement has expanded to become a diverse, multicultural, increasingly popular expression of interest in world culture. And, in the process, WOMEX has become the premier professional event in the international world music calendar.
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WOMEX 09 IN FULL SWING

See the First Photos Online

(Photo: Eric van Nieuwland) The 4 official WOMEX Photographers have uploaded the first set of photos on their websites. Have a look at last night's Opening Concert pictures - just click on their website links. More...