British talent returns to WOMEX

After a five-year absence of British talent, three UK artists have been selected to perform at the Womex world music convention in Copenhagen, October 2011. Celebrating the breadth of world music being produced in the UK today, the acts are: Juju, a collaboration between guitarist Justin Adams and Gambian griot Juldeh Camara; a figurehead of English folk music, Eliza Carthy performing with her new band; and Krar Collective.

Womex attracts international delegates from across the music industry including major venues, festivals, live and recorded music and media. This is the last year that Womex will be held in Copenhagen, before coming to a major city in the UK in 2013.

Eliza Carthy, Eliza Carthy Band says: “Whilst the British touring circuit is very healthy and thriving, we are looking to expand into Europe and beyond, and Womex is the perfect forum for this. I hope we'll meet lots of exciting promoters, people interested in our brand of musical strangeness and beauty and people to connect with and start something new and cool.”

For more information about British Music at Womex visit  www.britishatwomex.co.uk