Jordan Peimer, Director, Public Programs, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA
What 3-4 WOMEX showcase artist discoveries stood out for you?
Parno Grazst. I had heard them on record, but they rocked my world live
Deba. Just so beautiful. Simultaneously grounded and ethereal
Kenge Kenge. I hadn’t been familiar with them, but they totally grew on me. Terrific showmanship
Staff Benda Bilili. Again, hadn’t seen them
What 1-2 CDs did you take from WOMEX that are you most excited about?
Arctic Paradise. Finnish Music Compilation. Biannual CD is always a treat
Wimme. Very excited about the new CD
What lesson or new idea spurred your thinking while at a WOMEX (from a panel, in the trade hall, or a personal conversation)?
1. Never count out an artist whose work you might not have enjoyed in the past. Artists are constantly reinventing themselves
2. The Visa situation is much worse than we knew
DubMC.com is the brainchild of Dmitri Vietze and is sponsored by rock paper scissors, inc., global music publicity firm.
What 3-4 WOMEX showcase artist discoveries stood out for you?
Deba. Just so beautiful. Simultaneously grounded and ethereal
Kenge Kenge. I hadn’t been familiar with them, but they totally grew on me. Terrific showmanship
Staff Benda Bilili. Again, hadn’t seen them
What 1-2 CDs did you take from WOMEX that are you most excited about?
Arctic Paradise. Finnish Music Compilation. Biannual CD is always a treat
Wimme. Very excited about the new CD
What lesson or new idea spurred your thinking while at a WOMEX (from a panel, in the trade hall, or a personal conversation)?
1. Never count out an artist whose work you might not have enjoyed in the past. Artists are constantly reinventing themselves
2. The Visa situation is much worse than we knew
DubMC.com is the brainchild of Dmitri Vietze and is sponsored by rock paper scissors, inc., global music publicity firm.
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