Experimental microtonal French-Canadian math rock odd-bods Angine de Poitrine will line up alongside UK favourites Underworld and Madness, American blues legend Leon Bridges and Grammy Award-nominated African icon Fatoumata Diawara for the 35th anniversary of WOMADeleiade.
And making her three-decade-long return will be multi-ARIA Award winner Christine Anu (pictured), singer
of much-loved Aussie classics like My Island Home and Sunshine on a Rainy Day.
Rooted in musical discovery, the 2027 program brings together generations, genres and geographies across four unforgettable days and nights of music, arts and dance at Adelaide's Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla from March 5-8.
Other highlights include Jamaican reggae artist Hempress Sativa, traditional Japanese punk outfit Seppuku Pistols and the return of Azawad desert blues act Tinariwen.
All the WOMADelaide favourites will be back, with Taste the World program seeing artists share cherished food recipes and stories from home, KidZone jam-packed with activities for the youngest festivalgoers, while The Planet Talks will continue to dissect and discuss environmental and global issues.
WOMADelaide has become South Australia's first major festival to power all stages using 100 per cent renewable energy, demonstrating national leadership in sustainable major events.
WOMADelaide director Ian Scobie AM said the festival, which began "as a wild experiment" had brought some of the world's most extraordinary artists to Adelaide over the past for 35 years.
"To have stood the test of time and become one of Australia's longest running and most cherished festivals is an enormous honour," Mr Scobie said.
"But what makes it truly special is that the spirit of discovery, connection and celebration that sparked WOMADelaide in 1992 is as alive today as ever.
"After 35 years, I am immensely proud of what this festival continues to bring to our city – and to the people who return year after year to be part of it."
It's a sentiment reflected by WOMAD founder Peter Gabriel.
"As we celebrate 35 years of WOMADelaide, I'm reminded how extraordinary this festival and its audience truly are," Mr Gabriel said.
"I am immensely proud of what this festival stands for and for the open-minded and adventurous audience that brings it to life."
Tickets are now on sale, with more artists to be announced. More information can be found at womadelaide.com.au .
