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West Holts looks set to deliver another cornucopia of globally sourced grooves for our 2023 edition. Reggae legends
Third World and
Barrington Levy will appear alongside cutting edge R&B from
Sudan Archives and
Yaya Bey. From Mongolia, we’ll be welcoming the folk-metal band
The Hu, whose astonishing vocals arise from their native tradition of throat-singing. In contrast, South Korea’s
ADG7 bring together shamanism, exotic instrumentation and a huge amount of charm for some highly alternative K-pop. From Africa, Congolese legend
Kanda Bongo Man will feature alongside the
Star Feminine Band. The latter, are a group of schoolgirls from a remote area of northern Benin who have overcome incredible odds to bring their music to the world. Their joyful mix of highlife and Congolese rumba underpin righteous lyrics that demand social justice for girls and women.
The stage is all about great live performers and so we’re delighted to welcome acclaimed acts such as
Young Fathers,
Ezra Collective and
Gabriels whose WH set is rumoured to feature golden leopards.
Jacob Collier who’s worked with everyone from Coldplay to Stormzy, is a musical polymath who delights audiences by turning them into a beautifully harmonious choir. Another artist who’s collaborated with Collier is the hugely charismatic
Mahalia who takes the penultimate slot on Saturday. London’s febrile music scene continues to throw out all kinds of creative collaborations. At the centre of this lies
Speakers Corner Quartet who will be joined by
Kae Tempest,
Tirzah,
Shabaka Hutchings and many more as a kind of South London super-group. Also hailing from this neck of the woods,
Black Country, New Road will make their Glastonbury debut.
We’ll be showcasing some legendary female artists from
Beth Orton to
Candi Statonwho will be performing as part of her farewell tour.
Kelis has earned her spot at the top by releasing certified bangers for over twenty years. The party vibe will continue across the headline slots with
Rudimental and the great
Loyle Carner.
Steve Symons
West Holts Stage Programmer