This show roams far more widely than Kershaw's beloved folk

Wu Man brilliantly demonstrated her technique with lyrical melodies, dramatic tremolos and percussive snaps, says Simon Broughton

Includes music by artists from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kuwait and Romania

An imaginative new project based on South Indian film tracks

With artists appearing from 49 countries, Womad can truly count itself as a festival of the world

 Alim Qasimov and his daughter Fargana Qasimova are the most celebrated exponents of Azeri mugham, one of the most beautiful of Islamic music traditions

The Nile Project is about breaking down barriers between cultures, countries and religions, says Simon Broughton

There were powerful songs about the Easter Rising, but the show felt like it was trying to please too many people, says Simon Broughton

The poet lives up to the legend, says Simon Broughton

The music showcased at Sadler's Wells came from a wonderfully different sound world, says Simon Broughton

The K-Music Festival is bringing intriguing musical flavours from Korea

The evening showed how African music engages with comtemporary issues, while its rhythms had most of the hall dancing, says Simon Broughton

The Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger of Brazil packed out the Apollo and left the crowd on their feet

Zakir Hussain, a superstars of percussion, has put together a world-class collaboration and a legacy worth showing off, says Simon Broughton

Despite American guests, Kouyaté remains faithful to his roots

Simon Broughton was blown away by the crazy ebullience of this exuberant Romanian brass band