{
  "id": 5537403,
  "title": "WOMAD Cape Town 2026: Artscape to host New Generations and United 4 Humanity concerts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/womad-cape-town-2026-artscape-to-host-new-generations-and-united-4",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T10:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/entertainment/whats-on/2026-09-04-womad-cape-town-2026-artscape-to-host-new-generations-and-united-4-humanity-concerts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WOMAD Cape Town is set to return to the city from September 15 to 24, 2026, offering ten days of music, arts, and dance at various venues across Cape Town. The festival will feature two key concerts at Artscape Theatre: the New Generations afternoon concert and the United 4 Humanity Peace Concert, on September 19. These events will showcase South African and international performers, with a focus on young artists, cultural exchange, inclusion, and the legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Dan Chiorboli, WOMAD South Africa festival director, expressed pride in unveiling the most ambitious WOMAD Cape Town series yet, highlighting the explosion of creativity and extraordinary performances. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the festival during Heritage Month, emphasizing the power of music, arts, and culture to bring people together. The New Generations concert begins at 1:30 pm and features local and international musicians, including a drumming experience for young performers from the Cape Flats. The United 4 Humanity Peace Concert starts at 8 pm, featuring South African artists, Spanish musicians, and Swedish artist Anna Fält. The event will explore the relationship between movement, music, and inclusion, with performers using motion-sensing gloves to manipulate sound. Artscape CEO Marlene le Roux highlighted the theatre's journey towards inclusivity and the importance of cultural exchange. The Korean Cultural Centre will also host a traditional and contemporary Korean culture experience at Artscape on Friday, September 18.",
  "summary": "WOMAD Cape Town returns with the Artscape hosting the New Generations concert and the United 4 Humanity Peace Concert on Saturday, September 19.",
  "key_points": [
    "WOMAD Cape Town returns to Artscape Theatre from September 15-24, 2026",
    "New Generations concert and United 4 Humanity Peace Concert at Artscape",
    "Dan Chiorboli, WOMAD South Africa festival director, highlights ambitious series"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Have your say on Cape Town’s draft transport plan by 30 September",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/have-your-say-on-cape-towns-draft-transport-plan-by-30-september",
        "published": "2026-09-04T06:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}