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It is 30 years since the first Womad - world music festival - in England.

It was the idea of rock star Peter Gabriel.

The first festival featured drummers from Burundi, pop songs from Scotland and sitar music from India.

Photo: Peter Gabriel today. (Martin Vennard)

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大象传媒 World Service Online

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