Events
what's happening where?Francis Falceto (France)
- event type: WOMEX 11 Conference
- start date type: 29 Oct 2011
- time: 15:15 - 16:00
- city/area: Copenhagen
- venue: Forum Copenhagen, Conference 3
- country: Denmark
- event submitted by: piranha womex AG (expo)
Session 18
Francis Falceto (France)
Winner of the WOMEX 11 Professional Excellence Award
Interviewed by Colin Bass (UK/Germany),
Musician/Producer
"Falceto has single-handedly brought Ethiopian music to the forefront of world music consciousness. In addition to the CD series that now numbers 27 volumes, he has organised concerts and tours, an annual festival in Addis Ababa, published the book Abyssinie Swing, created a documentary film of the same name and brought Western musicians intrigued by the music to Ethiopia." Joe Boyd (USA/UK)
Francis Falceto will receive his Award on Sunday morning, 30 October 2011, at the Award Ceremony accompanied by a WOMEX Networking Breakfast, both open to WOMEX delegates only. The laudation will be offered by writer and producer Joe Boyd.
