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Monday, 30 July, 2001, 00:51 GMT 01:51 UK
Womad 2001: In pictures
Womad, the biggest world music festival in the UK, ended on Sunday after performances by bands from across the globe.

BBC News Online looks at the festival in pictures.


Womad
More than 19,000 attended the three-day event

Cutumba
Cutumba started the weekend with a colourful show

Afel Bocoum
More than 60 bands performed at the festival

Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave appealed for support for Chechnya

Siyaya
Siyaya: Zimbabwean troupe put on a remarkable performance

Danza Libre
Danza Libre acted out traditional Cuban tales

Dance classes
Festival-goers could take dance classes on Sunday

Womad
The fairground provided a break from bands

Fontella Bass
Move over Aretha: Fontella Bass was an unexpected hit

Annual closing procession
Womad figures were part of the annual closing procession
See also:

29 Jul 01 | Music
Cuban stars steal the show
28 Jul 01 | Music
Womad opens to sunny sounds
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