Madison World Music Festival: Oyme

Madison World Music Festival Presented By Wisconsin Union Theater Oyme | Workshop: 3pm | Concert 7:45pm Having performed at the largest international festivals - WOMAD, Wild Mint, Creation of the World and Movement, Oyme  t akes the Erzya and Moksha musical folklore traditions as a basis, while experimenting with contemporary musical styles. They recreates the traditions and customs of the Mordovians, meshed with pop fusion, percussion,  progressive electronic sound, or a symbiosis of folklore tradition with the rock and classical drum kit. On the basis of their own ethnographic expeditions, the members of OYME reconstruct ancient rituals and national holidays, which are often interactive with the audience. Workshop: Traditional Mordovian Dance Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Madison World Music Festival is a virtual event! Sign up to receive email reminders about workshops and concerts. The 2020 Madison World Music Festival is proud to be a member of the Consortium of World Music Presenters and participate in Global Music Month 2020 .