# WOMEX 2026 professional music gathering

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womex-2026-professional-music-gathering
> Updated: 2026-10-25T10:00:52.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 32nd edition of WOMEX, a professional world music event, took place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. The gathering hosted over 2,500 professionals representing 90 countries at the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus.

During the event, Bolivian singer-songwriter Luzmila Carpio was honored with the WOMEX Artist Award for Professional Excellence. The award recognized her six-decade career, her use of unique vocal techniques, and her activism regarding indigenous rights, women’s rights, and environmental protection. Additionally, the Cameroonian label Jail Time Records received recognition. The event concluded with the announcement that Tenerife will host the 2027 edition.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: WOMEX 2026 concludes in Gran Canaria

The WOMEX 2026 world music industry event concluded in Gran Canaria, honoring Bolivian singer Luzmila Carpio and Cameroonian label Jail Time Records.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/womex-2026-concludes-in-gran-canaria

### 2026-09-29: Luzmila Carpio to receive WOMEX Professional Excellence Award

Bolivian artist Luzmila Carpio will receive the WOMEX Artist Award in Spain on October 21, honoring her six-decade career and advocacy for indigenous rights and Quechua music.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luzmila-carpio-to-receive-womex-professional-excellence-award

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