Komedia's imaginative World Beats season provides a great opportunity for Womad nomads to experience a variety of global bands.

The programme gets under way tonight with local Latins Sambossa, who have already debuted at the venue and should get things moving swiftly.

Moroccan trio Momo (August 11) take the centuries-old Berber and African traditions and add sampling to make their unique sound.

Anapura (August 13) is a developing Brighton sextet taking inspiration from the Indian tradition.

Alongside flute, tabla and sitar is the guitar of noted classical soloist Geoff Robb. One influence will be the Shakti period of John McLaughlin, whose compositions are featured.

On Wednesday is another established Brighton talent with the flamenco night, led by Paul Aguilera's Candela.

Jazz and folk in equal measure is the recipe for Carmina (August 15). The acclaimed six-piece is led by guitarist Rob King and vocalist/saxophonist Pippa Marland.

The Irish folk basis of their compositions is embellished by a jazz quartet of great talents, including reeds player Julian Nicholas and drummer Nic France, both players in the much-missed Loose Tubes ensemble.

Carmina's current tour has become a memorial to their recently-departed keyboardist. The untimely death of piano genius Pete Jacobsen shocked both jazz and folk communities. Taking over Jacobsen's role for the time being will be experienced pianist Geoff Castle.

Another Komedia favourite is Ramshaka (August 16), the sun-drenched Cornish reggae outfit that has become a fixture at many top festivals including Womad and Cologne.

The festival wouldn't be complete without klezmer and Oi Va Voi (August 18) looks set to shake things up a treat, taking traditional Jewish material into the realms of dub and breakbeat.

Baka Beyond (August 19) is well-established as one of the most successful blends of Celtic music with African rhythms. Founder Martin Cradick has assembled players from Australia, Ghana, Cameroon and Sierra Leone to create their acclaimed fusion.

Bristol's Tango Siempre (August 20) brings a flavour of this particularly vibrant South American form, with both classic and contemporary jazz-influenced tango played for dancers Mina and Giraldo.

Brighton's Tragic Roundabout (August 21) is a guaranteed night of riotous punk-fuelled European folk and much more.

The beat goes on so look out for news of highlights including Monica Vasconcelos and Nois (August 22), AbdelKader Saadoun (August 23), Earl Gaines and Charles Walker (August 27) and Asabre Quaye (August 30).

For tickets, call 01273 647100.