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Robin Murray

Glastonbury 2019: Lineup revealed for West Holts stage including Wu Tang Clan and Jorja Smith

West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival is one of the most popular among Worthy Farm regulars and it's no surprise.

Every year it welcomes a host of the very best acts across a wide range of genres, predominantly jazz and world music, with a weighty soundystem which allows those performers to flourish.

Not only that but it's home to the ever-popular Brothers Bar, meaning people can easily purchase top notch cider without having to sacrifice any of the music.

This year, the stage will be facing in a slightly different direction which will offer better sight lines from all corners of the field, says the team behind it, while relay speakers will further improve the sound quality.

The women-only stage at Glastonbury Festival 2019 where men are banned 

Also new for this year, the West Holts area will host Glasto Latino, a popular late-night venue which has previously been located in The Common.

Previous acts to have graced West Holts include Dizzee Rascal, The Jacksons, Justice and Underworld - and this year's billing is equally as impressive.

West Holts' 2019 lineup

The mighty Wu Tang Clan return in full force flanked by the epic electronica of Jon Hopkins and one of the most talked about artists of the moment, Janelle Monáe, who’s sure to deliver another spectacular live performance.

But there's far more to enjoy than just the three headliners.

Hollywood legend Jeff Goldblum will showcase his impressive jazz piano playing along with his live band while the return of Kamasi Washington will also no doubt draw a big crowd.

Every lineup poster released for Glastonbury 2019 so far including The Common and Silver Hayes 

Other jazz acts playing the stage include fast-rising UK group Ezra Collective, who recently released their widely acclaimed debut album, as well as Kokoroko and The Comet is Coming .

Top female acts announced to play West Holts include the wildly popular British act Jorja Smith, American singer Lizzo, Neneh Cherry and Bristol folk singer This Is The Kit.

British duo Maribou State are likely to go down well too, with their music perfectly suited to a sunset performance, while the sounds of American funk and soul legend Roy Ayers will provide the perfect backdrop to Sunday.

If you're lucky enough to have a ticket to this year's festival, you need to make sure you visit West Holts at least once. You won't regret it...

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