title: World Music Festival Chicago
text: # World Music Festival Chicago
  
  The World Music Festival Chicago is an annual musical event held in Chicago, Illinois, since 1999. It is organized by the City of Chicago. The festival takes place in September, usually runs 5–10 days, and has featured musicians from over 75 countries since its inception.
  
  ## Featured performers
  
  Performers at the festival have included:
  
  * Rahim AlHaj
  * Maria de Barros
  * Bomba Estereo
  * Bulgarika
  * Fatoumata Diawara
  * Joaquin Diaz
  * Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto
  * Sergent Garcia
  * Hanggai
  * Janka Nabay
  * Nawal Quartet
  * Slavic Soul Party!
  * Staff Benda Bilili
  * Sidi Toure
  