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New Dawn cover

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By Waaberi, 1997

A circle of singers sit on decorated pillows, drinking sweet tea. The atmosphere is intense but relaxed a… read more »

A Week in the Real World (Part 1) cover

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By Various Artists, 1992

In August 1991 Real World Studios opened its doors to over 75 artists from 20 countries for a unique reco… read more »

Arcane cover

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By Various Artists, 1994

The joined forces of Simon Jeffes, Nigel Kennedy, Andy Sheppard, Nana Vasconcelos, Jane Siberry, Alex Gif… read more »

Gifted cover

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By Various Artists, 2000

Beautiful, sensual songs by nine extraordinary women singers including Sheila Chandra, Susana Baca, Sushe… read more »

Live 8 at Eden: Africa Calling cover

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By Various Artists, 2006

Most people will remember July 2nd 2005 as being the day that Bob Geldof put on his Live Aid hat with the… read more »

Long Way Down cover

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By Various Artists, 2007

At Real World, we were excited at the prospect of working on Long Way Down with Ewan and Charley. We had … read more »

Passion Sources cover

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By Various Artists, 1989

'Passion Sources' was compiled by Peter Gabriel as a companion album to 'Passion' (the music written for … read more »

Plus from Us cover

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By Various Artists, 1993

"After the music for 'The Last Temptation of Christ' was completed and released under the name 'Passion',… read more »

Sounds Of Music cover

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By Various Artists, 2009

This compilation features hidden gems from the Real World Records catalogue to accompany the book of phot… read more »

Spirit of Africa cover

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By Various Artists, 2001

Real World Records, in conjunction with the Mercury Phoenix Trust, are proud to announce the release of "… read more »

Voices of the Real World cover

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By Various Artists, 2000

"Of all the sounds that we hear, human beings have the broadest range of responses to the voice. From the… read more »

Rama Sreerama cover

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By U. Srinivas, 1994

The child prodigy of Karnatak music who has taken the mandolin, an instrument unknown in India, to unique… read more »

Ishumar cover

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By Toumast, 2007

Lead singer Moussa Ag Keyna who, together with Aminatou and French producer Dan Levy, has created a subli… read more »

Rise Up cover

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By Thomas Mapfumo and The Blacks Unlimited, 2006

Thomas Mapfumo, Zimbabwe's greatest living musician, in a minor key. 'Rise Up' review by Banning Eyre. … read more »

Espace cover

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By Tama, 2002

Most bands, whether in the western rock tradition or in African music, are built around the concept of a … read more »

Nostalgie cover

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By Tama, 1999

'Expect the unexpected': what else could be the underlying motto of the Tama project than this true piece… read more »

Babeti Soukous cover

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By Tabu Ley Seigneur Rochereau, 1989

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Kalashnik Love cover

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By Speed Caravan, 2009

"I've always had this rage that I need to express." Mehdi Haddab sits back, rests his electric oud on his… read more »

Guzo cover

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By Samuel Yirga, 2012

Guzo is the debut release of young Ethiopian pianist Samuel Yirga. Against the odds, Samuel found his way… read more »

Hagere cover

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By Samuel Yirga, 2011

Hagere is Samuel Yirga's debut solo release, showcasing Samuel's playing both bold and sensitive, often i… read more »

Dead Men Don't Smoke Marijuana cover

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By S.E. Rogie, 1994

Floating from the bars of Sierra Leone comes palm wine music. With his mellow baritone and acoustic guita… read more »

Island of Ghosts cover

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By Rossy, 1991

Of all the musicians performing in Madagascar today, it is Rossy who most capably captures the spirit of … read more »

A Better Destiny cover

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By Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali, 2001

The new album from Rizwan-Muazam Qawwali Group - the youngest and most exciting group of Qawwali singers … read more »

Sacrifice to Love cover

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By Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali, 1999

Qawwali, an Arabic word meaning "utterance", is the devotional music of the Sufis of Pakistan and India, … read more »

Mambo cover

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By Remmy Ongala, 1991

Remmy Ongala and the band in sparkling form at the 1991 Real World Recording Week. A soulful and upliftin… read more »

Songs for the Poor Man cover

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By Remmy Ongala, 1989

Known as "The Doctor", Remmy Ongala is based in Dar es Salaam with his band, Orchestre Super Matimila. In… read more »