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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 »

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By Papa Wemba, 2012

This album is now available as part of the Real World Gold series. Real World Gold c… read more »

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By Geoffrey Oryema, 2012

This album is now available as part of the Real World Gold series. Real World Gold c… read more »

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By Drummers of Burundi, 2012

This album is now available as part of the Real World Gold series. Real World Gold c… read more »

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2012

This album is now available as part of the Real World Gold series. Real World Gold c… read more »

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2012

This album is now available as part of the Real World Gold series. Real World Gold c… read more »

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By Dub Colossus, 2012

Following the critical success of Dub Colossus? second album, "Addis Through the Looking Glass" (March 20… read more »

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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 »

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By JuJu (Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara), 2011

The new album In Trance was recorded live to capture the spirit of JuJu's ecstatic, trance-like performan… read more »

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By Dub Colossus, 2011

"The aim", says Nick Page, the musician and producer best-known as Dubulah, also founding member of Trans… read more »

Rockers Meet Addis Uptown cover

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By Dub Colossus, 2011

In 1978 "Uptown Top Ranking", written and performed by Jamaican girl duo Althea & Donna, topped the UK si… read more »

Trance Sessions cover

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By Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara , 2010

Following many months of touring , taking their raw afro-blues to increasingly enthusiastic audiences, J… read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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By Dub Colossus, 2009

The EP, 'Return To Addis', features all unheard material: two new tracks and two remixes from the album '… read more »

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By Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara, 2009

"Tell No Lies" is the new sound of Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara. The sound of a nation with no borders, … read more »

Call My Name cover

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By Daby Touré and Skip McDonald, 2009

As soon as they met, they knew each other. Daby Toure: a thirty-something musician raised in Mauritania, … read more »

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By Dub Colossus, 2008

This project brings together an extraordinary but little known African musical heritage, a labour of love… read more »

Big Blue Ball cover

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By Big Blue Ball, 2008

There is a dedicated website for Big Blue Ball with more information along with audio and video from the … read more »

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By Dub Colossus, 2008

The first taste of an extraordinary collaboration between contemporary Ethiopian artists and Dubulah (aka… 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 »

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 »

Stereo Spirit cover

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By Daby Touré, 2007

Between the rain-swept streets of Paris and the swirling sands of the Sahara, there lies a voice that is … 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 »

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 »

Anatomic cover

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2005

Anatomic: concerned with anatomy, concerned with dissection, related to the structure of an organism … read more »

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By Daby Touré, 2004

Daby relentlessly pursued the grail of a new Afro-centric pop sound. After disbanding Toure Toure, Daby l… read more »

Pod cover

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2003

Many approach the idea of remix albums with a certain amount of scepticism. This is partly due to its per… read more »

Among Brothers cover

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By Abdelli, 2003

With no preconceived idea, and with the openness of mind of a newborn child, Abdelli and I let our inspir… read more »

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2003

It's seven years since Afro Celt Sound System first assaulted our senses with their innovative fusion of … read more »