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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 »

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By Pandit Shiv Kuma Sharma, 1999

"...an unbelievable multiple orgasm climax." **** Q magazine, April 1999 Raga Janasammohini - a tranqui… 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 »

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By Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 1989

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a man of impressive, even daunting, stature. The emotional intensity and soarin… read more »

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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 »

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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 Various Artists, 2001

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

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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 »

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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 »

The Journey cover

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By Maryam Mursal, 1998

Somalia with five children at the height of the civil war. She was to walk, and ride on donkeys and truck… read more »

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By Justin Vali Trio, 1995

This unusual acoustic trio merges island roots with shades of urban life. A new, intricate vocabulary for… read more »

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By Hassan Hakmoun, 1993

Hassan Hakmoun and his band take the ancient Moroccan musical tradition and update it with an upfront vit… 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 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 »

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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 »

Volume 2: Release cover

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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, 2001

When Simon Emmerson began to piece together the Afro Celt Sound System in 1992 he had no idea where the j… read more »

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By Jam Nation, 1993

In August 1992, the production and remix team of Mark Rutherford and John Gosling were asked by Peter Gab… read more »