‘Panter’ by Montparnasse Musique released on new imprint, Real World X
'Panter' combines the acoustic grit of traditional Africa with the pulse of modern Johannesburg.
Tue, 23 March 21
Pape & Cheikh
Childhood friends Pape and Cheikh are from Senegal, where they grew up listening to their country's traditional music as well as to western singer-songwriters.
Papa Amadou Fall and Cheikhou Coulibaly, born in 1965 and 1961 respectively, grew up in the central Senegalese town of Kaolack and have been close friends since the age of eight. Pape, lead singer and principle lyricist, is the poet and romantic extrovert; Cheikh is the more introspective, yet practical of the two.
Steeped in the traditions of their Serer region of central Senegal, but citing Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Joan Armatrading among their prime influences, Pape and Cheikh brilliantly encompass both concepts of folk music.
They emerged from their studies at Dakar Conservatoire as a vocal duo, with music that is both beautiful and socially resonant – and has garnered major recognition in West Africa and subsequently in England and beyond. They were selected for the juried Globalfest event during New York City’s annual Arts Presenters conference, where they performed to critical acclaim.
They recorded one album for Real World Records entitle Mariama.
Releases
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Mariama
Mariama is a powerful and extraordinarily coherent slice of Africa - traditional and modern. Full of driving, funky rhythm and poignant, yearning melody, it combines a deep feeling for the enduring themes of African culture with an understanding of all the elements necessary to create a truly universal modern song.
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Real World 25
Various Artists
Beautifully packaged clamshell box with 3 CD wallets, 28 page booklet containing the story of 25 Years of Real World Records, and a collection of Real World Tales with contributions from musicians, producers, designer and managers.
Further reading
A Lantern and a Bell by Loney dear out today
A Lantern and a Bell is the eighth studio album by Emil Svanängen, a.k.a. Loney dear.
Fri, 26 March 21
‘4 August 2020’ — a short story by Jerker Virdborg
Written by Swedish writer Jerker Virdborg, it's inspired by Loney dear's album A Lantern and a Bell.
Fri, 07 May 21
Track of the day: ‘Oppenheimer’ by Loney dear
Loney dear's latest single was inspired by the American theoretical physicist, J.R. Oppenheimer.
Fri, 05 March 21