Real World teams up with NTS Radio for Work In Progress Artist Development Programme 2020
Real World is partnering with NTS Radio on their Work in Progress Artist Development Programme.
Wed, 02 October 19
Telek
George Telek is from Papua New Guinea where he is a huge star with legions of fans. Telek's work traverses many musical styles; featuring the haunting vocals which draw on his proud Tolai culture.
The Tolai are a vigorous culture, centred on the Rabaul area of the East New Britain province of Papua New Guinea. Telek sings in pidgin English and his tribal language of Kuantan.
The sweet, soft-focused pop songs on the record tell stories of island life. Telek’s instruments come from the island, but the production is pure UK. Telek has an unabashed fondness for British pop.
After setting foot for the first time in London, Telek’s first task was to go to Abbey Road to have his photo taken, Beatles-style, crossing the street!
Releases
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Serious Tam
Hauntingly beautiful songs that draw on the proud cultural heritage of the Tolai people of Papua New Guinea. Contemporary grooves blended with Melanesian rhythms enriched with textured environmental sounds.
Further reading
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The long-awaited follow up to their 2017 critically-acclaimed debut is out on 24 January 2020.
Fri, 08 November 19
Track of the day: ‘Áthas’ by The Gloaming
Find out more about one of the stand-out tracks on The Gloaming's third album.
Wed, 04 September 19
18 voices on the new album by Les Amazones d’Afrique
Amazones Power, their second album, features voices from Africa and the diaspora
Tue, 08 October 19