Announcing Live at WOMAD 1982: a double album of unheard recordings from the historic first WOMAD festival
Wed, 08 June 22
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!
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.
Celebrating Africa Day 2022, we're pleased to announce a reissue series focusing on African artists.
Wed, 25 May 22
Jane Cornwell explores our new reissue series 'Africa Sessions at Real World'.
Wed, 25 May 22
Rokia Koné and Les Amazones d'Afrique's guitarist demonstrates Mandigue, Bamana & Tuareg music.
Mon, 02 May 22