The Zawose Queens announce tour and share ‘Mapendo’ from forthcoming album Maisha
Pendo & Leah Zawose will perform at festivals including Glastonbury Festival and WOMAD.
Mon, 13 May 24
Redemption’s Son 15th Anniversary
On 23 June, Real World Records will re-issue Joseph Arthur's third album 'Redemption's Son' to celebrate it's 15th anniversary.
The anniversary edition will contain the original album (with its original artwork) along with nine bonus tracks all of which have been previously unreleased. The track ‘Ghost’ is available to stream and download from today.
Redemption’s Son 15th Anniversary Edition will be available on 180-gram double LP, double CD, and digitally. It will be the first time the album has been available on vinyl.
The nine previously unreleased songs now form a “lost album” which Arthur has named Morning Star.
"We decided to turn these tracks into their own album called 'Morning Star' rather than a collection of this, that and the other thing. It's a great feeling when the past burps up a gift. Things forgotten and submerged by the vortex of time which reveals its illusions thru a process such as this."
Joseph Arthur will also be embarking on a limited run of solo dates in the USA beginning on June 20th in Boston where he’ll play the album from beginning to end.
“I’ve never done this album from start to finish live, but Redemption’s Son was always a special record to me and my fans and this clearly seemed like the right time to do it.”
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Released 09 June 2002
Joseph Arthur’s third album is a consistently inspired, occasionally frazzled, and often startlingly beautiful album. It's the kind of record with which you can build a slow, sustainable love affair. Its rich textures, vulnerability, and acute, poetic lyrics are guaranteed to slacken jaws and raise goose bumps.
Further reading
The Zawose Queens from Tanzanian musical dynasty announce debut album Maisha
The Zawose Queens, Pendo and Leah, are the daughter and grand-daughter of the late Dr. Hukwe Zawose.
Wed, 20 March 24
Real World Sessions: Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell, 5 December 2023
New folk duo Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell visited the studio to record a new EP for Real World X.
Tue, 05 March 24
Track of the day: ‘AmmA’ by Bab L’ Bluz
'AmmA' draws on music from north-east Morocco and influences from Tunisia and Algeria.
Fri, 08 March 24