Historic Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan live recording set for July release
Real World Records marks 30th anniversary with two Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan albums and new compilation.
Wed, 05 June 19
Sad to say goodbye to Ray Cooper
Real World Records is sad to say goodbye to Ray Cooper. We will remember Ray (and his partner Ashley Newton) for their unerring support for the label during it’s early days. As they took Virgin Records to greater and greater levels of success with the signing of artists such as the Spice Girls and Daft Punk, Ray and Ashley also continued to champion alternative music.
In the days that Real World Records was distributed and promoted by Virgin, they followed their enthusiasm for the label with real active encouragement and funding for artists such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Afro Celt Sound System. They were fantastic days— enormous fun! We will always be thankful for Ray’s energy and commitment and belief in what we were doing.
16th December 1948 — 28th July 2018
www.raycooper.info
Further reading
7 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Award nominations for Real World artists
The RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards will take place in Vicar St., Dublin on 24 October 2019.
Thu, 19 September 19
The beauty of simple things: Saul Leiter
American photographer Saul Leiter's work features on the cover of an upcoming Real World release.
Tue, 06 August 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