Real World Records to release ‘lost album’ by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Discovered in the label's archives, the album captures the singer at the height of his vocal powers.
Wed, 19 June 24
Various Artists
Released 14 October 2001
Liner notes
Real World Records, in conjunction with the Mercury Phoenix Trust, are proud to announce the release of “Spirit of Africa” (through Real World) on 15th October 2001.
“Spirit of Africa” is an AIDS initiative from the Mercury Phoenix Trust, the AIDS charity established by the remaining members of Queen and their manager Jim Beach in the wake of the death of Freddie Mercury. Since 1992 the Trust has been responsible for donating more than £7 million in the fight against the AIDS crisis to over 100 different charities around the world. Together with this album, the project is intended to focus global attention on the regions of the developing world where the needs for AIDS awareness and education is greatest.
Further Listening
Released 16 March 1998
Released 16 May 1993
Discovered in the label's archives, the album captures the singer at the height of his vocal powers.
Wed, 19 June 24
Rokia will perform 5 dates this October in the UK with Salif Koné and Yahael Camara Onono.
Tue, 24 September 24
'AmmA' draws on music from north-east Morocco and influences from Tunisia and Algeria.
Fri, 08 March 24
New folk duo Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell visited the studio to record a new EP for Real World X.
Tue, 05 March 24