Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters share new single ‘Kawmélito’
Abri Cyclonique by Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters is our first release of 2023.
Fri, 06 January 23
Various Artists
Worldwide
Various Artists
Released 25 July 2019
- Yolele - Papa Wemba
- Kel Kweyo - Geoffrey Oryema
- Adolat Tanovari - Sevara Nazarkhan
- White Swans - Guo Yue
- All The Way Home - Bokanté & Metropole Orkest & Jules Buckley
- Mansa Soyari - Les Amazones D'Afrique
- Taa Deem - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Tara - Yungchen Lhamo
- The Sailor's Bonnet - The Gloaming
- Inion - Afro Celt Sound System
- Kronkronhinko - Ayub Ogada
- Dondo - Aurelio
- Whole Thing - Big Blue Ball feat. Peter Gabriel
- Muziki Asili Yake Wapi - Remmy Ongala & Orchestre Super Matimila
- Chi Chi Mani - Toto La Momposina
- Calcutta City - Amjad Ali Khan
- Mukadzi Wangu - Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited
- Nana - Sheila Chandra
- Ririwon - Telek
Various Artists
Liner notes
Launched 30 years ago in 1989, Real World Records has grown into a label of wide-ranging, world-class music from all corners of the globe. There’s an enormous variety of styles, moods and genres within the music catalogue that bears the famous colour bar logo, but they all have these things in common— the quality of the recording, the superb production and music of great passion.
“When we look back now over our catalogue we realise how lucky we were to be working with so many of the world’s great artists.” Peter Gabriel
Many of the label’s releases are recorded at Real World Studios where the live interactive spaces provide an environment capable of capturing the excitement and vitality of musicians in performance.
“Whatever the music, whatever the technology, great records come from great performances.” Peter Gabriel
Celebrating 30 years of discovery and enlightenment, this window into Real World music traces a path from Tanzania to China, Ireland to Tibet, Colombia to Papua New Guinea. We have chosen tracks that opened our minds and hearts to sounds from all around our planet— an enriching and joyous experience.
Further Listening
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Various Artists
Released 28 September 2014
Beautifully packaged clamshell box with 3 CD wallets, 28 page booklet containing the story of 25 Years of Real World Records, and a collection of Real World Tales with contributions from musicians, producers, designer and managers.
Further reading
Long-awaited release of Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté collaboration
The album is a spiritual meditation by two culture bearers of centuries-old musical traditions.
Fri, 24 March 23
Track of the day: ‘Gnawa Beat (Bayaka Remix)’ by Bab L’ Bluz
A new remix of 'Gnawa Beat' by Italian DJs and producers Bayaka.
Fri, 21 January 22
Africa comes to Real World: revisiting albums by six legendary artists
Jane Cornwell explores our new reissue series 'Africa Sessions at Real World'.
Wed, 25 May 22