Simon Emmerson (1956–2023)
Peter Gabriel remembers the life and musical career of Simon Emmerson.
Fri, 17 March 23
Rokia Koné performs ‘Shezita’ live at her debut UK show during Celtic Connections Festival 2023 at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow. The song is taken from Rokia Koné & Jacknife Lee’s collaboration album BAMANAN, released in 2022 on Real World Records.
Lead vocals – Rokia Koné
Chorus singers – Fatoumata Coulibaly, Maïmounia Deme
Guitar – Thierry Fournel
Keys, programming – Manu Lechat
Filmed by Oran Mullan & Aba Sangaré
Audio recorded by Gregoire Hugé & Scott Turnbull
Lighting by Alexey Sibikin
Production by 3D Family Booking
With thanks to Celtic Connections festival
N’yanyan (Official Video)
Kurunba (Official Video)
Peter Gabriel remembers the life and musical career of Simon Emmerson.
Fri, 17 March 23
The album is a spiritual meditation by two culture bearers of centuries-old musical traditions.
Fri, 24 March 23
Jane Cornwell explores our new reissue series 'Africa Sessions at Real World'.
Wed, 25 May 22
BAFTA & Olivier award-winning composer Jocelyn Pook releases Jungle Book reimagined on Real World X.
Wed, 08 March 23