Peter Gabriel

Joe Arthur, one of the vocalists featured on "Altus Silva" by Big Blue Ball

The Big Blue Ball project defines 25 years of Real World Records

November 7, 2014Music

During the summer of 1991, Peter Gabriel hatched an idea for a new project for his label, Real World Records — one week of free-wheeling collaboration between international musicians. The result was something called Big Blue Ball, and the concept encapsulates Real World’s overarching mission — to transcend divisions through music.

JuJu is made up of Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara, the band's founding members.

The music of JuJu is where West African tradition meets English punk

November 6, 2014Music

Afro Celt Sound System, a band known for their unique blend of traditional West African and Irish music.

This band created a ‘tripped out’ musical mix of Ireland and West Africa

November 4, 2014Music

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the Pakistani singer who is known for bringing Qawwali music to a global audience.

This record label helped put Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on the global map

November 3, 2014Music

Music heard on air for November 3, 2014

November 3, 2014Music Heard on Air

Youssou N’Dour and Sufism

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Senegalese pop star Youssou N’Dour’s album “Egypt” was devoted to his Sufi faith; a new film details his life after the release.

Global Hit – Hector Zazou

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

French composer and record producer Hector Zazou died earlier this week. He was 60 years old. The World’s Marco Werman has this appreciation.

Global Hit – Peter Gabriel

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Peter Gabriel. Gabriel brought together top singers and musicians from around the world for his new album, Big Blue Ball. The result is his first album in 15 years.