Real World Records

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

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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.

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Music heard on the air for November 4, 2014

Music Heard on Air
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

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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

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