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A Week in the Real World (Part 1)

Real World Records

Various Artists

In August 1991 Real World Studios opened its doors to over 75 artists from 20 countries for a unique recording project in association with WOMAD. Music in performance was the keynote of the Week, with many of the artists recording what were essentially live albums.

This album is the first of two volumes which feature music from Korea to Spain, Colombia to Madagascar, and the USA. Some tracks are by established artists and some are collaborations - fascinating meetings of diverse cultures.

Various producers are at work here, including Rupert Hine, Pól Brennan (ex-Clannad) and re-mix crew The Grid. The music was created in many different situations, from live concert recordings to hi-tech studio mixes.

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    A Week in the Real World (Part 1)
    CD
    play It Sat Duolmma Mu Mari Boine 3m 48s
    play Lubanga Geoffrey Oryema 2m 44s
    play I Want Jesus To Walk With Me Holmes Brothers 4m 46s
    play Dodoma Remmy Ongala 6m 45s
    play The Legend Of The Old Mountain Man The Terem Quartet 4m 27s
    play On the Wing The Grid 3m 34s
    play Tang Uru Ayub Ogada 4m 48s
    play Omanarzy Rossy 3m 24s
    play Picoro La Bottine Souriante 5m 46s
    play Hibrido Juan Canizares 4m 27s
    play Slow Down The Grid 5m 58s
    play Soledad Toto La Momposina 5m 26s
    play Variations On Tong Sal Puri (Eastern Exorcism) Samulnori 2m 48s
    play Wuming Wuyi (No Name No Meaning) Sola 3m 13s
    play Mother and Son Trísan 6m 3s
A Week in the Real World (Part 1) at realworldrecords.com