Afro Celt Sound System: Background

Afro Celt Sound System

Background:

• When Afro Celt Sound System began their musical journey in the mid-1990's during the Real World Recording Week, most of their tracks had guest artists.
• Afro Celt Sound System was originally formed by guitarist Simon Emmerson in 1995 and has featured a number of guest artists over the years.
• Their music is a fusion of African, Celtic and electronic dance music.
• Their albums have been released through Peter Gabriel's Real World Records and they have frequently performed at WOMAD festivals worldwide.
• Their first album, Volume 1: Sound Magic, was recorded in one week and was released in 1996, reaching number 15 in the 1997 Billboard Top World Music Albums.

"Volume 2: Release"

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• After the death of Jo Bruce, a core member of the group, the album Volume 2: Release was put on hold until Sinéad O’Connor stepped in and wrote the lyrics to a track that became ‘Release’.
• The album was released on 25 January 1999. In 2000 Afro Celt Sound System was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best World Music category.