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 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.