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Afro Celt Sound System

The Afro Celt Sound System are a musical group which attempts to fuse modern dance rhythms (trip-hop, techno, etc) with Celtic and African influences. Formed by Grammy-nominated producer Simon Emmerson , it is somewhat of a world music supergroup, featuring such artists as

  1. N'Faly Kouyate (kora, balaphon , vocals)
  2. Moussa Sissokho (djembe, talking drum)
  3. James McNally (ex-Pogues; Bodhrán, accordion, whistle)
  4. Iarla O'Lionaird (vocals)
  5. Myrdhin (Breton harp )
  6. Martin Russell (keyboards)
  7. Davy Spillane (uilleann pipes)
  8. Ronan Browne (uilleann pipes)

In 2003, Afro Celt Sound System changed their name to the simpler Afro Celts; however, their latest album, POD, was released under the Afro Celt Sound System moniker.

Albums to date:

  1. Volume 1: Sound Magic (1996)
  2. Volume 2: Release (1999)
  3. Volume 3: Further in Time (2001)
  4. Seed (2003)
  5. POD (2004)

Afro Celt Sound System's albums have been produced and released by Peter Gabriel's Realworld Records.



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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