Luaka Bop is a world music-oriented record label established by David Byrne, former guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer of the art rock/new wave band Talking Heads. It is considered a semi-independent label, since it receives major-label distribution. Luaka Bop has also been responsible for compilations representing sounds from around the world. Brazil Classics kicked off the label and a set of seven albums surveying eras and artists rangi...
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Luaka Bop is a world music-oriented record label established by David Byrne, former guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer of the art rock/new wave band Talking Heads. It is considered a semi-independent label, since it receives major-label distribution. Luaka Bop has also been responsible for compilations representing sounds from around the world. Brazil Classics kicked off the label and a set of seven albums surveying eras and artists ranging from Samba to Tropicália. Ventures into Afro-Peruvian and AfroPean musics unearthed the talents of Susana Baca and Zap Mama, respectively. World Psychedelic Classics is made up of 4 albums and includes artists such as Shuggie Otis, Os Mutantes, Tim Maia as well as West African artists of the late 60's. Additionally, the label has released Cuba and Asia Classics.
Byrne took the phrase "Luaka Bop" for his record label from the inner packaging of a specialty tea which is sold in England. (Luaka is the name of a tea importer. Luaka's "Broken...
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