Wrasse Records

Wrasse Records is a British record label based in Ashtead, Surrey.[1] It was started in 1998 by Ian and Jo Ashbridge. Both had been involved in the music industry prior to them starting up their own company. Its offices are based in the UK, but it distributes its CDs all around the world. In 2005, it licensed most of Universal Music's world music releases for distribution in the United States and the UK.[2]

Wrasse Records specializes in world music, with artists such as Fela Kuti, Rachid Taha, Ismael Lo, Souad Massi, Angélique Kidjo, K'naan and Pink Martini.

Seu Jorge's album Cru established Wrasse with the release of the film, The Life Aquatic.[3]

Humphead Records is an associated label specializing in country music.

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Current

References

  1. ↑ Caroline Sullivan (28 November 2008). "Is this the end of the road?". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Robert Plummer (18 August 2010). "World music stars seek global coverage". BBC. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  3. ↑ New York Times review
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