Founded September 1998 | ||
Albums El Mutakallimun, The Dusty Foot on the Road, Cru, Boomerang, Ya‑Rayi Artists Fela Kuti, Pink Martini, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Goran Bregović, Daara J | ||
Wrasse Records is a British record label based in Ashtead, Surrey. 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.
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.
Humphead Records is an associated label specializing in country music.
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