Buda Musique
Buda Musique is a French record label specializing in world music. It was founded in 1987 by Gilles Fruchaux and Dominique Buscall. After Buscall died in 1990, Fruchaux became the sole owner.[1] The label is especially known for its Éthiopiques series.[2]
| Buda Musique | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | Gilles Fruchaux, Dominique Buscall |
| Genre | World music |
| Location | France |
| Official website | budamusique |
Buda Musique has released over 400 albums. Notable artists signed to the company include ethio-jazz figures as Aster Aweke, Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Alemayehu Eshete, saxophonist Getatchew Mekurya; klezmer musicians as Nano Peylet, Denis Cuniot, Yom; and world-music singers and bands like Les Yeux Noirs, Lo Còr de la Plana, Los Incas, Ray Lema, Cheikha Remitti, Cheb Hasni and Jean-Pierre Drouet among others.
References
- Romero, Angel (2021-02-10). "Interview with Gilles Fruchaux, Founder of Buda Musique". World Music Central. Archived from the original on 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- Chinen, Nate (2008-08-21). "Sounds of Africa (the Four-Hour Mix)". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
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