Afro Celt Sound System is a musical group which fuses modern electronic dance rhythms (trip hop, techno, etc.) with traditional Irish and West African music. It was originally formed in 1995 by Grammy-nominated producer-guitarist Simon Emmerson, and features a wide range of guest artists.Their albums have been released through Peter Gabriel's Real World Records, and they have frequently performed at WOMAD festivals worldwide. Their sales on the label are exceeded only by Gabriel himself.