Guitarist, composer and singer, is considered the creator of a rhythm that revolutionized the traditional music of Belize, called “Kungo Music,” which brings together African rhythms, Jamaican reggae, the calypso and soca of Trinidad and Tobago, a certain European rock influence and the Kriol “Brukdown,” a very popular rhythm in Belize.
In the Orquesta de la Papaya he sings and plays the electric guitar and the boom and chime, a drum made of a hollow trunk and goatskin.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
