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Your Connection to traditional and contemporary World Music, including folk, roots, global music, ethno and crosscultural fusions
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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.
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The Masterful Clarinet Virtuoso Jaffer Hussain: An Icon of Classical Music in Pakistan

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments clarinetJaffer HussainPakistanPakistani music

Jaffer Hussain, a veteran clarinet virtuoso with 47 years of experience, is a Lahore based artist who has made an indelible mark on the Pakistani…

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Wahdat Rameez: The Soulful Pakistani Vocalist with a Rich Musical Heritage

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments PakistanPakistani musicSufi musicWahdat Rameezworld music

Wahdat Rameez, a celebrated classical, Sufi, and folk singer, has carved a niche for himself in the world of music. Hailing from Pakpattan, Pakistan, Rameez…

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The Manwa Sisters: A Pioneer Female Qawwali Group from Pakistan

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments PakistanPakistani musicqawwaliThe Manwa Sistersworld music

The Manwa Sisters are a trio of talented musicians hailing from Faisalabad, who have been performing together for eight years. Their music revolves around the…

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Asad Abbass, A Masterful Voice of Pakistani Folk Music

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments Asad AbbassPakistanPakistani musicworld music

Asad Abbass is a highly acclaimed folk artist who hails from Faisalabad, Pakistan, and belongs to a family with a rich musical legacy that dates…

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The Magnificent Artistry of Shujaat Ali Khan: A Prominent Eastern Classical Vocalist

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicPakistanPakistani musicShujaat Ali Khanworld music

Shujaat Ali Khan, an eastern classical vocalist hailing from the illustrious Shaam Churasi gharana, based in Lahore, Pakistan, is one of the most promising classical…

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Traditional Qawwali Artist Shahzad Ali Khan: Preserving the Rich Heritage of Pakistan

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments PakistanPakistani musicqawwaliShahzad Ali Khanworld music

Shahzad Ali Khan, a resident of Shahdara, is a distinguished Qawwali artist who comes from a family of renowned performers of devotional singing, with an…

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Andereya Baguma: Ugandan Musician, Songwriter, and Founder of Nze Music

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 1 Comment Andereya BagumaUgandaUgandan musicworld fusionworld music

Andereya Baguma is a multi-talented artist hailing from Kampala, Uganda. With a diverse background in Afro-fusion, World Music, Afro-soul, guitar playing, songwriting, voice acting, and…

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Afzaal Ali Khan Qawwal: Preserving Pakistan’s Qawwal Musical Heritage

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Afzaal Ali Khan QawalPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Afzaal Ali Khan Qawwal is a renowned Qawwali artist hailing from Lahore, Pakistan. He is a proud representative of the Begumkot gharana, an illustrious lineage…

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Imran Shaukat Ali: A Qawwali Maestro Hailing from Ksowal

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Imran Shaukat AliPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Imran Shaukat Ali (sometimes spelled Shoukat) is a highly esteemed Qawwali artist, who has been mesmerizing audiences with his soulful performances for the past six…

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Artist Profiles: Marina Satti: The Trailblazing Greek Artist Reimagining Traditional Music

Angel Romero May 12, 2023 No Comments Greek musicMarina Sattiworld fusionworld music

Marina Satti, or Satti, is a multi-talented Greek artist who has made a name for herself as a singer, songwriter, and music producer. Her upbringing…

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