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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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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.
Album reviews

Radical Klezmer Party

Angel Romero March 8, 2011 No Comments

Geoff Berner – Victory Party (Mint Records, 2011) Canadian musician Geoff Berner is part of the new Klezmer music wave. His new album is titled…

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Pushing Cajun Music forward

Angel Romero March 6, 2011 No Comments

Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys Grand Isle (2011) Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys characterize the energy and vitality of the musical melting pot…

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Eclectic Blends of Asian Global Electronica

Angel Romero February 28, 2011 No Comments

Tarun Nayar 22º of Beatitude Tarun Nayar has been making musical hybrids as part of the critically acclaimed Delhi 2 Dublin. His solo effort shows…

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More Afro-Peruvian Favorites

Angel Romero February 23, 2011 3 Comments

Peña Volume II (Secret Stash Records, 2011) Producer and guitarist Cory Wong has released a second set of recordings made during his visit to Peru.…

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Honoring Afrobeat

Angel Romero February 22, 2011 No Comments

Chopteeth Afrofunk Band – Live (Grigri Discs Grigri003, 2010) Alma Afrobeat Ensemble – Toubab Soul (Amphora Records AR1001, 2010) Two recent Afrobeat releases are by…

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Syria-born singer Saadi Releases Lights Up NY Video

Angel Romero February 22, 2011 No Comments

Syrian hip-hop/electro/dancehall singer Saadi has released a new single called “Lights Up NYC,” a collaboration with Sierra Leonian rapper Bajah (from Bajah + the Dry…

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Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond

Angel Romero February 15, 2011 No Comments

Various Artists Music of Central Asia Vol. 7: In the Shrine of the Heart: Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond (Smithsonian Folkways SFW40526, 2010) The…

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Acoustic Folk with Matt P at The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove

Angel Romero February 15, 2011 No Comments

The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove is hosting a music event Thursday 17 February with Matthew P and Jem Cooke. Matt P delivers a unique brand…

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Global Electronica Portfolio

Angel Romero February 12, 2011 No Comments

Banco de Gaia Songs From The Silk Road (Disco Gecko, 2011) Songs From The Silk Road is an excellent introduction to the music of Banco…

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Fiddler Eileen Ivers to Bring Immigrant Soul to North American Stages in 2011

Angel Romero February 12, 2011 No Comments

Irish-American fiddler Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul will be performing in the United States February-April 2011. Her repertoire connects the Celtic dots from Galicia (Spain)…

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