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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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Golden Age of Congolese Music

Angel Romero July 23, 2010 2 Comments

Various Artists African Pearls: Congo – Pont Sur Le Congo (Syllart, 2010) The double CD set Congo – Pont Sur Le Congo is part of…

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The Psychedelic Metamorphosis of Cumbia

Angel Romero July 20, 2010 No Comments

Various Artists Cumbia Beat Vol. 1 – , Experimental Guitar-Driven Tropical Sounds from Peru 1966-1976 (Vampisoul Vampi 116CD, 2010) The double CD set Cumbia Beat Vol.…

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Hancock’s World

Angel Romero July 3, 2010 No Comments

Herbie Hancock The Imagine Project (Hancock Records, 2010) For the Imagine Project, legendary jazz keyboardist has assembled quite a collection of international stars, including rock,…

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Windward Folk Orchestra

Angel Romero June 29, 2010 No Comments

Sondeseu Folk Orchestra Barlovento (Do Fol, 2010) Sondeseu is one of the leading folk orchestras in Europe. A folk orchestra is a large ensemble (similar…

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Colombia’s Afrobeat

Angel Romero June 28, 2010 No Comments

Various Artists Palenque Palenque! Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots in Colombia 1975-91 (Soundway Records, 2010) This outstanding collection  reveals the new hybrid Afro Colombian music…

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Taino Memories

Angel Romero June 23, 2010 No Comments

Irka Mateo Anacaona (1999) Dominican musician and researcher Irka Mateo has been studying Taino culture for years. The Tainos were the indigenous people living in…

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Good Times for Sergio Mendes

Angel Romero June 22, 2010 No Comments

Sergio Mendes Bom Tempo (Concord Records CRE-31575-02, 2010) After an overwhelming presence of America rappers in previous albums, Sergio Mendes has sought the assistance of…

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Playing for Change Live Experience

Angel Romero June 19, 2010 No Comments

Playing for Change Live (Playing for Change Records/Concord PFC-31974-00) The Playing for Change phenomenon was taken to the road and the result is the live…

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Echoes of Senegal

Angel Romero June 15, 2010 No Comments

Various Artists Senegal – Echo Musical (Syllart, 2010)   Senegal – Echo Musical is part of the African Pearls collection that is bringing back the…

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8th Annual Sol Harvest "Manifestivus" Announces 2010 Line up

Angel Romero June 9, 2010 No Comments

Halogen Media Works, LLC announced the 8th Annual Sol Harvest “The Manifestivus,” from July 9-10, 2010 in Cabot, Vermont. The festival will feature: Mos Def,…

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