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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.
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WOMEX joins forces with Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition in South Africa

Angel Romero August 7, 2008 No Comments

Johannesburg, South Africa – Preparations for the fifth annual Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition are in full swing ahead of the September event. Organizers report…

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Events

Queen of Soca Music Alison Hinds at S.O.B.’s August 26

Angel Romero August 6, 2008 No Comments

S.O.B.’s in New York will present the Queen of Soca Music, Alison Hinds, on Tuesday August 26th. The "Roll it Gal" gave a memorable performance…

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Bollywood Snoop Dogg

Angel Romero August 6, 2008 No Comments

The popular rap artist Snoop Dogg – his real name is Calvin Broadus – has stirred the cultural pot in India by partnering with Bollywood…

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Awards

Moroccan King grants Marcel Khalife the Medal of Intellectual Achievement!

Angel Romero August 5, 2008 No Comments

Renowned Lebanese composer, oud virtuoso and singer Marcel Khalife was granted the Medal of Intellectual Achievement by Morocco’s King Mohammed on Wednesday (July 30) in…

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Album reviews

Sergio Rocks

Angel Romero August 5, 2008 No Comments Sergio Mendes

Sergio Mendes Encanto (Concord Records, 2008) Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes is back with yet another masterpiece. The veteran musician has invited a collection of musical…

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Lau Captured Live

Angel Romero August 5, 2008 No Comments

Lau Live (Compass Records, 2008) From Scotland comes yet another group of outstanding instrumentalists. Lau‘s latest CD, titled Live, captures the energy and enchantment of…

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Chants From The Kingdom Of Tonga

Angel Romero August 3, 2008 No Comments

The Kingdom of Tonga has been in the news lately because of the coronation of the new king, which took place at the end of…

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Film Reviews

Paradise Lost Namgyal Lhamo’s Sensational Video

Angel Romero August 2, 2008 1 Comment Tibetan music

Tibetan singer Namgyal Lhamo’s latest music video ‘Chang Yare’-Paradise Lost is spellbinding. If you thought that Tibetan music was just about ethereal loops that blended…

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Album reviews

Celebrating Gordon’s Musical Treasure

Angel Romero August 1, 2008 No Comments

Various Artists A Celebration of the Music of Gordon Duncan, A National Treasure (Greentrax, 2008) In 2007 Scottish musicians got together to celebrate the music…

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Events

Iberian Divas Dulce Pontes and Estrella Morente at World Expo Zaragoza 2008

Angel Romero July 30, 2008 No Comments

Flamenco star Estrella Morente and Portuguese diva Dulce Pontes will perform at Expo 2008’s Anfiteatro 43 on August 3 at 11 p.m.. The show was…

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