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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

Vocal Soundscapes of Southern Bulgaria

Angel Romero April 5, 2008 Bulgarian musicPerunika Trio

Perunika Trio – Introducing Perunika Trio (INTRO109CD, 2008) Eugenia Georgieva, Victoria Mancheva and Victoria Evstatieva form a vocal ensemble called Perunika. Although they are Bulgarians,…

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Book Reviews

All About Dub

Angel Romero April 4, 2008

A new genre called Dub was created in Jamaica in the 1970s when recording engineers “deconstructed” popular songs. Dub is in reality the art of…

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New Releases

Six Degrees Releases Music From Rudy Maxa’s Smart Travels TV Show

Angel Romero April 3, 2008

The next season of  Rudy Maxa’s World will feature music from the Six Degrees catalog. The artists chosen for the compilation CD are global electronica,…

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Loop Collections

Istanbul’s Finest Middle Eastern Strings As Music Sample Library

Angel Romero April 2, 2008

Gabi Masso Oriental String Sessions Vol. 1-3 (PowerFX, 2008) Swedish company PowerFX continues with its world music line of music samples with the release of…

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Lila Downs to Sing Ranchera Music at Wisconsin Union Theater Concert

Angel Romero April 1, 2008

The star of the 2005 Madison World Music Festival, Lila Downs returns to the Wisconsin Union Theater to sing her ranchera music on Friday, April…

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Album reviews

Wizard Fire

Angel Romero April 1, 2008

Ojos de Brujo Techarí Live (Six Degrees, 2007) Those who have not had the privilege of watching Ojos de Brujo live can now experience the…

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Film Reviews

Dazzling Eva Ayllón

Angel Romero March 31, 2008

Fiery Peruvian singer Eva Ayllón chose Hollywood for the videotaping of her live DVD, Eva Ayllón Live from Hollywood. Ayllón‘s spectacular show includes the hotter…

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Rich Heritage

Angel Romero March 28, 2008

Gong Linna Chinese Folk Songs (Arc Music, 2008) Gong Linna, from Ghizou, is one of China’s best known singers. She won the Chinese National Singing Competition.…

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Album reviews

Persian Love

Angel Romero March 27, 2008

Pouya Mahmoodi Mehr (Faryaad Records, 2008) Iranian underground guitarist Pouya Mahmoodi has recorded a beautiful album dedicated to the Goddess Mehr of ancient Persia.  Titled…

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Album reviews

Venezuelan Pride

Angel Romero March 27, 2008

Orlando Poleo ¡Cúrate! (Cacao Music, 2007) Venezuelan expatriate Orlanedo Poleo has been playing with Paris-based salsa bands for several years. He is considered one of…

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