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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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Pianist Chucho Valdés to Pay Tribute to José Martí

Angel Romero January 28, 2005

(Prensa Latina) – Havana, Cuba – Cuban pianist Jesús "Chucho" Valdés will pay tribute to Cuban writer and independence hero Jose Marti, on his coming…

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Album reviews

Memorable Bossa Guitar Work

Angel Romero January 28, 2005

Chico Pinheiro Meia-Noite Meio-Dia (Art Music/Sony Music 241-157, 2004) Brazil is a country where it is not difficult to find exceptional guitarists. Brazilian Chico Pinheiro…

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Obituaries

Master of Kurdish dengbêjs Karapetê Xaço Dies in Armenia

Angel Romero January 27, 2005

Canada – Kurdish media sources reported the death of Karapetê Xaço. The influential artist died on January 15, 2005 in his village in Yerevan, Armenia.…

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Bossa Nova Meets Electronica

Angel Romero January 27, 2005

Milan, Italy – Eletrobossa (Difference Music) is a double CD with themes produced mainly by Edson X, one of the new Brazilian electronic music talents.…

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Tour Announcements

Tibetan Refugee Children from India on Tour in the UK

Angel Romero January 26, 2005

London, UK  – The Tibet Foundation has invited a group of eleven Tibetan refugee children, together with two teachers from the Tibetan Homes Foundation for…

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Chick Corea & Paco de Lucía’s Band at the Bluenote

Angel Romero January 26, 2005 Chick Corea

New York City, USA – The legendary pianist Chick Corea returns to the Blue Note, located at 131 West Third Street in the Village. This…

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Latin Percussion Summit at Satalla in New York City

Angel Romero January 24, 2005

New York City, New York, USA – The Satalla world music club will be hosting a Latin Percussion Summit with Carlos “Patato” Valdés, Cándido Camero,…

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Album reviews

Celtic Sea Journeys

Angel Romero January 24, 2005

Jennifer Cutting Ocean: Songs for the Night Sea Journey (SunSign SCD2004, 2004) Ocean is a collection of dreamy sea-inspired pieces by Anglo-Irish-American composer and band…

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Bob Marley & The Wailers Retrospective

Angel Romero January 23, 2005

Bob Marley & The Wailers Bob Marley & The Wailers – Gold (Tuff Gong/Island/Universal Music, 2005) Bob Marley has become news again with the celebrations…

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Events

World Music Festival Donates Proceeds to Tsunami Victims

Angel Romero January 22, 2005

Parla, Madrid, Spain – The city of Parla, in the suburbs south of Madrid (Spain), will present in January and February its annual world music…

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