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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.
General News

Salsa Star Andy Montañez to record with Pablo Milanés

Angel Romero November 27, 2004

(Prensa Latina) San Juan, Puerto Rico.- Andy Montañez stated that recording an album along with Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanes, which he expects to be ready…

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New CDs

Shikar, double CD by Bamboo Flute Master Hariprasad Chaurasia

Angel Romero November 27, 2004

Leicester, UK – Hariprasad Chaurasia, the bamboo flute master, has a new 2-CD set on the Sense World Music label entitled Shikar. The concert performance…

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Events

Cuban City to Unveil First Sculpture of Singer Benny Moré

Angel Romero November 26, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Cienfuegos, Cuba – A sculpture of Benny Moré, one of the Cuban popular music icons, will be unveiled here Saturday, it was announced…

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Book Reviews

The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox by Grey Larsen

Angel Romero November 26, 2004

American flautist Grey Larsen continues his worthwhile investigation of flutes and other wind instruments with The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox (Mel Bay Publications ISBN 0-7866-6891-1,…

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Tour Announcements

Gema and Pavel to Play Recital in Puerto Rico

Angel Romero November 25, 2004

(Prensa Latina) San Juan, Puerto Rico – Touring the world to sow the seeds of Cuban music, the Cuban duo Gema y Pável returns to the…

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Interviews

Interview with Lhasa

Angel Romero November 25, 2004 Lhasa

World Music Central’s interview with the increasingly popular singer and world traveler Lhasa: How did growing up in different places and countries affect your music? It…

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Album reviews

Electronic Griots

Angel Romero November 24, 2004

Frederic Galliano & The African Divas Sacré Live (F Communications F199, 2004) French electronic music wiz and the African divas return with infectious dance grooves…

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Events

Cuba Pays Tribute to Compay Segundo’s 97th anniversary

Angel Romero November 23, 2004 Compay SegundoCuban musicworld music

(Prensa Latina) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba – The birth of famous Cuban musician Francisco Repilado, 97 years ago here, is recalled this month with different…

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Obituaries

Jazz and Folk Music Broadcaster David Grierson Dies in Canada

Angel Romero November 22, 2004

Host of CBC’s “On the Island,” David Grierson died on Saturday, November 20. A journalist who cared deeply about music, literature, and the arts, Grierson…

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New CDs

Senegal’s Daara J Hip Hop Sensation Debuts in the US

Angel Romero November 22, 2004

Bloomington, Indiana, USA – Senegalese rap crew, Daara J, is finally available in the United States as a domestic release. “Born in Africa, brought up…

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