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Your Connection to traditional and contemporary World Music, including folk, roots, global music, ethno and crosscultural fusions
World Music Central
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.
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 and digital releases

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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General News

Puerto Rican Singer Danny Rivera Visits Cubania Cultural Center

Angel Romero November 22, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Puerto Rican singer Danny Rivera, on his way to Havana, visited the Cubania Cultural Center, a place in…

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Events

Havana Hip-Hop: Alive and Kicking By Mike Fuller

Angel Romero November 20, 2004

(Prensa Latina)Havana, Cuba -Dusk at Havana’s 100 thousand-strong bedroom community of Alamar brought together November 5 rappers and fans as part of the 10th Habana…

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Events

Danzón Festival Habana 2005 Announced in Cuba

Angel Romero November 19, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Havana.- Dedicated to Mexico, the 2nd Danzón Festival Habana 2005 will take place in Havana City March 23 through 27, also hosted by…

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Awards

Cuba and Spain to Contest for Latin Jazz \"Jackpot\" Award

Angel Romero November 19, 2004

(Prensa Latina) Madrid, Spain – Cuba, Spain, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela compete with seven works, at the 4th SGAE Award of Latin Jazz, the most…

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New Films

Ron Korb Live DVD (Collector’s Edition)

Angel Romero November 19, 2004

A fusion of jazz and world music (Japanese Music, Jazz, Latin, Celtic, French Canadian), the Ron Korb Live DVD offers an intimate look at the…

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Events

Argentinean Television Show Presents Cuban Artists in Buenos Aires

Angel Romero November 19, 2004

Prensa Latina)  Buenos Aires, Argentina – Ibrahim Ferrer Jr., son of the namesake Cuban musician member of the Buena Vista Social Club, presented a show…

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General News

Cuban Hip Hop Crosses Borders

Angel Romero November 17, 2004

(Prensa Latina)  Havana.- Cuban hip hop crossed borders, beyond circumstances and fashions, while it counts on such experimentalists as singer-songwriter Equis Alfonso, stated the local…

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Events

Festival Mestizaxe Presents World Music Hybrid Acts

Angel Romero November 16, 2004

La Coruña, Spain – A festival dedicated to “mestizaje” will take place at La Coruña’s Coliseum (Spain), on Friday, November 13th, at 8:30 p.m. The…

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