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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.
New Books

Shoot the Singer! Music Censorship Today

Angel Romero May 18, 2004

Denmark – Shoot the Singer! Music Censorship Today is a new book on censorship of music worldwide, edited by Marie Korpe (Executive Director, Freemuse), published…

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Events

Global Beat Of The Boroughs: Dominican Republic

Angel Romero May 18, 2004

New York City, USA – A festival of Dominican music will take place on Saturday, May 22, in New York City. The event is presented…

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Musicians Diego el Cigala and Victor Victor to Perform at Cubadisco 2004 Festival

Angel Romero May 18, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana.- The Sociedad General de Autores (General Society of Authors), which has famous artists signed such as Joan Manuel Serrat and…

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New Films

Watch This!: A Zoe/Rounder Video Compilation

Angel Romero May 17, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Watch This! is Rounder Records’ first-ever music video compilation. Featuring eight concept videos from such popular Zoe and Rounder artists as…

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Obituaries

Folk Music Radio Host Mike Fleischer, Dies at 67

Angel Romero May 17, 2004

Mike Fleischer, 67, of Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 15. Mike was host of the weekly WDCB, Glen Elllyn, IL, radio show, Treasures…

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New CDs and digital releases

Sandra Luna’s Evolving Tango

Angel Romero May 17, 2004

Bloomington, Indiana, USA – Times Square Records will be releasing in the United States the new album by Argentine singer Sandra Luna. “Cinders that burn…

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Tour Announcements

Plena Libre Salutes the Puerto Rican Plena Masters with New CD and Tour

Angel Romero May 16, 2004 plenaPlena LibrePuerto Rican musicsalsa

New York, USA – Puerto Rican group Plena Libre will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a 10th record, Estamos Gozando!, slated for June 8th on…

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Events

Musicians from Cuban Province of Granma to Play in World´s Longest Son

Angel Romero May 16, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Bayamo, Cuba.- More than 200 musicians from the eastern Cuban province of Granma will perform in this city for 24 hours,…

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Havana Pays Tribute to Guitar

Angel Romero May 15, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana.- Every other year, Havana pays tribute to the guitar, that wonderful and generous instrument which combines harmony and melody. On…

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Events

Artists from 11 countries to 18th Golden Boleros Festival in Cuba

Angel Romero May 15, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – More than 20 artists from 11 countries will participate in the 18th Golden Boleros Festival, to be held…

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