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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.
General News

Divine Arts Works with RealNetworks and Saregama for Digital Indian Music Downloads

Angel Romero May 10, 2004

San Francisco, USA (PRWEB) – Divine Arts, Inc. announced May 5 that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Saregama India Limited, India’s oldest…

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The Rough Guide To The Music Of Kenya

Angel Romero May 6, 2004

San Francisco, USA – The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya spans styles such as classic benga, new taarab and Kenya’s hip hop generation.…

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Events

Merlefest 2004 Draws Record Audience of 82,500

Angel Romero May 6, 2004 Merlefest

Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA – An extraordinary line-up greeted record crowds to MerleFest 2004, the 17th annual festival in celebration of the music of the…

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Obituaries

Founding Father of Reggae Music Clement S. Dodd, Passes Away

Angel Romero May 5, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Clement “Coxsone” Dodd, owner and producer of reggae’s most legendary record label, Studio One passed away in Jamaica on Tuesday, May…

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The Sound Of Fashion, World Beats for Catwalks

Angel Romero May 5, 2004

Lisbon, Portugal – Difference Music (Portugal) continues the original concept of its Fashion recordings. Sound of Fashion is far beyond a seasonal soundtrack. It includes…

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The Rough Guide To Italia Nova

Angel Romero May 3, 2004

San Francisco, USA – The Rough Guide To Italia Nova focuses on the technological developments and a growing club culture in Italy that have inspired…

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Howard Parker and his Hot Take-out Band Recording Live Album

Angel Romero May 3, 2004

(Beatwire) Howard Parker and his Hot Take-out Band will be recording live on Saturday night May 15,2004 at The Sarah Street Grill in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.…

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Tour Announcements

Boukman Eksperyans, European Tour

Angel Romero May 3, 2004

Germany – Haitian band Boukman Eksperyans will be touring Europe in late May. Theodore Beaubrun, the lead singer of the band, has been fighting for…

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Ibon Koteron\’s Basque Horn

Angel Romero May 1, 2004

San Sebastian, Spain – Airea is the new album by “albokari” (Basque horn player) Ibon Koteron, from Biscay. Airea features alboka (Basque horn) accompanied by…

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Ondekoza is Back with Kyoten Dochi

Angel Romero April 30, 2004

Germany – For years, taiko drumming fans had not heard anything from Ondekoza after the death of the band’s founder Tagayasu Den. Now the oldest…

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