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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.
Album reviews

Sunshine on a cloudy day

Angel Romero February 23, 2004

Correo Aéreo Lo Que Me Dijo El Viento (independent release) Recently the world music duo, Abel Rocha and Madeleine Sosin, better known as Correo Aéreo…

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New CDs

Savath & Savalas, Spectral Beauty

Angel Romero February 22, 2004

Savath & Savalas Apropa’t (Warp Records WARPCD115, 2004) Reading the pre-release reviews for this disc it seems like I’m the only person in the world…

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Book Reviews

The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle

Angel Romero February 22, 2004

Musician Grey Larsen has written an impressive 480 page book dedicated to the art of the Irish flute and the popular tin whistle. Divided into…

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General News

U.S. Embargos Extended to Editing Articles

Angel Romero February 21, 2004

Los Angeles, USA – An article that appeared today, February 21, in the Los Angeles Times mentions that the United States Department of the Treasury…

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Oumou

Angel Romero February 19, 2004

Oumou Sangare Oumou (Nonesuch 79827-2, 2004) This double-CD is both a compilation of previously released tunes (digitally remastered) and a new release, featuring eight unreleased…

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Awards

World Music Artist Wins ISC Grand Prize

Angel Romero February 17, 2004

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) announced this week the winners for the 2003 annual competition. ISC received over 11,000 entries from 60 countries in its…

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New CDs

Jesse McReynolds\’ New Horizons

Angel Romero February 16, 2004

Orlando, USA – Jesse McReynolds and The Virginia Boys are set to release their latest project, New Horizons on Pinecastle Records. New Horizons is the…

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New CDs

Golden Horn Releases Cantemir: Music in Istanbul and Ottoman Europe

Angel Romero February 16, 2004

San Francisco, USA – Golden Horn Productions has announced the release of Cantemir: Music in Istanbul and Ottoman Europe around 1700, an authoritative album celebrating the…

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Tour Announcements

Virtuoso brothers & lamenting strings

Angel Romero February 15, 2004

Les Yeux Noirs Concert Preview Les Yeux Noirs (French for black eyes) are currently touring the US in support of its CD simply entitled Live.…

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Events

California Worldfest 2004

Angel Romero February 15, 2004

Grass Valley, California, USA – California Worldfest has announced some of the artists that will perform at its 8th edition. The event will take place…

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