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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.
New CDs and digital releases

L’Youm Dima, New Album by Emil Zrihan

Angel Romero March 4, 2004

Israel – Israeli musician and renowned vocalist Emil Zrihan has a new recording. Zrihan’s new album L’ Youm Dima was produced by the highly acclaimed…

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FloydFest Announces Initial Lineup

Angel Romero March 3, 2004

Floyd, Virginia – The 3rd annual FloydFest, the unique three day roots music and arts festival that made its debut in 2002, recently announced its…

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Interviews

Interview with Paco de Lucía

Angel Romero March 2, 2004 Flamencoflamenco guitarPaco de LuciaSpanish guitarSpanish music

1. After several years living in Mexico, why have you decided to come back to Spain and settle in Toledo? I decided to come to…

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General News

Cuban ‘Sonero’ Ibrahim Ferrer Celebrates his 77th Birthday

Angel Romero March 1, 2004

[image1_left](Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Veteran Cuban musician Ibrahim Ferrer was paid tribute at his home by family, musicians and friends on his…

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New Books

Biography soon to be released on Singer Polo Montáñez

Angel Romero February 29, 2004

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Pinar del Río, Cuba – Memorias de un Guajiro (Memories of a Farmer,) a book about the private life of singer-composer…

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World Music Guide to Seattle

Angel Romero February 29, 2004

This report was made by Patty-Lynne Herlevi with additional information provided by Gypsy Cruz. Also known as the "Emerald City," Seattle remains an enigma to…

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Awards

Tanzanian “Oya Theatre Group” wins 5th Interregional Music Crossroads Festival

Angel Romero February 28, 2004

Brussels, Belgium – For the second year running Dar Es Salaam, the bustling Tanzanian seaport by the Indian Ocean, hosted the Music Crossroads Interregional Festival…

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Album reviews

The Best of Caetano Veloso

Angel Romero February 28, 2004 Brazilian musicCaetano Velosoworld music

Caetano Veloso – The Best of Caetano Veloso (Nonesuch 79808 2, 2003) I’m usually very skeptical of “Best of…” recordings, but this collection by Caetano Veloso,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Dirk Powell’s Time Again

Angel Romero February 24, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Dirk Powell releases his new album today.  Time Again (Rounder 0519-2) features multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell exploring the heart of Appalachian tradition…

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Urban Beat Reggae: Dancehall Massive Culture

Angel Romero February 24, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – The Heartbeat label releases today a compilation titled Urban Beat Reggae: Dancehall Massive Culture (Heartbeat 116 617 755-2). It features top…

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