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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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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.
Articles

The World Music Scene in Boulder

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

by Joel Davis and Angel Romero The college town of Boulder (Colorado) is nestled against the Flatiron mountains, 48 km west of Denver. Boulder‘s picturesque…

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General News

This Week\’s Top Ten Best Selling Reggae Singles In The USA

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Courtesy of Kulcha Shok Muzik 1. DUDE BEENIE MAN/MS THING MADHOUSE 2. VITAMIN S BABY CHAM MADHOUSE 3. SHE’S LOVING SIZZLA VP 4. FEEL ALRIGHT…

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Album reviews

I am what I am – A Simple Man

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Burning Sky A Simple Man (Canyon Records) A Simple Man is Burning Sky’s follow-up to their GRAMMY nominated and NAMMY-winner Spirits in the Wind. A…

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Tour Announcements

Upcoming Karsh Kale Dates

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Wednesday December 10 KOLLECTIVE -Featuring an extended DJ sets by Karsh Kale and Derek Beres "Be there as Karsh opens the archives" Doors: 9:00pm Cover:…

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Rubén González playing piano.
Obituaries

Cuban Musician Rubén González Dies at 84

Angel Romero December 8, 2003 Buena Vista Social ClubCuban musicRubén Gonzálezworld music

Havana, Cuba – The Cuban Music Institute in Havana confirmed today that pianist Rubén González died in the Cuban capital. Details were not provided about…

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General News

Polo Montañés in Wax

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – By: Laura Mendoza (World Data Service) Havana.- The late singer Polo Montañés, revered in Cuba for his modesty,…

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New CDs and digital releases

Oum Kolthoum – The Anniversary Tribute

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

Tel Aviv, Israel – World music label Magda has released a recording titled Oum Kolthoum – The Anniversary Tribute by Lubna Salame, soloist of the…

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Awards

2003 Kora All African Music Awards, Winners Announced

Angel Romero December 7, 2003 KORA AwardsOliver Mtukudzi

  Sandton, South Africa – The list of winners of the KORA All African Music Awards was announced last night, Saturday, December 6th at the…

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General News

Nigeria-Arts.net

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

Nigeria-Arts.net, a project of Rakumi Arts International, works with Nigerian artists to provide the tools, training, and the vehicle to begin to harness the power…

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Events

Strictly Mundial, World Music Showcases in Turkey

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

Istanbul, Turkey –  Strictly Mundial, the international world music showcase event has announced additional information of interest to participants and the world music community in…

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