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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.
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The Largest WOMEX Ever

Angel Romero October 22, 2003

Sevilla, Spain – WOMEX 2003 opens its doors in Sevilla October 22 through 26 October. With over 2000 registrations and more than 300 exhibitors at…

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New CDs

The Putumayo World Music 10th Anniversary Collection

Angel Romero October 21, 2003

New York, USA – In celebration of 10 years as a pioneer in world music, Putumayo is releasing a numbered, limited-edition 2 CD set on…

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Merlefest Announces 2004 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest

Angel Romero October 20, 2003 Merlefest

Wilkesboro, NC, USA – MerleFest 2004 organizers have announced that composer and recording artist Jim Lauderdale will again serve as Honorary Chairperson of the Chris…

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Folk Alliance Late-Night World Music Showcases

Angel Romero October 19, 2003

Silver Spring, MD , USDA – The Folk Alliance has announced three late-night showcases at the 16th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference in San Diego.…

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Everything Ready for Cuban Culture Week in Argentina

Angel Romero October 18, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Buenos Aires, Argentina – An exquisite and varied program including performances by the famous pianist Chucho Valdés at the legendary Colón…

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Tambours de Brazza on Tour in Taiwan

Angel Romero October 18, 2003

Levallois Perret, France TAMBOURS DE BRAZZA / Taiwan 15 – 16 December: Taipei – National Theater Hall 19 December: Kaohsiung – Chih Teh Hall

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Shamanic chants & murder ballads

Angel Romero October 18, 2003

Wimme – Gierran (NorthSide) Garmarna – Vengeance (NorthSide) Wimme’s second CD, Gierran features both a cappella chants (Snow Grouse, Draft Reindeer and Whirlwind which were…

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As Far As

Angel Romero October 17, 2003

dj Cheb i Sabbah As Far As (Six Degrees Records) dj Cheb i Sabbah has returned with a recording that blends organic instrumentation along with…

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Global Grooves

Angel Romero October 16, 2003

Global Soul (Putumayo, 2002) Euro Lounge (Putumayo, 2002) Putumayo’s Global Soul features an array of interesting personalities including France’s controversial R & B artist, Doc…

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The Nightingale Sings

Angel Romero October 15, 2003

Emil Zrihan UW World Series University of Washington Seattle, WA October 11, 2003 Many vocalists have been compared to songbirds and singing like a songbird…

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