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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.
Vusi Mahlasela - Face To Face
New Releases

Vusi Mahlasela Releases ‘Faceless People’ Single with Swedish Ensemble Jive Connection

Angel Romero December 6, 2022 No Comments South African musicVusi Mahlaselaworld fusionworld music

‘Faceless People‘ (Strut Records) is the title of a lost recording that brought together acclaimed South African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela, singer-songwriter Norman Zulu and…

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Linda Ronstadt - Feels Like Home: Songs from the Sonoran Borderlands
Album reviews

The Musical Cross-Pollination of the Sonoran Borderlands

Angel Romero December 4, 2022 No Comments Linda RonstadtMexican musicworld fusionworld music

Linda Ronstadt – Feels Like Home: Songs from the Sonoran Borderlands (Putumayo, 2022) The new album Feels Like Home: Songs from the Sonoran Borderlands is…

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(sic)Trio - Jerga
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(sic)Trio, Jazz Meets Argentine Tango

Angel Romero December 3, 2022 No Comments (sic)Trioavant-gardeJazzworld fusionworld music

(sic)Trio – Jerga (ears&eyes Records, 2022) Jerga is the debut album by (sic)Trio, an act that masterfully brings together tango, jazz and the avant-garde. The…

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Salazar
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Salazar

Angel Romero November 28, 2022 No Comments FlamencoSalazarworld fusionworld music

To understand the uniqueness and idiosyncrasy of Spanish duo Salazar, one only has to see the distance that separates its two members: the 1,000 kilometers…

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Gaye Su Aykol - Anadolu Ejderi
Album reviews

The Magnetism of the Anatolian Dragon

Angel Romero November 28, 2022 No Comments Gaye Su AkyolTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Gaye Su Akyol – Anadolu Ejderi (Glitterbeat Records, 2022) Lauded Turkish artist Gaye Su Akyol recently released her fourth solo album, “Anadolu Ejderi” (Anatolian Dragon).…

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Cover of the album For The Night by Elephant Sessions
Album reviews

The Extraordinary Future Trad Sound of Elephant Sessions

Angel Romero November 27, 2022 1 Comment Celtic musicElephant SessionsScottish musicworld fusionworld music

Elephant Sessions – For The Night (Elephant Sessions, 2022) For The Night is the captivating new album by Elephant Sessions, an innovative Scottish folktronica band…

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Gaye Su Akyol - Photo by Aylin Güngör
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Artist Profiles: Gaye Su Akyol

Angel Romero November 26, 2022 No Comments BubituzakGaye Su AkyolTurkeyTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Turkish singer-songwriter Gaye Su Akyol was born January 30, 1985, in Istanbul, Turkey. She grew up in a cosmopolitan environment, in a place where the…

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Hurja Halla - Riitti
Album reviews

Distinctive Nordic Folk Inspired by Nature and Mythology

Angel Romero November 26, 2022 1 Comment celloHurja HallaJanne OjajärviLiisa Haapanenworld music

Hurja Halla – Riitti (Hurja Halla, 2022) The debut album “Riitti” presents the fascinating sounds of Finnish act Hurja Halla. The duo performs newly composed…

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Baba Sissoko - Amadran
Album reviews

Amadran, Baba Sissoko Returns to the Roots

Angel Romero November 26, 2022 No Comments African musicBaba Sissokongonitamaworld music

Baba Sissoko – Amadran (homerecords.be, 2019) “Amadran” is Baba Sissoko‘s skillful celebration of his family and his griot musical heritage. This excellent and engaging album…

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Fluido Cósmico - Cosmovision
New CDs and digital releases

Fluido Cósmico, World Music Ensemble from Colombia

Angel Romero November 23, 2022 No Comments Colombian musicFluido Cósmicoworld fusionworld music

Fluido Cósmico – Cosmovisión (Fluido Cósmico, 2022) Fluido Cósmico is a captivating world music project based in Colombia. This is the band’s second album, with…

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