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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

Pianist Hernán López-Nussa Prepares Album in Dominican Republic

Angel Romero October 12, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Cuban pianist Hernán López-Nussa disclosed here that he is currently working in the Dominican Republic, in…

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Album reviews

The trio plays on

Angel Romero October 10, 2003 Swedish musicVäsen

Vasen Trio (NorthSide) Swedish folk-roots group Vasen now appears with two lineups, the original trio formed in 1989 by nyckelharpa player Olov Johansson, viola player…

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Album reviews

Gigi in the background

Angel Romero October 10, 2003 EthiopiaEthiopian musicGigi

Gigi Illuminated Audio (Palm Pictures, 2002) This review starts with the question, where’s Gigi? The Ethiopian vocalist sensation’s talent has been relegated to a musical…

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Album reviews

Extraordinary Scottish Music

Angel Romero October 10, 2003 Shooglenifty

Shooglenifty The Arms Dealer’s Daughter (Compass Records 74362 2, 2003) Shooglenifty is an instrumental band that is creating new ways of expression for Scottish music.…

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Strictly Mundial Istanbul 2004

Angel Romero October 9, 2003

Istanbul, Turkey – Istanbul will host the 4th edition of the World Music Fiesta, Conference & Fair known as Strictly Mundial. The event will take…

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Journey through the outback

Angel Romero October 8, 2003

Peter Gabriel The Long Walk Home – The Rabbit-Proof Fence (Real World/Narada, 2002) Die hard Peter Gabriel fans and collectors of international movie soundtracks are…

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Events

The San Francisco Jazz Festival Features World Music

Angel Romero October 8, 2003

San Francisco, USA (PRWEB) — SFJAZZ is proud to announce the line-up for the 21st Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival presented by Target Stores, a…

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New Releases

Rumbón Tropical, New Cuban Video

Angel Romero October 7, 2003

San Francisco, USA – Boogalu Productions has announced the release of a new film  of Cuban rumba  called Rumbón Tropical  featuring the Cuban music and…

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New CDs and digital releases

Brazilian Classics and the Post-Bossa Generation

Angel Romero October 7, 2003 bossa novaBrazilian musicworld music

London, England – This compilation brings together the singers, songwriters, and musicians from all over Brazil who grew up listening to bossa nova, even played…

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US Debut for one of Ireland’s Hottest New Groups

Angel Romero October 7, 2003

Danbury, Connecticut, USA – Today is the US release date for Téada, the debut album by Irish band Téada. Their debut CD features the unique…

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