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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.
M. Chuzi - Papara
New Releases

M. Chuzi Serves a Tasty Papara

Angel Romero November 22, 2022 No Comments AfrobeatBelgian musicM. Chuziworld fusionworld music

M. Chuzi – Papara (Sdban Ultra / N.E.W.S NV, 2022) Papara is the debut album from Brussels-based collective M. Chuzi. The title refers to the…

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Solju - Uvjamuohta / Powder Snow
Album reviews

Solju’s Groundbreaking Sámi Yoiks Celebrate Spring

Angel Romero November 21, 2022 2 Comments Finnish musicHildá LänsmanSami musicSoljuUlla Pirttijärviworld fusionworld musicyoik

Solju – Uvjamuohta / Powder Snow (Bafe’s Factory (2022) Solju, the duo formed by Ulla Pirttijärvi (Solju, Áššu) and her daughter Hildá Länsman (Solju, VILDÁ,…

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Telek - Kambek (I Lilikun Mulai)
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Telek’s Reunion

Angel Romero November 20, 2022 No Comments George TelekPapuan musicReggaeworld music

Telek – Kambek (I Lilikun Mulai) (Wantok Musik, 2022) Telek, one of the leading artists from Papua New Guinea, presents Kambek (I Lilikun Mulai). The…

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Ernesto Djedje - Roi Du Ziglibithy
New CDs and digital releases

An Introduction to the king of Ziglibithy

Angel Romero November 19, 2022 No Comments Ernesto DjedjeIvorian musicworld musicziglibithy

Ernesto Djedje – Roi Du Ziglibithy (Analog Africa, 2022) Roi Du Ziglibithy (king of Ziglibithy) presents the innovative and captivating music of an Ivorian artist…

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Cover of the album La Camorra by Astor Piazzolla
Articles

Astor Piazzolla Classics: La Camorra

Angel Romero November 18, 2022 No Comments Argentine musicAstor Piazzollabandoneontango

First released in 1989, Astor Piazzolla’s album “La Camorra” was recorded in New York in May 1988, with the New Tango Quintet. Journalist Fernando González,…

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Cover of the album 89% folkemusikk by Åsmund Reistad
Album reviews

Norwegian Folk Music Recreated in New Ways

Angel Romero November 17, 2022 No Comments Åsmund ReistadNorwegian music

Åsmund Reistad – 89% folkemusikk (Lydpressa, 2021) Composer and guitarist Åsmund Reistad has released his debut solo recording, “89% folkemusikk”. The elegantly crafted album includes…

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Cover of the album Waves of Joy - Bauls of Bengal
Album reviews

Waves of Joy Presents the Fascinating World of the Bauls of Bengal

Angel Romero November 16, 2022 No Comments Baul musicIndian musicworld music

The audio and DVD set “Waves of Joy – Bauls of Bengal” is a fascinating introduction to the music and poetry of the bauls of…

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Cover of Eddie Palmieri Presents Sonido Solar by Sonido Solar
Album reviews

Sonido Solar, New Masters of Latin Jazz

Angel Romero November 14, 2022 No Comments Eddie PalmieriJonathan PowellLatin jazzLouis FouchéLuques CurtisSonido Solarworld fusionZaccai Curtis

Eddie Palmieri Presents Sonido Solar by Sonido Solar (Truth Revolution Records, 2022) Highly regarded pianist, composer and bandleader Eddie Palmieri is supporting new talent in…

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Stefan Prigmore - Everything Is At Least Both
Album reviews

Deeply Felt American Roots Songs from East Texas

Angel Romero November 13, 2022 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaStefan Prigmoreworld music

Stefan Prigmore – Everything Is At Least Both (Old Sheepdogs Music Group, 2022) Stefan Prigmore is an effervescent singer-songwriter with a distinct vocal style and…

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A Moving Sound - Starshine
Album reviews

Wonderful Stories by Innovative Taiwanese Band A Moving Sound

Angel Romero November 10, 2022 No Comments A Moving SoundTaiwanese musicworld fusionworld music

A Moving Sound – Starshine (ARC Music Productions, 2022) Groundbreaking Taiwanese band A Moving Sound is back with yet another engaging, finely crafted and accessible…

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