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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.
cover of La Candela de Lola by Argentina
Album reviews

Flamenco Singer Argentina Releases “La Candela de Lola”, a Tribute to Composer Sergio Siaba

Angel Romero March 15, 2022 No Comments ArgentinaCuban musicFlamencoSergio SiabaSpanish music

“La Candela de Lola” is the new single from acclaimed flamenco singer Argentina. The song will appear in her upcoming album dedicated to Cuban son,…

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cover of the album II by Deltas
Album reviews

Captivating Multicultural Sounds Inspired by River Deltas

Angel Romero March 14, 2022 No Comments Brazilian musicCeltic musicDeltasPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

Deltas – II (Groovin Records, 2021) Portuguese band Deltas presents a captivating cross-cultural sound inspired the river deltas in various countries. Influences include Celtic music,…

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Hamza_Akram Qawwal & Brothers - Photo by PNCA Pakistan National Council of Arts
Events

Acclaimed Qawwali Act Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers Returns to New York City

Angel Romero March 12, 2022 No Comments Hamza Akram Qawwal & BrothersPakistani musicqawwali

[March 25 Note: this concert has been cancelled because the artists have not been issued visas]. Award-winning Pakistani ensemble Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers, grandsons…

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cover of the album Veer by Griselda Sanderson & Ricardo de Noronha
Album reviews

Mesmerizing European Folk Recreations with Bowed Strings and Wind Instruments

Angel Romero March 11, 2022 No Comments Griselda SandersonRicardo de Noronhaworld fusionworld music

Griselda Sanderson & Ricardo de Noronha – Veer (Waulk Records, 2017) Veer is a multicolored collaboration between British musician Griselda Sanderson and Portuguese instrument maker…

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cover of the album Tales of Love and Adventure by Avon Faire
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Delightful Celtic and Medieval Songs from Avon Faire

Angel Romero March 10, 2022 No Comments Avon FaireCeltic musicEnglish Folk musicIrish folk musicMedieval music

Avon Faire – Tales of Love and Adventure (Avon Faire, 2022) “Tales of Love and Adventure” is the second album from Avon Faire, a folk…

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Juan Pérez Rodríguez
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Juan Pérez Rodríguez ‘Aure’

Angel Romero March 8, 2022 No Comments Flamencoflamenco pianoJuan Pérez RodríguezSpainSpanish music

Flamenco pianist and composer Juan Pérez Rodríguez, also known as Juan Pérez ‘Aure,’ was born in Huelva, Spain. From a family of flamenco musicians, and…

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Rober Molina
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Artist Profiles:  Rober Molina

Angel Romero March 8, 2022 No Comments FlamencoRober MolinaSpainSpanish musicworld fusion

Bassist, composer, and producer Rober Molina studied music and saxophone at the professional conservatory in Albacete (Spain). He later discovered his passion for the electric…

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Melón Jiménez
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Melón Jiménez

Angel Romero March 8, 2022 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarMelón JiménezSpainSpanish music

Guitarist and composer Melón Jiménez was born in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain). Indeed, he grew up in a flamenco environment. Melón Jiménez demonstrated this…

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José Carlos Gómez
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: José Carlos Gómez

Angel Romero March 8, 2022 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarJosé Carlos GómezSpainSpanish music

Composer and guitarist José Carlos Gómez was born in Algeciras (Cadiz province). He has been fond of the guitar since he was 7 years old.…

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Alfonso Aroca - Photo by Estela García
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles:  Alfonso Aroca

Angel Romero March 8, 2022 No Comments Alfonso ArocaFlamencoflamenco pianoSpainSpanish music

Pianist, composer, and teacher Alfonso Aroca was born in Jaen. He received triple musical training in classical, jazz and flamenco. He is currently a leading…

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