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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 the book and Cd set Spell Songs II: Let The Light In
Album reviews

Love for Nature and the Charm of Spell Songs

Angel Romero February 9, 2022 No Comments English Folk musicfolk-rockScottish musicSenegalese musicSpell Songs IIworld fusionworld music

 “Let The Light In” is the set of compositions by the wonderful Spell Songs collective. Spell Songs II brings together top British folk and African…

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cover of the album Ilea by Edith Salazar
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Passionate Crossover Songs from Edith Salazar

Angel Romero February 9, 2022 No Comments Edith SalazarLatin American musicSpanish musicVenezuelan music

Edith Salazar – Ilesa (Youkali, 2022) “Ilesa” is the new album from Madrid-based Venezuelan singer, pianist, composer, songwriter, vocal coach, and music and TV producer…

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Mauro Palmas - Photo by Roberto Putzu
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Artist Profiles: Mauro Palmas

Angel Romero February 7, 2022 No Comments Italian musicItalyMauro PalmasSardinian musicworld fusionworld music

Mauro Palmas is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and researcher, born in Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy). He began his career very young, focusing on historical-critical research and recovery…

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Artist Profiles: Lonesome River Band

Angel Romero February 6, 2022 No Comments banjoBluegrassLonesome River BandSammy Shelor

Contemporary bluegrass act Lonesome River Band was formed in Virginia in 1982. It has grown to be one of the most respected names in bluegrass…

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Artist Profiles: John Mayall

Angel Romero February 5, 2022 No Comments bluesblues rockJohn MayallrockUnited Kingdom

John Mayall was born 29 November 1933 in Macclesfield a small English village near the industrial hub of Manchester. He grew up listening to his…

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cover of the album Blåmann Blåmann by Blåmann Blåmann
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Remastered Edition of Essential Norwegian Folk Album from Blåmann Blåmann

Angel Romero February 4, 2022 No Comments Blåmann Blåmannfolk-rockNorwegian folk music

Blåmann Blåmann – Blåmann Blåmann [Remastered 2021] (Heilo, 2021) Blåmann Blåmann is an iconic Norwegian folk music album, originally released in 2001. The Heilo label…

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cover of the album Dawn by percussion trio Hands In Motion
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Pan-Global Percussion Trio Hands In Motion Unveils “Dawn”

Angel Romero February 3, 2022 No Comments Falk SchrauwenHands In MotionpercussionRobbe KieckensSimon Leleuxworld fusionworld music

Hands In Motion – Dawn (Zephyrus Records, 2022) “Dawn” is the title of the new album from percussion ensemble Hands In Motion. The trio includes…

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cover of the album Apulia Boom Beats by Boombastiko
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Italian Ethno Electronica from Apulia Boom Beats

Angel Romero February 2, 2022 No Comments Boombastikoworld fusion

Boombastiko – Apulia Boom Beats (RedTomato Records, 2021) “Apulia Boom Beats” is the title of the new album from Boombastiko collective, a group of Italian…

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Artist Profiles: Yohann Le Ferrand

Angel Romero January 30, 2022 No Comments Franceworld fusionworld musicYohann Le Ferrand

Early in his career, French guitarist and producer Yohann Le Ferrand started performing traditional Breton music. His musical curiosity led him to branch out into…

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cover of the album Nefesh by Yuval Ron
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Sacred Jewish Music on Ud

Angel Romero January 28, 2022 No Comments Jewish musicoudworld musicYuval Ron

Yuval Ron – Nefesh (Yuval Ron Music, 2021) Nefesh present a set of musical pieces from the Jewish sacred traditions of Eastern Europe, Iraq and…

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