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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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David de Arahal
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Artist Profiles: David de Arahal

Angel Romero March 8, 2022 1 Comment David de ArahalFlamencoflamenco guitarSpainSpanish music

Flamenco guitarist and composer David Rodríguez, better known as David de Arahal, was born in Arahal (Seville province). He started playing at the age of…

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Belén Martín
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Artist Profiles: Belén Martín

Angel Romero March 8, 2022 No Comments Belén MartínFlamencoSpainSpanish musicworld fusion

Saxophonist and flutist Belén Martín was born in Madrid (1997). She started playing the saxophone at the age of 10. After completing Higher Studies in…

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Lundu - Photo by Marcos Herrera Photography
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Artist Profiles: Lundú

Angel Romero March 8, 2022 No Comments Afro-PeruvianLundúPeruPeruvian music

Called after an Afro-Peruvian rhythm, Lundú is a 7-member ensemble formed in Arequipa in 2015 by musicians who love of Perú’s song traditions. Arequipa is…

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Rodrigo Rodriguez
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Artist Profiles: Rodrigo Rodriguez

Angel Romero March 7, 2022 No Comments ArgentinaJapanese musicRodrigo RodriguezshakuhachiSpain

Born in Argentina (1978), Rodrigo Rodriguez arrived to Spain in 1986 where he spent most of his childhood. At an early age he began to…

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