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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.
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Burkina Hakili, a Joyful Celebration of the Musical Diversity of Burkina Faso

Angel Romero April 2, 2021 2 Comments African musicBurkinabe musicKady Diarra

Kady Diarra – Burkina Hakili (Lamastrock, 2021) Burkina Hakili is the third album from excellent singer-songwriter Kady Diarra. The album was recorded   in a garden…

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Artist Profiles: Jon Stickley Trio

Angel Romero March 30, 2021 No Comments American folk musicBluegrassJon StickleyJon Stickley TrioUnited States of America

Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental group based in Asheville, North Carolina. The trio incorporates deep grooves, innovative flatpicking guitar, and spacey…

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Artist Profiles: Siti & The Band

Angel Romero March 28, 2021 No Comments Siti & the BandtaarabTanzaniaTanzanian music

Siti & the Band is an ensemble based in Zanzibar (Tanzania) that was formed in February 2016. The band combines traditional sounds and modern music…

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Irresistible Cuban Dance Music from Héctor Valentín

Angel Romero March 24, 2021 No Comments bolerosCuban musicCuban rumbaHéctor Valentínson cubanotimba

Héctor Valentín – Me Quité (Tumi Music, 2021) Me Quité is the new album from captivating Cuban singer Héctor Valentín Larrondo Ricardo, better known as…

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Artist Profiles: Sofia Rei

Angel Romero March 20, 2021 No Comments ArgentinaArgentine musicSofia Reiworld jazzworld music

Vocalist, composer, producer and educator Sofia Eugenia Koutsovitis Reigadas, better known as Sofia Rei, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She combines in her music…

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The Stirring Latin Side of Wes Montgomery

Angel Romero March 19, 2021 No Comments Latin jazzNelson RiverosWes Montgomery

Nelson Riveros – The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery (Zoho, 2021) Nelson Riveros, an excellent American guitarist born to Colombian parents, reimagines the music of…

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Delightful Hungarian A Cappella Folk Songs

Angel Romero March 18, 2021 1 Comment a cappellaDalindaHungarian music

Dalinda – Átjárók (Fonó, 2021) Dalinda is a remarkable trio of Hungarian vocalists who perform a cappella versions of traditional Hungarian folk songs. The trio…

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On the Path to St. Patrick: GF Morgan

Angel Romero March 16, 2021 No Comments GF MorganIrish folk music

American multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter GF Morgan has a background in folk music and bluegrass. However, his main focus for many years has been Celtic music…

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On the Path to St. Patrick: The Rumjacks

Angel Romero March 16, 2021 No Comments Celtic rockThe Rumjacks

Australian Celtic rock band The Rumjacks has released Hestia, its fifth studio album. The multinational group introduces a new lead singer Mike Rivkees (USA). The…

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On the Path to St. Patrick: Ava

Angel Romero March 15, 2021 No Comments AvaIrish folk music

Wildflower (Ava World Music, 2021) is the first solo album from Irish singer Ava, scheduled for release April 9, 2021. This is the artistic name…

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