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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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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.
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Artist Profiles: Asian Dub Foundation

Angel Romero February 17, 2019 No Comments Asian Dub Foundationworld fusion

Asian Dub Foundation was founded in 1993 with the intention of the fusion of musical styles. Ever since the release of their first album Facts…

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The Colors of Africa

Angel Romero February 17, 2019 No Comments AfropopGaboneese musicPierre Akendengue

Pierre Akendengue – La Couleur de l’Afrique (Lusafrica, 2018) Pierre Akendengue, one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of Gabon, released La Couleur de l’Afrique last…

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Artist Profiles: Alasdair Fraser

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 1 Comment Alasdair FraserCeltic musicScotlandScottish musicviolin

Alasdair Fraser was born on may 14 May, 1955 in Clackmannan, Scotland. He is widely acclaimed as a top performer, recording artist and teacher of…

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Artist Profiles: Aly Bain

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Aly BainCeltic musicScotlandScottish musicviolin

Aly Bain was born on May 15 1946 in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland. Lerwick is a small, enchanting town on the Shetland Islands. Aly began learning…

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Artist Profiles: Anna Wendy Stevenson

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Anna Wendy StevensonCeltic musicScotlandScottish musicviolin

Anna Wendy Stevenson Raised in Edinburgh, and surrounded by music from a family steeped in the arts, violinist, composer and producer Anna Wendy Stevenson has…

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Artist Profiles: Annie Grace

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Annie GracebagpipeScotlandScottish music

Annie Grace grew up in the Scottish Highlands. Music played a large part in her formative years, and she began learning to play the bagpipes…

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Artist Profiles: Arthur Cormack

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Arthur CormackScotlandScottish music

Arthur Cormack was born in 1965. He is one of the finest Gaelic singers of his generation. Since winning the Mod Gold Medal in 1992,…

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Artist Profiles: Back of the Moon

Angel Romero February 16, 2019 No Comments Back of the MoonScotlandScottish music

Back of the Moon was Scottish group that formed in 2000. Back of the Moon rapidly gained a reputation for their dynamic live performances. Gillian…

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Artist Profiles: Alyth McCormack

Angel Romero February 15, 2019 No Comments Alyth McCormackScotlandScottish music

Alyth is one of today’s most exciting new talents in the world of Gaelic song. Born in 1970 and raised on the Isle of Lewis…

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Artist Profiles: Andrew Cronshaw

Angel Romero February 15, 2019 1 Comment Andrew CronshawEnglish Folk musicUnited Kingdomworld music

Andrew Cronshaw was born April 18, 1949 in Lancashire, United Kingdom. He is known for both his music and his writing. His writing appeared frequently…

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