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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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Flow’s Timeless Comforting Music

Angel Romero October 20, 2017 No Comments Fiona JoyFlowJeff OsterLawrence Blattnew ageWill Ackerman

Flow – Flow (LMB Music, 2017) Flow is a supergroup of musicians who have been involved with New Age music for many years. The term…

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The Fascinating History of the Ilú Keké Drums

Angel Romero October 18, 2017 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicbatá drumCuban music

Ilú Keké. Transmisión en la Eritá Meta (Sendero Music/Music Works NYC, 2016) Ilú Keké is an album dedicated to the batá drums, a set of…

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The Vintage Sound of The Peruvian Andes

Angel Romero October 18, 2017 1 Comment cumbiaPeruvian music

Various Artists – Andina: The Sound of The Peruvian Andes 1968-1978 (Tiger’s Milk/Strut, 2017) Andina: The Sound of The Peruvian Andes 1968-1978 is a compilation…

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Artist Profiles: Omer Ihsas

Angel Romero October 17, 2017 No Comments Omer IhsasSudanSudanese music

Omer Ihsas is one of the most respected singers and composers of Darfur. He has led a band for over 20 years, composing songs that…

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Artist Profiles: Omer Erdogdular

Angel Romero October 17, 2017 No Comments neyOmer ErdogdularTurkeyTurkish music

Omer Erdoğdular started studying music while still a child. He was born in Konya and grew up in Istanbul, initially learning ney from his father.…

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Artist Profiles: Omar Sermini

Angel Romero October 17, 2017 No Comments Omar SerminioudSyriaSyrian musicud

Son of Cheikh Mohammed Sermini, Omar Sermini was born in Aleppo in Syria. He studied under the best of master musicians such as Abderahman Moudallal…

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Artist Profiles: Omar Faruk Tekbilek

Angel Romero October 17, 2017 No Comments Omar Faruk TekbilekTurkeyTurkish musicworld fusion

Omar Faruk Tekbilek was born in 1951 in Adana, Turkey to a musical family who nurtured his precocious talents. At the age of eight he…

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Artist Profiles: Omar Banaga

Angel Romero October 17, 2017 No Comments Omar BanagaSudanSudanese music

Amir Omar ‘Banaga’ was born in the west of Sudan and began his performance career singing on a children’s television program on Sudanese television. He…

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Mames Babegenush Adds Strings

Angel Romero October 17, 2017 No Comments KlezmerMames Babegenush

Mames Babegenush – With Strings (Galileo Records, 2017) Mames Babegenush is an award-winning klezmer music band from Denmark. On their new album With Strings, Mames…

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The Sky & Prairie, a Spectacular Production

Angel Romero October 16, 2017 No Comments Asian musicDaniel HoMongolian musicThe Grasslands Ensemble

The Grasslands Ensemble & Daniel Ho – The Sky & Prairie (Wind Music, 2017) The Sky & Prairie is a remarkable production that brings together…

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