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Your Connection to traditional and contemporary World Music, including folk, roots, global music, ethno and crosscultural fusions
World Music Central
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.
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Kris Drever

Angel Romero July 7, 2017 No Comments Kris DreverScotlandScottish music

Kris Drever is an Orcadian whose multi-instrumentalism ranges from singing to playing guitar banjo and double bass. His talents have been in great demand since…

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Artist Profiles: Kotoja

Angel Romero July 7, 2017 No Comments HighlifeKotojaNigerian music

Comprised of a heady mix of top Nigerian and American musicians Kotoja led by Nigerian bassist/vocalist. Baba Ken Okulolo has excited audiences around the U.S.…

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Artist Profiles: Koshka

Angel Romero July 7, 2017 No Comments KoshkaRussian musicUnited Kingdom

Based in Glasgow (Scotland) since their formation in 2001 Koshka (formerly Kesha) came together as a result of Oleg Ponomarev, Nigel Clark and Lev Atlas’…

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Artist Profiles: Keola Beamer

Angel Romero July 7, 2017 No Comments HawaiiHawaiian musicKeola Beamerslack key guitarUnited States of America

Keola Beamer was born January 18, 1951 in Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Keola’s ‘ohana (family) was well equipped to nurture his musical interests. One of…

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The Return of Los Wembler’s de Iquitos

Angel Romero July 7, 2017 No Comments chichaLos Wembler’s de IquitosPeruPeruvian music

Los Wembler’s de Iquitos – Ikaro del Amor (Barbès Records, 2017) Ikaro del Amor is a new 4-track EP released by a veteran Peruvian band…

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Artist Profiles: Kevin Locke

Angel Romero July 7, 2017 1 Comment American Indian musicfluteKevin LockeNative American musicUnited States of America

Born in Southern California, Kevin moved north with his family at the age of five and later settled in South Dakota on the Standing Rock…

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Artist Profiles: Kevin Burke

Angel Romero July 7, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicfiddleIrish folk musicKevin BurkeUnited Kingdom

Kevin Burke’s sparkling, lyrical fiddle has earned him a reputation as one of the finest, most influential players in music today. From The Bothy Band…

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Artist Profiles: Kenny Endo

Angel Romero July 7, 2017 No Comments Japanese musicKenny Endotaiko

Kenny Endo was born on April 2, 1953 in Los Angeles, California. He’s a leading percussionist who has developed new techniques in the taiko style…

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Bluegrass Guitar and Mandolin Wizardry

Angel Romero July 6, 2017 No Comments Billy StringsBluegrassDon Julin

Billy Strings & Don Julin – Fiddle Tune X (Don Julin & William Apostol, 2014) Fiddle Tune X features recreations of traditional bluegrass songs and…

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Accordion from Belgium and Elsewhere

Angel Romero July 6, 2017 No Comments accordionBelgiumKV ExpressSophie Cavez

KV Express – Zafon (Home Records, 2016) KV Express is the charming project of composer and virtuoso accordionist Sophie Cavez, a multi-faceted Belgian musician involved…

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