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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: Gordon Duncan

Angel Romero June 19, 2017 No Comments bagpipeGordon DuncanScotlandScottish music

Gordon Duncan began piping at the age of 8. Taught by his father, he was a prolific Junior Winner at various competitions and stopped competing…

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Artist Profiles: Goran Ivanovic Group

Angel Romero June 19, 2017 No Comments Balkan musicGoran Ivanovic GroupJazzUnited States of America

The members of the Goran Ivanovic Group group have a diverse and experienced background. Each musician brings a unique musical perspective to the band including…

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Spellbinding Indian Trance Sounds from Moscow

Angel Romero June 19, 2017 No Comments ambient musicglobal electronicaIndian musicRussiaworld musicZaindiveli

Zaindiveli – Sagar (SKMR-134, 2016) Zaindiveli is a remarkable project from Russia. The ensemble combines mesmerizing ambient electronics and trip hop with electric and acoustic…

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Artist Profiles: Gogol Bordello

Angel Romero June 18, 2017 No Comments Balkan musicGogol BordelloUnited States of America

Singer-songwriter Eugene Hutz arrived to the US from Ukraine after an epic seven-year trek through Eastern Europe refugee camps to escape the Chernobyl meltdown. In…

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Artist Profiles: Glen Velez

Angel Romero June 18, 2017 No Comments frame drumsGlen VelezJazzpercussionUnited States of Americaworld music

Glen Velez is a master drummer, composer and educator. He won three Grammy awards and is considered one of the most influential percussionists of our…

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Artist Profiles: Giveway

Angel Romero June 18, 2017 No Comments GivewayScotlandScottish music

Formed in 1998, Giveway is made up of four musically skilled sisters: Fiona Johnson, a fiddle player, vocalist, guitarist, pianist and whistle player; Kirsty Johnson,…

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Artist Profiles: Gingger

Angel Romero June 18, 2017 No Comments GinggerIndian musicpopUnited States of Americaviolinworld music

Gingger, an extraordinary gifted virtuoso violinist, singer and songwriter, toured since 1996 as a member of the pop duo, “Shankar & Gingger”, and as a…

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Artist Profiles: Gerard Edery

Angel Romero June 18, 2017 No Comments Gerard EderyguitarSephardic music

Gerard Edery was born in Casablanca and raised in Paris and New York City, speaking several languages throughout his childhood as he absorbed a variety…

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Artist Profiles: Geordie Mclntyre

Angel Romero June 18, 2017 No Comments Geordie MclntyreScotlandScottish music

A Glaswegian of Highland and Irish descent, his lifetime involvement in song, ballad andpoetry is reflected in his singing, collecting and song writing. His early…

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Artist Profiles: Geoffrey Oryema

Angel Romero June 18, 2017 1 Comment Geoffrey OryemaUgandaUgandan music

Geoffrey Oryema was born April 16, 1953 in Uganda. Every night, as a child in Kampala, Geoffrey Oryema would sit by his father’s side and…

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