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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.
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Artist Profiles: Dubulah

Angel Romero June 12, 2017 No Comments Dub ColossusDubulahNick PageTemple of SoundTransGlobal Underground

Dubulah (also known as Nick Page, Count Dubulah, Dub Colossus, Tax D, Kid Ouzo) was a writer, producer, guitar and bass player, as well as…

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Artist Profiles: Dram

Angel Romero June 12, 2017 No Comments bagpipeDramsackpipaSwedenSwedish music

Dråm is a Swedish folk music group specialized in the sackpipa, the Swedish bagpipe. Dram means “drone” in a Swedish dialect. Dram’s members, Erik Ask-Upmark…

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Aida Gómez Receives the Gold Medal of Merit at Work

Angel Romero June 12, 2017 No Comments Aída GómezFlamencoSpainSpanish musicSuma Flamenca

Renowned Spanish dancer and choreographer Aída Gómez is one of the recipients of this year’s Medalla de Oro al Mérito en el Trabajo (Gold Medal…

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Artist Profiles: Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth

Angel Romero June 11, 2017 1 Comment Indian classical musicJyotsna SrikanthUnited Kingdomviolin

Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth is a British-Indian violinist and composer recognized for her versatility across genres. Born into a musical family, she began her training in…

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Artist Profiles: Dr. Hukwe Zawose

Angel Romero June 11, 2017 No Comments Dr. Hukwe ZawoseTanzaniaTanzanian music

Dr. Hukwe Zawose was one of Tanzania’s leading traditional musicians. His work was a joyful celebration of his heritage. He dressed in elaborate costume and…

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Artist Profiles: Dougie Maclean

Angel Romero June 11, 2017 No Comments Dougie MacleanScotlandScottish music

Dougie Maclean has toured all over the world performing in many countries. Between 1979 and 1980 Dougie played with the respected Scottish band Silly Wizard…

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Artist Profiles: Donnie Munro

Angel Romero June 11, 2017 No Comments Donnie MunroRunrigScotlandScottish music

Artist Profiles: Donnie Munro Donnie Munro from Uig on the Isle of Skye was frontman for Runrig during the height of the Scottish band’s popularity…

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Artist Profiles: Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Angel Romero June 10, 2017 No Comments brass bandDirty Dozen Brass BandJazzLouisiana musicUnited States of America

In 1977 the Dirty Dozen Social and Pleasure Club in New Orleans began showcasing a traditional local brass band. It was a joining of two…

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Artist Profiles: Doc Watson

Angel Romero June 10, 2017 No Comments American folk musicBluegrassbluesDoc WatsonUnited States of America

Arthel L. “Doc” Watson was born in Deep Gap North Carolina in 1922 to a musical family. Blind since infancy Doc started playing harmonica and…

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Artist Profiles: Dom Flemons

Angel Romero June 10, 2017 No Comments bluesDom Flemonsstring band musicUnited States of America

Dom Flemons is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor, slam poet, radio host, music historian, and songwriter originally from Phoenix and now based in Chicago He plays…

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