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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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Niyaz featuring Azam Ali at ‘A World In Trance’ Music Series

Angel Romero April 21, 2017 No Comments IranIranian musicNiyazPersian musicSufi musicworld music

One of the finest acts in the world music scene, Niyaz featuring Azam Ali will perform its 21st Century Global Trance Music on Saturday, April…

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Spring Edition of Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival to Celebrate 15th Anniversary

Angel Romero April 20, 2017 No Comments North CarolinaShakori Hills Grassroots Festival

The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will celebrate its 15th annual spring festival from Thursday, May 4 to Sunday, May 7, 2017.…

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Música en Segura 2017 Program Announced

Angel Romero April 19, 2017 No Comments FlamencoMúsica en SeguraSpain

Música en Segura, a festival dedicated to classical music, Flamenco, jazz and singer-songwriters will take place May 24 to 28, 2017 in Segura de la…

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Voices of the Ancestors: Mbira Music of Zimbabwe at ‘A World In Trance’ Music Series

Angel Romero April 19, 2017 No Comments Chartwell DutirombiraZimbabweZimbabwean music

Traditional mbira maestro is set to perform Friday, April 28, 2017 at 8:00 pm at Roulette in New York City. The concert is part of…

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Celebrated Zimbabwean Band Mokoomba Reveals American Tour

Angel Romero April 18, 2017 No Comments MokoombaZimbabweZimbabwean music

Zimrock band Mokoomba will be touring the United States during April and May 2017. The band will present its new album, Luyando. The new recording…

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‘A World In Trance’ Music Series in New York City

Angel Romero April 18, 2017 No Comments A World In TranceAzam AliChartwell DutiroNew YorkNiyazRiyaaz Qawwali

‘A World In Trance’, a 3-day festival featuring the spellbinding music of Zimbabwe, Iran, Pakistan and India will take place April 29-30 in New York…

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Artist Profiles: Rodolfo Mederos

Angel Romero April 16, 2017 No Comments ArgentinaArgentine musicbandoneónRodolfo Mederostango

Argentine bandoneon player, composer and arranger Rodolfo Mederos was born March 25, 1940 in Río de la Plata. As a composer, Rodolfo Mederos covers a…

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Artist Profiles: Rita Eriksen

Angel Romero April 16, 2017 No Comments NorwayNorwegian musicRita Eriksen

Rita Eriksen is one of Norway’s best vocalists. In addition to her own career, she is frequently used by Norwegian musicians. In 1996 she released…

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Artist Profiles: Ricardo Miño

Angel Romero April 16, 2017 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarRicardo MiñoSpainSpanish music

Ricardo Miño Alvarez was born in 1949 in Sevilla, Spain. He began his remarkable career at 10 in his native Triana, the most Gypsy of…

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Artist Profiles: Anita Katakkar

Angel Romero April 16, 2017 No Comments Anita KatakkarCanadaIndian classical musictablaworld fusion

  Anita Katakkar is a Canadian percussionist who specializes in tabla. Her ancestry is Indian and Scottish. She grew up listening to Indian music through…

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