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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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The Second Edition of ‘Flamenco Eñe’ Showcase to Take Place in Malaga

Angel Romero March 21, 2017 No Comments FlamencoFlamenco EñeUltra High Flamenco

The Flamenco Eñe Showcase will take place May 18 through May 21 at the Picasso Museum in Malaga. This showcase, presented by The SGAE Foundation,…

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Artist Profiles: Namgar Ayushievna Lhasaranova

Angel Romero March 20, 2017 No Comments BuryatNamgarNamgar Ayushievna LhasaranovaRussia

Namgar Ayushievna Lhasaranova grew up in a Buryat family in the tiny village of Kunkur near the border crossing of Russia, Mongolia, and China. She…

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Artist Profiles: Muddy Waters

Angel Romero March 20, 2017 No Comments bluesMuddy WatersUnited States of America

Born in Issaquena County, Mississippi as McKinley Morganfield in 1913,Artist Profiles: Muddy Waters was deeply rooted in the Mississippi Delta blues. He got his nickname…

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Artist Profiles: Mohd Kamrulbahri Hussin

Angel Romero March 20, 2017 No Comments AsikaMalaysiaMalaysian musicMohd Kamrulbahri Hussin

Multi-instrumentalist Mohd Kamrulbahri Hussin (a.k.a. Kamrul) is the leader of Malaysian world music band Asika. As the head of Asika, Kamrul has performed as a multi-instrumentalist,…

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Artist Profiles: Artist Profiles: Mohd Fuad Mohammad

Angel Romero March 20, 2017 No Comments AsikaMalaysiaMalaysian musicMohd Fuad Mohammad

Pianist and accordionist Mohd Fuad has graduated from National Arts Culture and Heritage Academy (ASWARA). He is currently a sessionist for many traditional and modern…

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Artist Profiles: Missy Raines

Angel Romero March 20, 2017 1 Comment bassBluegrassMissy RainesUnited States of America

Celebrated bluegrass bassist Missy Raines was born April 6, 1962, in Short Gap, West Virginia. She’s had a pioneering, courageous musical career as one of…

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Ukrainian Flugery Lvova Festival Reveals 2017

Angel Romero March 20, 2017 No Comments Flugery LvovaUkraineUkrainian music

Ukrainian spring music festival Flugery Lvova will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year. Flugery Lvova will take place April 29-May 1, 2017 at the patio…

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Artist Profiles: Mick West

Angel Romero March 19, 2017 No Comments Mick WestScotlandScottish music

Mick West is a singer of traditional Scottish music and is considered by many to be one of the finest interpreters of traditional song, attracting…

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Artist Profiles: Mick Moloney

Angel Romero March 19, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicIrelandIrish folk musicMick MoloneyThe Greenfields of America

Mick Moloney was born on November 15, 1944, in Limerick (Ireland). At 14, Moloney started to play skiffle songs and used a guitar. However, he…

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Artist Profiles: Mia Hsieh

Angel Romero March 19, 2017 No Comments Chinese musicMia HsiehTaiwanTaiwanese musicworld music

Mia Hsieh was born in a port city in Taiwan and now lives in Taipei city. She has been working in the art field and…

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