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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.
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Bukkene Bruse

Angel Romero January 11, 2017 No Comments Annbjørg LienBjørn Ole RaschBukkene BruseNorwayNorwegian music

Bukkene Bruse is an influential Norwegian contemporary folk music band. Bukkene Bruse were appointed as official Olympic Musicians for the 1994 Winter Games at Lillehammer,…

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Artist Profiles: The Avett Brothers

Angel Romero January 10, 2017 No Comments Americanafolk-rockThe Avett Brothers

The Avett Brothers is a folk-rock act based in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina. Brothers Scott and Seth Avett grew up in Concord, North Carolina. They…

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Artist Profiles: Bryan Akipa

Angel Romero January 10, 2017 No Comments American Indian musicBryan AkipafluteNative American musicSiouxSisseton Wahpeton Dakota

“As I turn my ear to the music I can only imagine my great-grandfathers, but their old songs are still here and the new are…

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Artist Profiles: Bruce Molsky

Angel Romero January 10, 2017 No Comments BluegrassBruce Molskyfiddleold timeUnited States of America

Bruce Molsky is one of the most influential old time fiddlers in the United States. Molsky is also an outstanding guitarist, banjoist and singer. His…

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Earthbound Systema Solar

Angel Romero January 10, 2017 No Comments champeta criollaColombiaColombian musicSystema Solar

Systema Solar – Rumbo a tierra (Nacional Records/ Polen Records, 2017) Rumbo a tierra is the third album by one of Colombia’s most exciting acts.…

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Artist Profiles: BraAgas

Angel Romero January 9, 2017 No Comments BraAgasCzech musicCzech RepublicMedieval music

BraAgas is an all female quartet created in 2007 after the split-up of the band Psalteria. The first two albums were hard to define genre-wise.…

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Artist Profiles: Boukman Eksperyans

Angel Romero January 9, 2017 No Comments Boukman EksperyansHaitiHaitian musicvodou

The revolutionary music of Boukman Eksperyans is a unique blend of roots, Vodou jazz, Zairian soukous and reggae, built on a foundation of traditional African…

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Artist Profiles: The Bothy Band

Angel Romero January 9, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicIrelandIrish folk musicThe Bothy Band

The Bothy Band evoked universal praise from audiences and critics alike. Siblings Micheal O Domhnaill and Triona Ni Dhomhnaill, percussionist Donal Lunny, master piper Paddy…

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Artist Profiles: Bobby Sanabria

Angel Romero January 9, 2017 No Comments Bobby SanabriaLatin jazzmambo

Bobby Sanabria is a drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, recording artist, and educator who has performed with many of the leading figures in the world of…

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Artist Profiles: Boban Markovic Orkestar

Angel Romero January 9, 2017 No Comments Boban MarkovicBoban Markovic OrkestarGypsy musicRoma musicSebian musicSerbiatrumpet

In a small town in Central Serbia, called Guca, the “Festival of Brass Music” takes place annually since 40 years. It’s a competition to determine…

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