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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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Fado Star Mariza to Perform at The Town Hall in New York City

Angel Romero October 12, 2016 No Comments fadoMarizaPortugalPortuguese music

  Acclaimed Portuguese vocalist Mariza is set to perform Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Town Hall in New York City. The fado singer will…

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Sahba Motallebi and T.J. Troy at Music Vault Academy in Laguna Hills

Angel Romero October 12, 2016 No Comments Persian classical musicSahba MotallebisetarT.J. Troytar

Iranian tar and setar maestra Sahba Motallebi and percusionist T.J. Troy are set to perform on Saturday, October 15 at The Music Vault Academy in…

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Lautari’s Avant-Garde Folk Music

Angel Romero October 11, 2016 No Comments avant-gardeLautariPolandPolish music

Lautari – Vol. 67 Live 2014 (Wodzirej, 2015) Polish chamber ensemble Lautari recreates folk music traditions using contemporary music techniques. The album title Vol.67 refers…

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Manara’s Superbly-Crafted Sudanese Essence

Angel Romero October 10, 2016 No Comments Alsarah & The NubatonesSudanese music

Alsarah & The Nubatones – Manara (Wonderwheel Recordings, 2016) Manara is the new album by an American world music band called Alsarah & The Nubatones.…

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Rokia Traoré to Perform at Symphony Space

Angel Romero October 8, 2016 No Comments MaliMalian musicRokia Traore

  Acclaimed Malian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rokia Traoré is set to perform on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Symphony Space in New York City. Rokia…

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Tour Announcements

Elza Soares Announces European Tour in November 2016

Angel Romero October 8, 2016 No Comments

Iconic Brazilian vocalist Elza Soares will be touring Europe in November 2016. Her most recent album is the critically acclaimed The Woman at the End…

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KCRW 89.9 FM & Afro Funke’ to Present “Africa Rising” in Los Angeles

Angel Romero October 7, 2016 No Comments Africa RisingKCRWMarie DaulneRocky Dawuni

Radio station KCRW 89.9 FM and Afro Funke’ will present the African world music showcase “Africa Rising” Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Ford Theatres…

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Indian Maestros Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar at Duke Performances October 8

Angel Romero October 7, 2016 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicNiladri KumarsitartablaZakir Hussain

Indian classical music masters Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar are set to perform at Duke University’s Page Auditorium on Saturday, October 8th. Zakir Hussain is…

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Six Latin Music Acts at Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance 2016

Angel Romero October 6, 2016 No Comments Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival

Six Latin music acts are scheduled to perform at the Fall Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance. The festival takes place on Thursday,…

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General News

Mundial Montreal Announces 2016 Program

Angel Romero October 6, 2016 No Comments Mundial Montrealworld music

Mundial Montreal world music market, a showcase and conference held in Montreal, revealed the Mundial Montreal “Music Without Borders” 2016 program. The festival will open…

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