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.
The cover for Kyrgyzstan Sessions by 11 Hours presents a weathered gold field framed by an earthen border. A dark, flame-like silhouette rises at the center. The top displays the title in Russian and English in red, divided by a thin vertical line. The bottom repeats the bilingual theme with “Kyrgyzstan Sessions.”
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Kyrgyzstan Jaw Harp Sessions Leap Across Time Zones

Angel Romero November 28, 2025 No Comments

11 Hours – Kyrgyzstan Sessions (self-released, 2025) Jaw harp collective 11 Hours gathers virtuoso players from Russia, the United States, Kyrgyzstan, and Sakha (Yakutia) for…

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The album cover for Africanism by The Last Poets features at its center a large African mask surrounded by collaged imagery of Black leaders, protest scenes, and cultural icons. Purples, oranges, and yellows are used, while geometric patterns and African motifs frame the artwork.
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The Last Poets’ Africanism Spins Back On Vinyl

Angel Romero November 12, 2025 No Comments

The Last Poets – Africanism (Africa Seven, 2024/2025 vinyl reissue) The Last Poets have reissued Africanism on vinyl. This formidable recording brings together spoken word…

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The Yenbett album cover by Noura Mint Seymali features a red background with a black-and-white photo of Seymali at center, performing and holding her ardin. The image is framed in a decorative, arch-shaped border. The album title appears in Arabic at the top, with Seymali’s name in Arabic script below.
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Desert Grooves and Electrifying Energy : Noura Mint Seymali’s Yenbett

Angel Romero November 9, 2025 No Comments

Noura Mint Seymali – Yenbett (Glitterbeat Records, 2025) Visionary Mauritanian vocalist and ardin player Noura Mint Seymali returns with Yenbett. The album opens with two…

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