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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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Gualberto & Ricardo Miño plus Ariadna Castellanos to Perform at ‘Flamencos and mestizos’ in Spain

Angel Romero March 17, 2016 No Comments Ariadna CastellanosFlamencoGualbertoguitarpianoRicardo Miñositar

Sitar player Gualberto, flamenco guitarist Ricardo Miño and flamenco pianist Ariadna Castellanos are set to perform today, Thursday, March 17, 2016 as part of the…

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‘Flamencos and mestizos’ 2016 Program Announced

Angel Romero March 16, 2016 No Comments Flamencomestizo music

SGAE Foundation has announced the program of the new edition of the ‘Flamencos and mestizos’. The music and dance series will take place March 17-20…

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Beautifully Crafted Songs of Separation

Angel Romero March 16, 2016 No Comments Eliza CarthyEnglish Folk musicKarine PolwartScottish music

Various Artists – Songs of Separation (Navigator Records, 2016) Songs of Separation is a fascinating project featuring 10 of the leading female folk musicians from…

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Afropop Star and Activist Johnny Clegg to Perform Songs of Hope and Unity in Durham

Angel Romero March 15, 2016 No Comments

South African-raised world music star Johnny Clegg will be performing in Durham, North Carolina on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. This concert is part of his…

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Fahir Atakoglu Live at Umbria Jazz

Angel Romero March 15, 2016 No Comments AfrocubanFahir AtakogluJazzMiddle Eastern musicpianoUmbria Jazz

Fahir Atakoglu – Live at Umbria Jazz (Far & Here, 2016) Masterful Turkish pianist Fahir Atakoglu recorded this album at Umbria Jazz (Italy), one of…

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Succulent Salsa

Angel Romero March 14, 2016 No Comments Afrocubansalsason cubano

Conjunto Sabrosura – Moña Pa’ Mi Bongó (Sabrosura Music, 2013) Conjunto Sabrosura delivers an album of mostly original songs deeply inspired by classic New York-style…

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Breabach Releases Astar

Angel Romero March 13, 2016 No Comments BreabachScottish musicworld music

Scottish contemporary folk music band Breabach has a new album titled Astar (Breabach Records, 2016). After five years traveling the world, Breabach presents a recording…

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Pavel Urkiza and La Ruta de las Almas Band to Perform at Global Cuba Fest 2016 in Miami

Angel Romero March 12, 2016 No Comments Latin American musicSephardic musicSpanish music

Pavel Urkiza and La Ruta De Las Almas Band are set to perform on Saturday, March 12th at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium on 2901 W…

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Influential Brazilian Percussionist Nana Vasconcelos Dies at 71

Angel Romero March 10, 2016 No Comments Nana Vasconcelosworld fusion

Admired Brazilian percussionist Nana Vasconcelos passed away on March 9, 2016. Juvenal de Holanda Vasconcelos, better known as Nana Vasconcelos, was born in Recife. He…

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Mantra Transformations

Angel Romero March 10, 2016 No Comments DubJazzmantratrance

Bosse Skoglund and Zilverzurf – Mantra Sessions (Diesel Music C-52, 2016) This cross-cultural recording couldn’t get more interesting. Two Swedish musicians, a drummer and a…

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