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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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Strictly Roots by Morgan Heritage Wins the Best Reggae Album Award at the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Angel Romero February 15, 2016 No Comments GrammyReggae

The Recording Academy announced today the winners the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Strictly Roots by Morgan Heritage (CTBC Music Group) won the Best Reggae Album…

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Angelique Kidjo’s ‘Sings’ Wins the Best World Music Album Award at the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Angel Romero February 15, 2016 No Comments AfropopAngelique KidjoBeninGrammy

The Recording Academy announced today the winners the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Angelique Kidjo’s album ‘Sings’ won in the world music category. Other nominees included:…

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Traditional Country Music Is the Real Deal

Angel Romero February 15, 2016 No Comments country musichonky tonkrockabilly

The Malpass Brothers – The Malpass Brothers (Organic Records, 2015) The Malpass Brothers’ self-titled album is one of the finest traditional country music albums released…

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Passionate Tribute to the Timeless Songs of Šaban Bajramović

Angel Romero February 12, 2016 No Comments Balkan musicGypsy

Eva Salina – Lema Lema – Eva Salina sings Šaban Bajramović (Vogiton Records, 2016) Talented American vocalist Eva Salina is passionate about Balkan music and…

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Flamenco Festival 2016 at Carnegie Hall

Angel Romero February 12, 2016 No Comments

The 2016 Flamenco Festival will take place throughout New York City from March 2–19. The festival presents Spain’s most talented singers, dancers, and musicians together…

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BoomTown Fair Announces First Major Lineup

Angel Romero February 10, 2016 No Comments festivalfolkworld music

British genre-spanning festival BoomTown Fair has announced the first set of headline artists for Chapter 8 of the annual event. The headliners include three acts…

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Transfixing Tuvan Rock

Angel Romero February 10, 2016 No Comments throat singingTuvan musicYat-Kha

Yat-Kha – Live at Stray Dog Club (Sketis Music SKMR-115, 2015) This live album showcases the transfixing music style developed by Tuvan throat singer Albert…

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Babilonia Party

Angel Romero February 9, 2016 No Comments

  Italian band Riserva Moac plays lively music with a party atmosphere, incorporating Balkan brass, Gypsy music, Mediterranean sounds, toe tapping dance beats, ska and…

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Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Announces 2016 Juno Awards World Music Album of the Year Nominees

Angel Romero February 3, 2016 No Comments Balkan musiccumbiaGypsyKlezmerworld music

The World Music Album of the Year nominees for the 2016 JUNO Awards were announced by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS)…

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Breton Energy

Angel Romero February 2, 2016 No Comments bagpipebinioubombardeBreton

Startijenn – “Skeud” (Paker, 2015) “Skeud” (shadow, reflection) is the fifth album by one of the best-known bands from Brittany. The group combines traditional dances…

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