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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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Maestro of Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz

Angel Romero September 9, 2015 No Comments

Papo Vázquez and the Mighty Pirates Troubadours Spirit Warrior (Picaro Records, 2015) American trombonist, composer and arranger Papo Vázquez celebrates his Puerto Rican roots on…

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Toronto Salsa Explosion

Angel Romero September 7, 2015 No Comments

Lula All Stars Salsa de la Buena (Lulaworld Records, 2015) The Lula All Stars is an ensemble of some of the finest Toronto-based performers of…

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Perfectly Synchronized Nordic Folk Ensemble Capture Live

Angel Romero September 6, 2015 No Comments

Väsen Live på Gamla Bion (NorthSide DS01322NORT, 2014) Through years of hard work and touring, Swedish band Väsen has become one of the leading Nordic…

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Latin Music Artists Celebrate Michael Jackson

Angel Romero September 5, 2015 No Comments

Tony Succar Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson (Universal Music Classics, 2015) Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson takes some of Michael Jackson’s…

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Smooth Borders Crossings

Angel Romero September 3, 2015 No Comments

Randy Armstrong & Volker Nahrmann Beyond Borders (UMP Records, 2015) As the title indicates, this collaboration between American multi-instrumentalist Randy Armstrong and German bassist Volker…

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Son and Salsa Living in Harmony

Angel Romero September 2, 2015 No Comments

Ola Fresca Elixir (Pipiki Records, 2015) New Yok-based Cuban-American musician José Conde returns to his tropical Caribbean music roots on the remarkably good Elixir, the…

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Eliseo’s Southern Roots, Recreations of Spanish Folk Music

Angel Romero August 31, 2015 No Comments

Eliseo Parra El Man Sur (Mirmidón/Karonte, 2015) Spanish folk music icon Eliseo Parra dedicates his album El Man Sur to his southern Spanish roots. For…

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Vocal and Kantele Beauty

Angel Romero August 25, 2015 No Comments

Kardemimmit Onni (Kardemimmit KARCD-001, 2015) Onni is the new independent release by Finnish quartet Kardemimmit. The title of the album translates as happiness. Kardemimmit is…

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Obituaries

Saharawi Music Star Mariem Hassan Dies in Refugee Camps

Angel Romero August 22, 2015 No Comments

  Mariem Hassan, one of the leading artists in the Saharawi music scene, passed away this morning, August 22, 2015, in the refugee camps near…

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Interview with Greek Lyra Virtuosa Kelly Thoma

Angel Romero August 20, 2015 No Comments

  Greek musician Kelly Thoma has recently released an album titled “7Fish” where she showcases the mesmerizing sound of her modified lyra. Thoma’s exquisite modal…

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