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Your Connection to traditional and contemporary World Music, including folk, roots, global music, ethno and crosscultural fusions
World Music Central
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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Reggae Gold 2015 to Be Released July 17, 2015

Angel Romero June 9, 2015 No Comments

  The annual Reggae Gold series returns with a new compilation of Pop, Reggae, Dancehall, Roots and Lover’s Rock hits. Reggae Gold 2015 is scheduled…

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Album reviews

Party Time with the Cumbia Chilombiana

Angel Romero June 7, 2015 No Comments

Chico Trujillo Reina de Todas las Fiestas (CHV Música/Barbès Records, 2015) The original cumbia was developed in Colombia, when African and Spanish influences mixed to…

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Renovated Folk Memories from Northern Argentina

Angel Romero June 4, 2015 No Comments

Juan Iñaki De siesta y monte (2015) One of the artists that made a strong impression at the recent EXIB 2015 Latin American showcase in…

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The Magic of Voice and Strings

Angel Romero June 3, 2015 No Comments

Gino Sitson Voistrings (Buda Musique, released April 14, 2015) If you love the music of Bobby McFerrin and you don’t know about Gino Sitson, you…

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One Love Festival 2015 Artist Lineup and New Location

Angel Romero May 29, 2015 No Comments

Dub and Reggae event One Love Festival 2015 is set to take place in a new location at Popham Airport in Coxford Down, Winchester Hampshire…

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Adham Shaikh Presents Updated Global Electronica Originals and New Pieces

Angel Romero May 28, 2015 No Comments

Adham Shaikh Basswalla (Black Swan Sounds, 2015) Basswalla was originally envisioned as a compilation of some of the best music by Canadian electronic music and…

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Quirky Rap

Angel Romero May 28, 2015 No Comments

Socalled Peoplewatching (Dare to Care Records DTC056, 2015) Socalled is a Montreal-based rapper and multidisciplinary artist. Peoplewatching is his new recording in which he composed…

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Charming Poetry, Flamenco and Beyond

Angel Romero May 27, 2015 No Comments Maui

Maui Viaje interior (Nuevos Medios, 2015) The legendary Nuevos Medios record label is all about discovery of new Spanish talent. Maui is a talented Madrid-based…

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Delightful Songs from the Whitewashed Village

Angel Romero May 26, 2015 No Comments

Bill Gable No Straight Lines (Autograph 502, 2015) American singer-songwriter, producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Bill Gable has been traveling the world, absorbing musical influences and…

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Angelique Kidjo, Emmanuel Jal and DJ Rich Medina at SummerStage 2015 in New York

Angel Romero May 25, 2015 No Comments

African artists Angelique Kidjo and Emmanuel Jal are set to perform at SummerStage 2015 in Central Park, New York on June 7, 2015. DJ Rich…

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