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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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La Linea, London’s Latin Music Festival Celebrates 15 Years

Angel Romero March 19, 2015 No Comments

London’s La Linea festival will celebrate its quinceañera this year Mexican-style. The festival will feature shows from Mexico’s finest in Mextronica, Mexacoustico and Morgan Szymanski…

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Kings of American Reggae

Angel Romero March 18, 2015 No Comments John Brown's BodyReggae

John Brown’s Body Kings and Queens (Easy Star Records, 2013) Kings and Queens is a critically acclaimed modern reggae album by American band John Brown’s…

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Babel Med Music Announces 2015 World Music Awards

Angel Romero March 17, 2015 No Comments

World music expo Babel Med Music has announced the winners of the Babel Awards 2015 (Les Prix Babel). The awards celebrate exceptional artists in world…

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Bhangra Jazz Party

Angel Romero March 13, 2015 No Comments

Red Baraat Gaadi of Truth (Sinj Records SR12015, 2015) Gaadi of Truth is the 2015 release by Red Baraat, an American group that combines Punjabi…

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Eliseo Parra Announces the Release of his album El Man Sur and Spanish Tour

Angel Romero March 13, 2015 No Comments

  Eliseo Parra, the great innovator of Spanish roots music, will release his new album El Man Sur on March 20, 2015. The tour will…

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Celebrated Ghanaian Afro-Roots Musician Rocky Dawuni to Perform at SXSW 2015

Angel Romero March 13, 2015 No Comments

  Acclaimed Ghanaian artist Rocky Dawuni will be performing at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2015 in Austin to present his new album. The new recording…

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Ghazal Ensemble to Play 20th Anniversary Concert at Pace University in New York City

Angel Romero March 12, 2015 No Comments

  The renowned Ghazal Ensemble, led by Iranian kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor and Indian sitar maestro Shujaat Husain Khan will return to New York City…

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Orchid Ensemble to Perform at Global Fridays 2015

Angel Romero March 12, 2015 No Comments

  Contemporary Chinese classical trio Orchid Ensemble is set to perform on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Arab American National Museum (AANM)’s Global Fridays…

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Multiple Shades of Flamenco

Angel Romero March 11, 2015 No Comments FlamencoJosemi CarmonaKetama

Josemi Carmona Las pequeñas cosas (Universal Music Spain, 2011) Josemi Carmona is one of the leading figures in the world of flamenco fusion. He is…

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Tuareg Desert Blues Pioneers Terakaft to Release ‘Alone’

Angel Romero March 7, 2015 No Comments

  Malian band Terakaft, pioneers of desert rock, featuring founding members of Tinariwen have a new album titled ‘Alone’ (Outhere Records). This new recording was…

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