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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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Music from Pakistan with Sachal Jazz Ensemble & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis to Perform in New York

Angel Romero November 6, 2013 No Comments

Jazz at Lincoln Center will present a special concert in New York City called Music from Pakistan featuring Sachal Jazz Ensemble & Jazz at Lincoln…

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The Allure of Malagasy Blues Song

Angel Romero November 4, 2013 No Comments

Lala Njava Malagasy Blues Song (World Music Network, 2013) Malagasy Blues SongSong is the new release by Lala Njava, one of the most unique vocalists…

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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Extended to November 4, 2013

Angel Romero November 2, 2013 No Comments

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended its deadline to November 4, 2013 due to extremely high demand. The ISC gives away more than $150,000…

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The Baul Sounds of Shafi Mondol to Open Global Salon In New York

Angel Romero November 1, 2013 No Comments

The World Music Institute will launch its Global Salon series with an intimate performance from Bengali singer Shafi Mondol on Saturday, November 2 at 8:00…

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Obituaries

Famed Percussionist, Writer and Frame Drum Expert Layne Redmond Dies at 61

Angel Romero October 30, 2013 No Comments

American drummer, frame drum specialist, author, teacher, filmmaker and historian Layne Redmond died on October 28, 2013 of breast cancer. Layne Redmond was born August…

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Prominent Composer, Percussionist and CalArts Faculty Member John Bergamo Dies at 73

Angel Romero October 30, 2013 1 Comment

Significant composer, percussionist and long-time CalArts faculty member John Bergamo passed away on Saturday, October 19 at the age of 73. John Bergamo was born…

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The Inspiringly Detailed Musical Ideas of Modern Acadians

Angel Romero October 23, 2013 No Comments

Vishtèn Mosaïk (2012) Canadian trio Vishtèn presents a wonderful mix of traditional music from francophone Canada and the Celtic sounds of Irish and Scottish origin.…

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The Relentless Energy of Brass Band Music

Angel Romero October 17, 2013 No Comments

Boban & Marko Markovic Orchestra – Gipsy Manifesto (Piranha Musik, 2013) Raya Brass Band – This Train is Now (2013) Brasslands (Evergreene Music, 2013) The…

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Puerto Rican Saxophone Virtuoso Miguel Zenón Explores His Heritage with New Multimedia Production in New York

Angel Romero October 7, 2013 No Comments

Puerto Rican alto saxophonist, composer, and arranger Miguel Zenón will explore the complexities and contradictions of the Puerto Rican experience on Saturday, December 7 at…

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Album reviews

Uniquely Flavored TriBeCaStan Stew

Angel Romero October 4, 2013 No Comments

TriBeCaStan New Songs from the Old Country (Evergreene Music, 2013) The New York world music collective TriBeCaStan returns with another serving of cross-cultural sounds, blending…

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