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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.
Artist Profiles

The Magnificent Artistry of Shujaat Ali Khan: A Prominent Eastern Classical Vocalist

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicPakistanPakistani musicShujaat Ali Khanworld music

Shujaat Ali Khan, an eastern classical vocalist hailing from the illustrious Shaam Churasi gharana, based in Lahore, Pakistan, is one of the most promising classical…

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Traditional Qawwali Artist Shahzad Ali Khan: Preserving the Rich Heritage of Pakistan

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments PakistanPakistani musicqawwaliShahzad Ali Khanworld music

Shahzad Ali Khan, a resident of Shahdara, is a distinguished Qawwali artist who comes from a family of renowned performers of devotional singing, with an…

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Andereya Baguma: Ugandan Musician, Songwriter, and Founder of Nze Music

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 1 Comment Andereya BagumaUgandaUgandan musicworld fusionworld music

Andereya Baguma is a multi-talented artist hailing from Kampala, Uganda. With a diverse background in Afro-fusion, World Music, Afro-soul, guitar playing, songwriting, voice acting, and…

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Afzaal Ali Khan Qawwal: Preserving Pakistan’s Qawwal Musical Heritage

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Afzaal Ali Khan QawalPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Afzaal Ali Khan Qawwal is a renowned Qawwali artist hailing from Lahore, Pakistan. He is a proud representative of the Begumkot gharana, an illustrious lineage…

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Imran Shaukat Ali: A Qawwali Maestro Hailing from Ksowal

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Imran Shaukat AliPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Imran Shaukat Ali (sometimes spelled Shoukat) is a highly esteemed Qawwali artist, who has been mesmerizing audiences with his soulful performances for the past six…

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Marina Satti - Photo by Penelopi Gerasimou
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Artist Profiles: Marina Satti: The Trailblazing Greek Artist Reimagining Traditional Music

Angel Romero May 12, 2023 No Comments Greek musicMarina Sattiworld fusionworld music

Marina Satti, or Satti, is a multi-talented Greek artist who has made a name for herself as a singer, songwriter, and music producer. Her upbringing…

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Zuco 103’s Irresistible Brazilectro

Angel Romero May 12, 2023 No Comments BrazilectroBrazilian musicworld fusionZuco 103

Zuco 103 – Telenova (Zuco Sound Records, 2023) Zuco 103, the ambassadors of Brazilectro from Amsterdam, have made a triumphant return with their addictingand/ decidedly…

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Iberian and Global Roots Music by World Music Collective El Naán

Angel Romero May 11, 2023 No Comments El NaánSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

El Naán – Germinal (self-release, 2022) El Naán’s latest album, Germinal, marks the band’s fourth release after having explored the ethnic roots of traditional music…

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The Rifters - Photo by Teri McCartney
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Artist Profiles: The Rifters of New Mexico

Angel Romero May 10, 2023 1 Comment AmericanaBluegrassThe Riftersworld music

The Rifters are a musical group that originated in the vibrant and creative music scene of Taos, New Mexico in 2002. The band was formed…

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Gina Furtado - Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Music Company
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Artist Profiles: Banjoist Gina Furtado

Angel Romero May 8, 2023 5 Comments banjoBluegrassGina FurtadoThe Gina Furtado Projectworld music

Gina Furtado, a native of Front Royal, Virginia, began her musical journey during her adolescent years touring along the eastern coast of the United States…

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