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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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Tribute to Ismael Rivera with Moncho Rivera in the Bronx

Angel Romero May 22, 2013 No Comments

SummerStage will present a Tribute to Ismael Rivera with Moncho Rivera on Tuesday June 25, 2013 at Saint Mary’s Park in Bronx (New York). As…

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Album reviews

Alluring Kalimba Fusion

Angel Romero May 20, 2013 No Comments

Njacko Backo & Kalimba Kalimba Here Below, Nothing is Impossible – Ici Bas, Rien N’est Impossible (independent release NB2013, 2013) Cameroonian kalimba virtuoso Njacko Backo…

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Tour Announcements

Ghanaian Reggae and Afrobeat Star Rocky Dawuni to perform in Europe

Angel Romero May 18, 2013 No Comments

Ghana’s renowned musician and global activist, Rocky Dawuni, will be performing in Europe this May for a two week run of dates that will take…

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Album reviews

A Rebirth of the Kondi

Angel Romero May 17, 2013 No Comments kondiSierra Leonean musicSorie Kondithumb piano

Sorie Kondi – Thogolobea (Dutty Artz, 2013) Thogolobea is the new album by Sorie Kondi, a remarkable musician from Sierra Leone. Sorie Kondi combines the…

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New Releases

Hagere EP by Ethiopian Sensation Samuel Yirga Now Available in North America

Angel Romero May 16, 2013 No Comments

Hagere, the debut release by Ethiopian phenomenon Samuel Yirga, is now available in North America for the very first time. Hagere, showcases the young pianist’s…

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Awards

Fourteenth Annual Native American Music Awards Announce Winners

Angel Romero May 14, 2013 No Comments Native American Music AwardsRadmilla Cody

The Winners for the 14th Annual Native American Music Awards were announced live on Friday, May 10th in the Events Center of the Seneca Niagara…

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The New Generation of Sensual Brazilian Voices

Angel Romero May 12, 2013 No Comments

Women of Brazil (Putumayo, 2013) Putumayo celebrates the sensual female voices of Brazil in the compilation titled Women of Brazil . It is an easy…

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Album reviews

Walking with the Skatalites

Angel Romero May 10, 2013 No Comments

The Skatalites Walk With Me (Moondust Records, 2013) WWalk With Me is the latest album by legendary Jamaican band The Skatalites. It’s also the last…

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Album reviews

Transnational Afro-Roots

Angel Romero May 9, 2013 No Comments

Kwame & Afrovibes Band Let’s Go (independent release, 2012) Kwame & Afrovibes Band is a multinational Afro-roots band based in Spain led by Ghanaian musician…

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Album reviews

Transglobal Fanfara

Angel Romero May 7, 2013 1 Comment

Fanfara Tirana and Transglobal Underground Kabatronics (World Village UK, 2013) The grand masters of global fusion Transglobal Underground team up with Albanian brass band Fanfara…

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