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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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Latin Jazz that Feels Right

Angel Romero November 5, 2012 No Comments

Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band Live In Hollywood (Concord Picante CPI-34110-02, 2012) Acclaimed conguero Poncho Sánchez has a brand new live album recorded…

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Memorable Celtic Musical Journey

Angel Romero November 3, 2012 No Comments

The Olllam The Olllam (Compass Records, 2012) One of the most exciting Celtic music inspired albums is The Olllam by Belfast-born uilleann piper John McSherry…

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Celtic Connections 2013 to Have Retrospective Feel

Angel Romero November 1, 2012 No Comments

The 20th Celtic Connections festival will have a reflective feel, looking back over the success of the last 20 years and the spirit and artists…

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Sharing the Music and Language of Their Grandfathers

Angel Romero November 1, 2012 No Comments

Cree Confederation Horse Dance – Mistatim Simoowin (Canyon Records CR-6491, 2012) Horse Dance is the latest pow-wow recording by Cree Confederation, a group that represents…

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Polka V

Angel Romero October 30, 2012 No Comments

Frigg Polka V (FRIGG00009, 2012) Fiddle powerhouse Frigg has a new recording titled Polka V. Don’t let the title fool you. This is not old…

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Celtic Connections Festival Announces 20th Anniversary Line-Up

Angel Romero October 27, 2012 No Comments

The popular Celtic Connections music festival announced this week the lineup for the 2013 edition. Held in Glasgow, Scotland, Celtic Connections will celebrate its 20th…

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Albanian Jazz State of Mind

Angel Romero October 24, 2012 No Comments

Elina Duni Matanë Malit (ECM, 2012) Matanë Malit presents one of the most captivating new voices in the global jazz scene. Elina Duni is a…

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Four Little Sisters

Angel Romero October 23, 2012 No Comments

Real Vocal String Quartet Four Little Sisters (Flower Note Records, 2012) The Real Vocal String Quartet, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, has released…

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Zanzibar’s Sauti za Busara Festival Announces Acts for 2013 Edition

Angel Romero October 20, 2012 1 Comment

Sauti za Busara, one of the most prestigious African music festivals, has announced some of the artists that are set to perform in Zanzibar (Tanzania).…

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Earth Warrior

Angel Romero October 19, 2012 No Comments Tony Duncan

Tony Duncan Earth Warrior (Canyon Records CR-7094, 2012) Earth Warrior is the new solo album by American Indian flutist Tony Duncan. The album features a…

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