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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.
Articles

Hispanic Heritage Month, Focus on Argentina

Angel Romero September 20, 2012 No Comments

World Music Central‘s celebration of Hispanic Heritage month continues with the music of Argentina, one of the music powerhouses in South America. It’s the birthplace…

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Album reviews

Remarkable Staff Benda Bilili

Angel Romero September 20, 2012 1 Comment

Staff Benda Bilili Bouger le monde (Crammed Discs, 2012) Staff Benda Bilili, the great street band from Kinshasha (Democratic Republic of Congo) is back with…

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Bee Gees Brazilian Ballads

Angel Romero September 19, 2012 No Comments

Ana Gazzola Musicas e palavras Dos Bee Gees (Fuel, 2012) Los Angeles-based Brazilian Singer Ana Gazzola has taken some of the most popular ballads by…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Ustad Mohammad Omar

Angel Romero September 18, 2012 No Comments Afghan musicAfghanistanrubabUstad Mohammad Omar

Ustad Mohammad Omar, one of Afghanistan’s finest rabab players, became the first Afghan musician to teach in the United States of America when he arrived…

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Band of Gypsies 2

Angel Romero September 18, 2012 No Comments

Taraf De Haïdouks & Kocani Orkestar Band of Gypsies 2 (Crammed Discs CRAW74, 2011) Two European record labels, Crammed Discs and Asphalt Tango, have been…

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Orient Noir – A West-Eastern Divan

Angel Romero September 17, 2012 No Comments

Various Artists feat. Watcha Clan, Bi Kidude Baraka and more Orient Noir – A West-Eastern Divan (Piranha Musik CD-PIR2545, 2012) German label Piranha Musik presents…

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Hispanic Heritage Month, Focus on Puerto Rico

Angel Romero September 17, 2012 No Comments

World Music Central‘s celebration of Hispanic Heritage month continues with the music of Puerto Rico, a tropical island in the Caribbean. Puerto Ricans and their…

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Obituaries

Ghanaian Master Drummer Obo Addy Dies at 76

Angel Romero September 14, 2012 2 Comments

Obo Addy, a master drummer from Ghana passed away at 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 13th of 2012 surrounded by family and friends. He had…

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Taïga Maya

Angel Romero September 14, 2012 No Comments

Thierry Van Roy – Taïga Maya

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Events

Musicians for Mali Benefit Concert to Aid Refugees to Be Held September 22

Angel Romero September 10, 2012 No Comments

American world music band Toubab Krewe has organized the Musicians for Mali benefit concert to aid refugees displaced by the crisis in Mali. The event…

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