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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.
Album reviews

Tranzworld Grooves

Angel Romero May 30, 2012 No Comments

Peter Westheimer Tranzworld Express (integrity Music, 2011) Australian multi-instrumentalist and actor Peter Westheimer explores various forms of edgy electronic dance music and global sounds in…

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Roskilde Festival Announces Acts for its World Music Gloria Stage

Angel Romero May 28, 2012 No Comments

Roskilde Festival’s smallest venue, the intimate Gloria stage is set to present a stimulating schedule of enthralling music from Africa, The Caribbean and Eastern Europe.…

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World Music for Playtime

Angel Romero May 28, 2012 No Comments

Various Artists The Rough Guide to World Playtime (Rough Guide, RGNET1256, 2011) World Playtime is a perfect opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful songs…

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Finely Crafted Ladino Songs

Angel Romero May 25, 2012 No Comments

Sarah Aroeste Gracia (Aroeste Music, 2012) Sarah Aroeste is another name to add to the increasing number of female Sephardic music singers. The American vocalist…

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The Feel of a Cumbia Classic

Angel Romero May 22, 2012 No Comments

Los Miticos Del Ritmo Los Miticos Del Ritmo (Soundway, 2012) Some of the best cumbiana and vallenato musicians from Cali were assembled by British producer…

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Young Jarochos

Angel Romero May 21, 2012 No Comments

Radio Jarocho Café Café (Chido Records, 2012) Radio Jarocho is a group of young musicians of Mexican origin, that is based in the East Coast…

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The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969-1973 Celebrate Bluesman’s 70th Birthday

Angel Romero May 19, 2012 No Comments

To celebrate Taj Mahal’s 70th Birthday on May 17, Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, has started a major catalog reissue project…

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Dugu Wolo

Angel Romero May 18, 2012 No Comments

Lassine Kouyate Dugu Wolo (Cowboy Angel Music CAM015, 2012) American singer-songwriter and guitarist Adam Klein has adopted the artistic Malian name of Lassine Kouyate. His…

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JeConte & The Mali All-Stars Release The World for Peace Video

Angel Romero May 17, 2012 No Comments

JeConte & The Mali All-Stars have released a music video titled “LeMonde pour la Paix” (The World for Peace ). The music and video were…

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The New York Pops with Ozomatli at Central Park in Manhattan

Angel Romero May 14, 2012 No Comments

The New York Pops with Ozomatli are set to perform on Tuesday, June 12 at 8:00 pm in Central Park, Manhattan (New York). The New…

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