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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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Brooklyn Flamencos

Angel Romero April 26, 2012 1 Comment

Caramelo Ride (independent, 2012) Caramelo is an American band from New York City, composed of musicians and flamenco dancers inspired by Spanish flamenco hybrids as…

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Slow Funk

Angel Romero April 26, 2012 No Comments

Rob Make It Fast Make It Slow (Soundway SNWLP0490, 2012) The Soundway label presents another of its amazing African music discoveries. Make It Fast Make…

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Obituaries

Cuban Percussion Master Luis Abreu Dies at 73

Angel Romero April 18, 2012 No Comments

Luis Abreu, one of the musicians of the legendary Cuban rumba group Los Papines, died Tuesday, April 17th in Havana. He was 73 years old.…

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Legends of Fado

Angel Romero April 17, 2012 No Comments

Various Artists Legends of Fado (ARC Music EUCD2357, 2012) Legends of Fado will take you to the music performed by some of the essential artists…

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Dust And Dirt

Angel Romero April 16, 2012 No Comments

The Black Seeds Dust And Dirt (Easy Star Records ES-1029, 2012) New Zealand band The Black Seeds has some of the coolest grooves in the…

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Essential Nigerian Afrobeat Reissue of The Lijadu Sisters Mother Africa Album

Angel Romero April 15, 2012 No Comments

The Lijadu Sisters Mother Africa (Knitting Factory Records, 2012) Mother Africa, one of the classic Nigerian Afrobeat albums by The Lijadu Sisters is now available…

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Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Sensation

Angel Romero April 14, 2012 No Comments

The Funkees ‘Dancing Time: The Best of Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77‘ (Soundway, 2012) Soundway continues its exploration of 1970s Nigerian music with a…

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Influential Portuguese Band Madredeus to Perform in UK

Angel Romero April 8, 2012 No Comments

Madredeus, the essential Portuguese band led by Pedro Ayres Magalhães, is back onstage again after a six year sabbatical, celebrating their 25th anniversary. The show…

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Crossing the Line Between Jazz and Folk

Angel Romero April 6, 2012 No Comments

Elin Furubotn Heilt Nye Vei (Ozella Music; U.S. Release: 2012) Heilt Nye Vei marks the international debut of respected Norwegian singer-songwriter Elin Furubotn. Her music…

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Into The Light

Angel Romero April 3, 2012 No Comments

Clara Ponty Into The Light (Eden Records/Le Chant du Monde 2742026. International release: 2012) Into The Light is Clara Ponty’s first album as a vocalist.…

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