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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.
Abir el Abed
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Moroccan Singer Abir el Abed

Angel Romero April 30, 2023 No Comments Abir el AbedMoroccan musicMoroccoworld fusionworld music

Abir el Abed, a renowned singer born in Tangier, Morocco in 1992, hails from a family with a deep appreciation for the arts. At the…

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Mor Karbasi
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Artist Profiles: Vocalist and Songwriter Mor Karbasi

Angel Romero April 30, 2023 No Comments FlamencoMor KarbasiSephardic musicworld fusionworld music

Mor Karbasi was born April 23, 1986, in Jerusalem. She is an Israeli singer-songwriter currently residing in Seville, Spain. She is renowned for her musical…

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Ivan Neville - Touch My Soul
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Ivan Neville Releases ‘Touch My Soul,’ His First Solo Album In Nearly 20 Years

Angel Romero April 30, 2023 No Comments bluesIvan NevilleJazzNew Orleanssoulworld music

Ivan Neville, a seasoned musician, has recently released his long-awaited solo album, ‘Touch My Soul,’ after nearly two decades. The album is a ten-song collection…

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Various Artists - I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100
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I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100, An Awe-Inspring Album

Angel Romero April 29, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaBill FrisellBluegrassbluesDoc WatsonDolly PartonMatthew StevensRosanne CashSteve Earleworld musicYasmin Williams

Various Artists – I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100 (FLi Records/Budde Music, 2023) “I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100” is a…

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Santiago Cordoba - En Otros Lugares
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Foltrokica rooted in Argentine folk poetry, psychedelic rock and electronics

Angel Romero April 29, 2023 No Comments Argentine musicfolktronicaSantiago Córdobaworld fusionworld music

Santiago Córdoba – En Otros Lugares (Sounds and Colours, 2019) Santiago Córdoba’s second solo album, En Otros Lugares, was released in 2019. The album blends…

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The Kamancha, the Ancient Spiked Fiddle of Persia and Central Asia

Angel Romero April 28, 2023 3 Comments Azerbaijani musickamanchakamanchekamanchehPersian classical musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Anatolia Azeri Kamancha AAK-304 by Arslan) The kamancha is a bowed stringed musical instrument that has garnered widespread use in diverse regions of…

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Osuna - Along the Silk Road
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Along the Silk Road, an Intersection of European, Asian, and Chinese Musical Traditions

Angel Romero April 28, 2023 1 Comment Osunaworld fusionworld music

Osuna – Along the Silk Road (Uren Production, 2023) The work titled “Along the Silk Road” is an exceptional artistic production by the world music…

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Groupa - Kind of Folk – Vol. 4 Iberia
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Groupa Explore the Fascinating Music of the Iberian Peninsula

Angel Romero April 27, 2023 No Comments chalapartaGroupaPortuguese musicSofia Adriana PortugalSpanish musicTtukunak TxalapartaVanesa Muelaworld fusionworld music

Groupa – Kind of Folk – Vol. 4 Iberia (All Ice Records, 2023) Groupa, the renowned Swedish folk music group, have released their fourth album…

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Tanya Ekanayaka
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Pianist Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka

Angel Romero April 26, 2023 No Comments Dr. Tanya EkanayakapianoSri LankaSri Lankan musicworld fusionworld music

Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka, an accomplished composer-pianist of Sri Lankan-British origin, has garnered worldwide recognition for her extensive repertoire of published solo piano works. Her exceptional…

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Melisa Yıldırım
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Kamancha Master Melisa Yıldırım

Angel Romero April 26, 2023 No Comments kamanchaMelisa YıldırımTurkeyTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Melisa Yıldırım, a native of Istanbul grew up in Alevi culture. She embarked on her musical journey in her formative years. During her early high…

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