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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.
Film Reviews

Paradise Lost Namgyal Lhamo’s Sensational Video

Angel Romero August 2, 2008 No Comments Tibetan music

Tibetan singer Namgyal Lhamo’s latest music video ‘Chang Yare’-Paradise Lost is spellbinding. If you thought that Tibetan music was just about ethereal loops that blended…

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Album reviews

Celebrating Gordon’s Musical Treasure

Angel Romero August 1, 2008 No Comments

Various Artists A Celebration of the Music of Gordon Duncan, A National Treasure (Greentrax, 2008) In 2007 Scottish musicians got together to celebrate the music…

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Events

Iberian Divas Dulce Pontes and Estrella Morente at World Expo Zaragoza 2008

Angel Romero July 30, 2008 No Comments

Flamenco star Estrella Morente and Portuguese diva Dulce Pontes will perform at Expo 2008’s Anfiteatro 43 on August 3 at 11 p.m.. The show was…

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Events

San Francisco World Music Festival 2008 Focuses on Global Reeds

Angel Romero July 30, 2008 No Comments

The theme of this year’s San Francisco World Music Festival will be "The Reeds Give Way to the Wind." In many cultures throughout the world,…

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Events

Iconic Jamaican Roots Reggae Band, Culture in New York

Angel Romero July 29, 2008 No Comments

On August 11th, world music club S.O.B.’s will present the iconic roots reggae band, Culture. Founded in the 1970’s golden age of reggae, Culture has…

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General News

WOMAD Director Calls 2008 Festival a Success

Angel Romero July 29, 2008 No Comments

The 2008 WOMAD world music festival in the UK has proved a massive success. Back at Charlton Park, Wiltshire for the second year, Lord Suffolk’s…

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Album reviews

Mutual Respect

Angel Romero July 24, 2008

El Lebrijano Cuando Lebrijano Canta Se Moja El Agua (Rosevil, 2008) Juan Peña "El Lebrijano" is a living legend among Flamenco singers. Even though he…

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Album reviews

Accordion Groovemaster

Angel Romero July 20, 2008

  Sharon Shannon – Live at Dolans (2006) and Renegade (2007) Two CDs by Sharon Shannon, the queen of Irish accordion music, are now out…

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Events

Jamaican Reggae Star Stevie Culture to Grace the Stage of Reggae On The River 2008

Angel Romero July 18, 2008

San Francisco (California), USA – Jamaican Reggae star Stevie Culture will be performing at the return of the original Reggae On The River Saturday July…

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Turiya Mareya and Charlie Chavez at the Baja Jazz Festival

Angel Romero July 18, 2008 Turiya Mareya

Turiya Mareya and timbalero Charlie Chavez will perform at the Baja Jazz Festival2008 in Tijuana. the concert will take place July 26th at  Casa De…

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