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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.
Artist Profiles

The Chéhadé brothers

Angel Romero November 12, 2006 No Comments Arabic musicPalestinian musicThe Chéhadé brothers

The Chéhadé brothers are singer-songwriters from Jerusalem. They were born and raised in a family where art had an important place. Their home was an…

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Album reviews

Songs from the Shetland Isles by Shoormal

Angel Romero November 2, 2006

Review by Hugh McKay. Shoormal Turning Tide (Greentrax Records, 2006 What can I say about this album? As it turns out there’s so much to…

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New Releases

Brazilian Music Recommendations for the Holidays

Angel Romero October 29, 2006 Brazilian music

Singer and keyboardist Eliane Elias’ entrancing style combines Brazilian rhythms with world music, funk, electronica and pop elements. On Around the City, Elias presents some…

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General News

Canadian Company Signs Portuguese Artist

Angel Romero October 8, 2006

Canada – Mirateca Arts Management (MAM) signed an exclusive Canadian deal with Portugal’s “New Generation” fado singer, Joana Amendoeira. Principal Manager, Terry Costa, is excited…

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New Cuban Dance DVD "Danza Charanguero"

Angel Romero October 7, 2006

Boogalu Productions has just released “Danza Charanguero” DVD – popular dances of Cuba. “Danza Charanguero” is a spirited celebration of Cuba’s popular music and dance…

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Wiki Music Fan Site Created For Music Lovers, By Music Lovers Is Now Online

Angel Romero October 2, 2006

WikiWebGuide LLC launches the newest and comprehensive Wiki of mainstream and independent musical artists and their works. The website can be found at http://www.wikimusicguide.com. The…

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Tour Announcements

Suzana da Camara tours British Columbia

Angel Romero September 30, 2006

Suzana Da Camara, accompanied by Mike Dell on guitar, introduces an exotic style with songs in English Portuguese (with a Brazilian feel) and French. This…

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Events

Let’s Share Cultures Festival – Budapest

Angel Romero September 27, 2006

The festival Let’s Share Cultures in Budapest intends to bring together two different cultures at the same time, in the same space. It aims at…

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Events

Hassan Hakmoun at HotHouse in Chicago October 13

Angel Romero September 20, 2006

Legendary Gnawa musician Hassan Hakmoun will be performing at Chicago’s HotHouse in October. Gnawa music’s integration of African rhythms and sensibility has been compared to…

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New CDs

New Release by Ud Virtuoso Rahim AlHaj

Angel Romero September 13, 2006

Fast Horse Recordings releases Friendship, a new CD by Iraqi ud player Rahim Alhaj backed by his Sadaka String Quartet. In 1991, after the first…

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