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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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Women Take Back The Noise, Global CD Compilation

Angel Romero September 13, 2006

Women Take Back The Noise– a CD compilation project featuring 47 women from all around the globe who work with sound in various ways, from…

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2007 Mantra International World Music Festival

Angel Romero September 5, 2006

The 2007 Mantra International World Music Festival will be held on February 9, 10, 11th, 2007. The Mantra International World Music Festival is about Music…

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New Releases

Four new World Fusion releases on the Net Dot Music label

Angel Romero September 5, 2006

Boston (Massachusetts), USA – Net Dot Music, Inc. announces the simultaneous release of four new full-length CDs in the jazz/world fusion genres by bass guitar…

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Articles

Online Music Education – Music of the Vedas

Angel Romero September 2, 2006

Indian Classical Music dates back to Vedic period. Dr. Lalmani Misra researched into the music of Sama-Veda and deciphered the notes used in that period.…

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Flamenco Has Come a Long Way

Angel Romero September 1, 2006

The most recent Flamenco-related recordings that have arrived to World Music Central show how far Flamenco music has evolved in the past decades. One of…

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The Sounds of North Africa and Beyond

Angel Romero August 30, 2006 African music

The rhythms and melodies of ancient Al-Andalus (Moorish Spain) are present in Latidos de Al-Andalus – Beats of Al-Andalus (Pneuma, 2005) by Eduardo Paniagua, David…

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Bola Abimbola releases Ara Kenge

Angel Romero August 29, 2006

Nigerian fuji producer and former King Sunny Ade backing vocalist, Bola Abimbola releases his first solo recording in the United States – Ara Kenge (Fast…

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Yeni Turku in New York

Angel Romero August 27, 2006

Yeni Turku will be performing in New York on October, 19th Thursday at M1-5, 52 Walker Street (between Church and Broadway) NYC. $25 Adv. $35…

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Second New York Gypsy Festival

Angel Romero August 19, 2006

Building on the success of the 1st New York Gypsy Festival of the last year, the 10-day joyful and passionate Fiesta Romani is returning for…

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The Bassman’s Band

Angel Romero August 15, 2006 Colin D'CruzJazzThe Bassman's band

Goa, India – The Bassman’s band led by virtuoso jazz bass player Colin D’Cruz, features some of the hottest local as well as international talent.…

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