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.

General News

Andean /group mitimaes Working on New CD to Be Released in 2006

Angel Romero July 24, 2006

Peru – Andean group Mitimaes is working on its new recording, produced in its own studio in Arequipa. As usual, the album will feature Peruvian…

Album reviews

Niña Pastori’s Borrowed Jewels

Angel Romero July 24, 2006

Niña Pastori Joyas Prestadas (Sony BMG Norte, 2006) The princess of new flamenco, Niña Pastori, has a new recording out and, thankfully, it is also…

Film Reviews

Mandela, a Mesmerizing Boxed Set

Angel Romero July 15, 2006

Palm World Voices – Mandela (Palm Pictures, 2006) Mandela is the latest installment of the must have Palm Pictures series Palm World Voices. The beautifully…

Album reviews

Daoud & Saleh Al-Kuwaity, Their Star Shall Never Fade

Daoud & Saleh Al-Kuwaity – Their Star Shall Never Fade (Magda MGD054, 2006) This double CD is a collection of rare recordings by masters of…

Film Reviews

Fascinating Musical Travelogue of Brazil

Angel Romero July 4, 2006

Described as a travelogue, Moro No Brasil is Mika Karsmaki’s vision of Brazil’s music. He begins by researching the music of the Brazilian aboriginals, on…

Album reviews