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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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Spain\’s Most Celebrated Flamenco Company in the Bay Area

Angel Romero February 9, 2005

Berkeley, California, USA – Spain’s most famous contemporary flamenco star, Sara Baras, will bring her powerful, passionate dances to Cal Performances at Zellerbach Hall on…

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Five Accomplished Vocalists Present Diverse Repertoire In Love Songs Of The World

Angel Romero February 8, 2005 Issa Boulos

Chicago, Illinois, USA – Five acclaimed vocalists sing the international language of love as part of Love Songs of the World on Wednesday, Feb. 16,…

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Guitarist Jerónimo Maya Wins Flamenco Critics Award

Angel Romero February 7, 2005

Madrid, Spain – The debut album of guitarist Jerónimo Maya, entitled Jerónimo (Alma100 ), has been named Best New Guitar Soloist  2004 at the ‘Flamenco…

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The Grascals Debut Album

Angel Romero February 7, 2005

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Rounder Records is releasing this week the debut album by The Grascals. With an abundance of vocal and instrumental talent, the…

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Amparanoia Wins BBC3 World Music Award

Angel Romero February 6, 2005

London, UK – Amparanoia won the BBC Award for World Music in the category of Europe. The Madrid-based act is known for its mestizo (hybrid)…

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Baaba Maal in Africa 05 Events at British Museum

Angel Romero February 5, 2005

London, UK – World music superstar and Senegalese spokesperson Baaba Maal will be giving a special lecture on contemporary African society and the pressures it…

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2004 International Songwriting Competition Finalists Announced – Listen and vote for your Favorite Song

Angel Romero February 4, 2005

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced its 2004 finalists. Songwriting for this year’s competition proved to be at an extremely high level, making the…

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Tribute to Johnny Cunningham in New York City

Angel Romero February 4, 2005

An all-star ensemble of Celtic musicians will pay tribute to Johnny Cunningham, the inimitable Scottish fiddler and raconteur who died in December 2003. The program…

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Nomads Of Rajasthan Live

Angel Romero February 4, 2005

UK – Desert Charm 2 is the latest live album by the Nomads Of Rajasthan, on Sense World Music. It was recorded at the Saptak…

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World Music Guide to Montreal

Angel Romero February 2, 2005

Contributed by Dan Behrman, with additional research by Angel Romero Montreal has been called The most European city in North America. This Canadian city is…

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