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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.
Album reviews

Adel Salameh, ‘Ud Virtuoso

Angel Romero February 2, 2005 Adel SalamehArabic musicud

Adel Salameh – Hafla (Enja CD 9153-2, 2004) and Kanza (Enja CD 9137-2, 2002) ‘Ud virtuoso Adel Salameh performs contemporary Middle Eastern music that combines…

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Obituaries

Martyn Bennett Dies in Edinburgh at 33

Angel Romero February 1, 2005

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Narada Records announced today the death of Martyn Bennett: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of…

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New CDs

When Electronica meets Tango

Angel Romero February 1, 2005

Milan, Italy – Difference Music has released Tango? When Electronica meets Tango… It is the follow up to the hugely successful Tango? (Vol.1) release from…

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Tour Announcements

Peru Announces Show by Cuban Orchestra Los Van Van

Angel Romero January 31, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Lima, Peru – The popular Cuban orchestra Los Van Van will leave for Peru in February, to present its new album Chapeando, local…

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Hip Hop Trio Cubanos en la Red to Rap in Colombia

Angel Romero January 31, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Popular rapper Osmel Francis, founder and leader of the trio Cubanos en la Red, left for Colombia to arrange various…

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Cuban Ethno-metal Band Tendencia Presents Album in Cuba

Angel Romero January 31, 2005

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – One of the top Cuban rock bands, Tendencia, presented here its latest album. Rebeldes, produced by the major Cuban music…

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Magical Sounds of Mexico

Angel Romero January 31, 2005

Flor de Luna Xochimetzli: México, Mágico, Místico (0+ Music OP103, 2004) Flor de Luna (Moon Flower) is dedicated to the sounds of pre-Colombian Mexico. As…

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Awards

Tanzanian Band Wins 6th InterRegional Music Crossroads Festival

Angel Romero January 30, 2005

For the second year running, Tanzania came top at the 6th InterRegional Music Crossroads Festival, held 20-23 January in Blantyre, Malawi. Afrikali, a group of…

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Album reviews

Marvin Gaye Gold Retrospective

Angel Romero January 30, 2005

Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye – Gold (Motown/Universal Music, 2005) This new retrospective of Marvin Gaye, one of the finest Soul (also known as R&B) singers…

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Tour Announcements

Drum Drum launch 2005 USA Tour

Angel Romero January 30, 2005

Drum Drum, The leading Papua New Guinea contemporary performance group launch their fourth tour of the USA in March this year. They first perform at…

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