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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.
Conferences

WOMEX 2004 Conferences Announced

Angel Romero August 20, 2004

Berlin, Germany – The names and topics of the conferences that will be helt at WOMEX 2004 have been announced. WOMEX is the largest annual…

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Obituaries

Bluegrass Legend Charlie Waller Passes Away

Angel Romero August 19, 2004

Orlando, Florida, USA  – Around 6:30 yesterday evening Charlie Waller was found motionless in his garden by his wife. He passed away just prior to…

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Tour Announcements

Neruda\’s Territories, Tribute to Pablo Neruda

Angel Romero August 19, 2004

Chile – Neruda’s Territories is a musical homage with rhythms and colors of traditional music of Latin-America and the magical poetry of Pablo Neruda of…

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World Music Central’s Guide to New York City

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New York City is the largest city in the United States and the options for visitors interested in world music are numerous. To set things…

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Sufi Songs by Shafqat Ali Khan

Angel Romero August 18, 2004

Shafqat Ali Khan Sufi Songs (ARC Music EUCD1849, 2003) Shafqat Ali Khan has an impressive voice. He is an accomplished singer who is just as…

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Boxed Set of Vietnamese Music

Angel Romero August 18, 2004

Kent, Ohio, USA – Mother Mountain and Father Sea is the title of a boxed set of field recordings made in Vietnam. Each CD focuses…

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Obituaries

Tejano Legend Isidro López Dies at 75

Angel Romero August 18, 2004

Isidro “El Indio” López, one of the fathers of Tejano music, died on August 16. He was 75. López was born to Mexican parents in…

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Rounder Records Releases Rock ‘N Polka By Jimmy Sturr

Angel Romero August 17, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA –  Rock ‘n Polka (Rounder Records) is the title of the newest studio album by 14-time Grammy-award winning polka artist, Jimmy Sturr.…

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Tour Announcements

Blurred Vision partners with Amnesty International – Canada

Angel Romero August 16, 2004

Canada – World rock band Blurred Vision is supporting Amnesty International’s two-year campaign to stop violence against women all around the world. Blurred Vision performs…

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Events

World Record Samba Percussion Event

Angel Romero August 15, 2004

UK – Sunday 5th September at 1 pm GMT (UTC) Samba groups around the world will attempt to set a new world record for the…

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