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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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World Music Central’s Guide to Tunis

Angel Romero August 2, 2004 TunisiaTunisian music

Contributed by Nizar Chaari with translation made available by Sarah Wolfe and additional information provided by Angel Romero. Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, a…

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Events

The Tartan Heart Festival Belladrum 2004

Angel Romero August 2, 2004

UK – The Tartan Heart Festival Belladrum 2004 will be held August 14th at the Italian Gardens, Belladrum, By Beauly, Inverness-shire (Scotland, UK). It is…

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Tour Announcements

Tempest Summer Tour, 2004

Angel Romero July 30, 2004

USA – Celtic rock band Tempest will be on tour this summer. The band recently released a 3 CD boxed set. It is a comprehensive…

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Obituaries

South African bass icon Sipho Gumede dies

Angel Romero July 30, 2004

South African bass guitarist and composer Sipho Gumede died on Monday, July 26, at the Parklands Hospital in Durban, reportedly of lung cancer. Gumede was…

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General News

Carlos Santana Records Charity CD

Angel Romero July 26, 2004

Thousand Oaks, California, USA – To celebrate his birthday, July 20th, guitarist Carlos Santana has been selling his new album exclusively at all 300 Baja…

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New Films

Johnny Clegg Live DVD

Angel Romero July 25, 2004

New York, USA – Eagle Rock Entertainment has released Live! And More, the first live DVD of Johnny Clegg with Savuka & Juluka. It includes…

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Events

Sines Hosts The 6th Festival Músicas Do Mundo

Angel Romero July 24, 2004

Sines, Portugal – The 6th edition of FMM – Festival Músicas do Mundo (World Music Festival) will take place in Sines (southwestern Portugal) next 29th,…

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Events

Omiala: A Festival of New Black Culture in Toronto

Angel Romero July 23, 2004

Toronto, Canada – Harbourfront Centre presents the first Omiala: A Festival of New Black Culture from July 23 to 25, highlighting all disciplines of creative…

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New CDs

Tarika, Beasts, Ghosts and Dancing With History

Angel Romero July 23, 2004

New York, USA – Tarika 10: Beats, Ghosts and Dancing With History is a ten-year retrospective of one the most important bands in Afropop. The…

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Album reviews

Alan Lomax’s Southern Journey Remixed

Angel Romero July 22, 2004

Tangle Eye Alan Lomax’s Southern Journey Remixed (Rounder, 2004) This CD has generated a lot of controversy because of its use of samples. New Orleans-based…

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