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Your Connection to traditional and contemporary World Music, including folk, roots, global music, ethno and crosscultural fusions
World Music Central
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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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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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 and digital releases

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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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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The Sardinian Tenores

Angel Romero July 18, 2004

The Tenores style of singing is the proof of the existence of polyphony in ancient age on the island of Sardinia. But it is difficult…

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World Music Central’s Guide to World Music in London

Angel Romero July 17, 2004

London is one of the great international capitals for world music. It is the home of musicians and large immigrant communities from a multitude of…

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World Music Classics and New Sounds at Sfinks

Angel Romero July 15, 2004

Boechout, Belgium – Sfinks will be held July 29th till August 1st, 2004 in Boechout (Antwerp, Belgium). It is one of the largest world music…

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Athat unites Jewish and Arab musicians

Angel Romero July 15, 2004

Israel – Athar (Footprints) is the new album by by virtuoso ud player & composer Sameer Makhoul. It is a blend of traditional Arab music,…

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World Music Festival Giardini D’Estate 2004

Angel Romero July 15, 2004

Venice, Italy – The 2004 edition of World Music Festival “Giardini D’Estate will take place in Venice (Italy) July 20-24. The concerts will be held…

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