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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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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.
New CDs

You Are Here, New Studio Album by Banco De Gaia

Angel Romero May 11, 2004

San Francisco, USA – You Are Here, the new album from Toby Marks (aka Banco de Gaia) is scheduled for release in North America on…

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"Rasarang," North Indian Classical Music Performed By Rajeev Taranath

Angel Romero May 11, 2004

Golden Horn Records released Rasarang, an album of North Indian classical music performed by sarod master Rajeev Taranath. Accompanying master Taranath are Abhiman Kaushal on…

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Havana Caliente Records Releases Historic Album Featuring Los Van Van Live at Miami Arena

Angel Romero May 10, 2004

Havana Caliente Records recently released a DVD of the historic live recording of Los Van Van’s highly controversial show at Miami Arena in October 9,…

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General News

Divine Arts Works with RealNetworks and Saregama for Digital Indian Music Downloads

Angel Romero May 10, 2004

San Francisco, USA (PRWEB) – Divine Arts, Inc. announced May 5 that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Saregama India Limited, India’s oldest…

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The Rough Guide To The Music Of Kenya

Angel Romero May 6, 2004

San Francisco, USA – The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya spans styles such as classic benga, new taarab and Kenya’s hip hop generation.…

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Merlefest 2004 Draws Record Audience of 82,500

Angel Romero May 6, 2004 Merlefest

Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA – An extraordinary line-up greeted record crowds to MerleFest 2004, the 17th annual festival in celebration of the music of the…

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Obituaries

Founding Father of Reggae Music Clement S. Dodd, Passes Away

Angel Romero May 5, 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Clement “Coxsone” Dodd, owner and producer of reggae’s most legendary record label, Studio One passed away in Jamaica on Tuesday, May…

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The Sound Of Fashion, World Beats for Catwalks

Angel Romero May 5, 2004

Lisbon, Portugal – Difference Music (Portugal) continues the original concept of its Fashion recordings. Sound of Fashion is far beyond a seasonal soundtrack. It includes…

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The Rough Guide To Italia Nova

Angel Romero May 3, 2004

San Francisco, USA – The Rough Guide To Italia Nova focuses on the technological developments and a growing club culture in Italy that have inspired…

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General News

Howard Parker and his Hot Take-out Band Recording Live Album

Angel Romero May 3, 2004

(Beatwire) Howard Parker and his Hot Take-out Band will be recording live on Saturday night May 15,2004 at The Sarah Street Grill in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.…

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