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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.
Tellef Kvifte - The Norwegian Bagpipe Vol II
New CDs and digital releases

Tellef Kvifte’s Fascinating Story About the Norwegian Bagpipe

Angel Romero December 12, 2022 No Comments bagpipeNorwegian bagpipeNorwegian musicTellef Kvifteworld music

Tellef Kvifte – The Norwegian Bagpipe Vol II (2022) Norwegian Tellef Kvifte has released Volume II of his Norwegian Bagpipe recordings. These pieces were recorded…

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Kham Meslien - Fant​ô​mes​.​.​. Futurs
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Kham Meslien’s Versatile Double Bass

Angel Romero December 10, 2022 No Comments JazzKham Meslienworld fusionworld music

Kham Meslien – Fantômes… Futurs (Heavenly Sweetness, 2022) French bassist Kham Meslien has been playing jazz and world music for many years as a member…

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Andy Thorn - Sunrise Fox
New CDs and digital releases

Songs of the Sunrise Fox

Angel Romero December 10, 2022 No Comments American folk musicAndy ThornbanjoBluegrassworld music

Leftover Salmon’s Andy Thorn released Songs of the Sunrise Fox on September 16, 2022. The banjo player never expected his music to go viral. But…

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Thomas Cassell
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Thomas Cassell

Angel Romero December 9, 2022 1 Comment BluegrassThomas Cassellworld music

Mandolinist, vocalist, composer and songwriter Thomas Cassell grew up in the bluegrass mountains of southwestern Virginia, in the United States of America. He is among…

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UstadeMaa Zila Khan
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Artist Profiles: Zila Khan

Angel Romero December 8, 2022 No Comments ghazalIndiaIndian classical musicIndian musicUstadeMaa Zila Khanworld music

Lauded for her mesmerizing vocals, UstadeMaa Zila Khan has been called “the Sufi legend of the new millennium.” She is a daughter and disciple of…

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Hailey Griffiths - Far from Here
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Acclaimed Vocalist Hayley Griffiths to Release Celtic and Rock Albums

Angel Romero December 8, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicHayley Griffithsworld music

Far from Here (Posh and Rock, 2023) and Melanie (Posh and Rock, 2023) Acclaimed British singer Hayley Griffiths is set to release two albums, “Far…

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Baba_Commandant - Photo by Martin Demay
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Artist Profiles: Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band

Angel Romero December 6, 2022 No Comments AfrobeatBurkina FasoBurkinabe musicngoniworld fusionworld music

Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band was a contemporary world music group from Burkina Faso. Coming from the city of Bobo-Diulasso, the group was rooted…

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Vusi Mahlasela - Face To Face
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Vusi Mahlasela Releases ‘Faceless People’ Single with Swedish Ensemble Jive Connection

Angel Romero December 6, 2022 No Comments South African musicVusi Mahlaselaworld fusionworld music

‘Faceless People‘ (Strut Records) is the title of a lost recording that brought together acclaimed South African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela, singer-songwriter Norman Zulu and…

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Linda Ronstadt - Feels Like Home: Songs from the Sonoran Borderlands
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The Musical Cross-Pollination of the Sonoran Borderlands

Angel Romero December 4, 2022 No Comments Linda RonstadtMexican musicworld fusionworld music

Linda Ronstadt – Feels Like Home: Songs from the Sonoran Borderlands (Putumayo, 2022) The new album Feels Like Home: Songs from the Sonoran Borderlands is…

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(sic)Trio - Jerga
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(sic)Trio, Jazz Meets Argentine Tango

Angel Romero December 3, 2022 No Comments (sic)Trioavant-gardeJazzworld fusionworld music

(sic)Trio – Jerga (ears&eyes Records, 2022) Jerga is the debut album by (sic)Trio, an act that masterfully brings together tango, jazz and the avant-garde. The…

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