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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.
General News

Cuban Musicians Mourn Pianist Rubén González

Angel Romero December 11, 2003

(Prensa Latina-Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban musicians are again mourning after the death of pianist Rubén González, one of the most famous members of the…

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Tour Announcements

Flute Maestro Deepak Ram and Sarod virtuoso Arnab Chakrabarty on a Jugalbandi Tour

Angel Romero December 11, 2003

USA – Hampshire Media Ventures will produce a most unique Indian concert tour in 2004-05. Deepak Ram (a la Buddha Bar and Matrix Revolutions), one…

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Hampshire Media launches Sarod virtuoso Arnab Chakrabarty\’s website

Angel Romero December 11, 2003

USA – Hampshire Media Ventures has launched the new official website of Indian sarod virtuoso Arnab Chakrabarty. http://www.hampshiremedia.com/arnab The website contains a detailed biography of…

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Album reviews

Hurdy-Gurdy Man

Angel Romero December 11, 2003

Gilles Chabenat & Alain Bonnin Trame (independent release) The piano played a pivotal role in the history of jazz. Many jazz pianist luminaries such as…

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Articles

The World Music Scene in Boulder

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

by Joel Davis and Angel Romero The college town of Boulder (Colorado) is nestled against the Flatiron mountains, 48 km west of Denver. Boulder‘s picturesque…

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This Week\’s Top Ten Best Selling Reggae Singles In The USA

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Courtesy of Kulcha Shok Muzik 1. DUDE BEENIE MAN/MS THING MADHOUSE 2. VITAMIN S BABY CHAM MADHOUSE 3. SHE’S LOVING SIZZLA VP 4. FEEL ALRIGHT…

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Album reviews

I am what I am – A Simple Man

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Burning Sky A Simple Man (Canyon Records) A Simple Man is Burning Sky’s follow-up to their GRAMMY nominated and NAMMY-winner Spirits in the Wind. A…

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Tour Announcements

Upcoming Karsh Kale Dates

Angel Romero December 10, 2003

Wednesday December 10 KOLLECTIVE -Featuring an extended DJ sets by Karsh Kale and Derek Beres "Be there as Karsh opens the archives" Doors: 9:00pm Cover:…

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Rubén González playing piano.
Obituaries

Cuban Musician Rubén González Dies at 84

Angel Romero December 8, 2003 Buena Vista Social ClubCuban musicRubén Gonzálezworld music

Havana, Cuba – The Cuban Music Institute in Havana confirmed today that pianist Rubén González died in the Cuban capital. Details were not provided about…

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General News

Polo Montañés in Wax

Angel Romero December 7, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – By: Laura Mendoza (World Data Service) Havana.- The late singer Polo Montañés, revered in Cuba for his modesty,…

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