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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 and digital releases

Rough Guide To Scottish Music 2nd Edition

Angel Romero April 27, 2003

San Francisco, USA – Rough Guide To Scottish Music 2nd Edition. This entirely new Rough Guide collection explores Scotland’s vibrant music scene. With a wonderfully…

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General News

Non-traditional Record Label R2 Lets Traditional Artists Profit

Angel Romero April 26, 2003

Toronto, Canada – R2, a new record label specializing in the promotion of music from the Celtic world, has just made it easier for European…

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FloydFest Outta’ this World Music

Angel Romero April 26, 2003 Floydfest

The 2nd annual FloydFest blasts off August 15-17, 2003 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Floyd, Virginia. Featuring roots from the bush to the Blue…

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World Music Portal has been renamed World Music Central

Angel Romero April 25, 2003

 Durham, North Carolina, USA – World Music Portal has been renamed World Music Central and we have a lot of new and exciting features. New…

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Pinecastle Signs the Churchmen

Angel Romero April 25, 2003

Orlando, USA – Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of its newest addition to the company’s roster, The Churchmen. The Churchmen are an established bluegrass…

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Matahambre Son, Short Stories About Cuba

Angel Romero April 25, 2003

Hamburg, Germany – Matahambre Son is a recording packaged in a booklet form, full of gorgeous photography of the people and places that make up…

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Deadline for Artists who Want to Showcase at Folk Alliance

Angel Romero April 24, 2003

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA –  Showcase applications for the 16th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference in San Diego are now being accepted by the Folk…

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Deepak Ram – Beauty in Diversity

Angel Romero April 24, 2003

San Francisco, USA – Golden Horn Records has released the new album by masterful musician Deepak Ram. This is the follow-up to his previous release…

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The Rustavi Choir on Tour

Angel Romero April 23, 2003

Tbilisi, Georgia – The Rustavi Choir, one of the finest folk choirs in the world will be touring several European countries in the next months.…

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The Best of Battlefield Band

Angel Romero April 23, 2003

Boston, USA – Temple Records has released The Best of Battlefield Band, which is now available. Battlefield Band has been touring the world for 33…

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