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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.
Obituaries

Drumming Legend Babatunde Olatunji Died Sunday

Angel Romero April 7, 2003

Los Angeles, California – Nigerian drummer Babatunde Olatunji passed away Sunday, April 6th, at a hospital in Salinas, California, with his family by his side.…

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New CDs

Gnawa Njoum Experience

Angel Romero April 7, 2003

Paris, France – The “Gnawa Njoum Experience” is a project born from a Boum Ba Clash party at the famous Paris club Batofar where Gnawa…

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Sheila Chandra, The Indipop Retrospective

Angel Romero April 6, 2003 Sheila Chandra

Milwaukee, USA – The latest installment in the collection of reissues of Sheila Chandra’s recordings is The Indipop Retrospective. It features Chandra’s work on Indipop…

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Conferences

Manzanero to Lecture in Spain about Bolero

Angel Romero April 5, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Mexico – Mexican popular composer and singer Armando Manzanero will lecture on Bolero, a genre born in Cuba and strengthened here in Mexico,…

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Folk Music from Denmark 2003 CD

Angel Romero April 4, 2003

Copenhagen, Denmark – The 2003 edition of “Folk Music from Denmark” is now available. The album was released by MXP -Danish Music Export & Promotion…

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Tour Announcements

Valentin y los del Caribe to Tour Canada – Summer 2003

Angel Romero April 3, 2003

Vancouver, Canada – From Cuba, Valentin y los del Caribe has been entertaining tourists for almost a decade. Now ready to embark on their first…

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Barbaros Erkose Ensemble – Sweden & Denmark Tour

Angel Romero April 1, 2003

San Francisco, USA- Clarinet maestro Barbaros Erkose will be leaving Istanbul with his ensemble for an extensive concert tour of Sweden and Denmark, performing 11…

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Euro Lounge

Angel Romero March 30, 2003

New York, USA – Putumayo released this week the follow up to the commercially successful World Lounge collection. Euro Lounge features a range of artists…

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General News

Omara Portuondo recording new album

Angel Romero March 28, 2003

London, England – Omara Portuondo, known for her recordings with the Buena Vista Social Club, is currently recording a new album. The CD, produced by…

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Tour Announcements

Tempest Spring Tour

Angel Romero March 28, 2003

California, USA – Celtic rock band Tempest will be on tour to promote its new album, Shapeshifter. Tempest has been recording and performing since 1988,…

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