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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.
Ghetto Kumbé
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Artist Profiles: Ghetto Kumbé

Angel Romero June 25, 2022 No Comments Afro-ColombianAfro-Futurist musicColombiaColombian musicGhetto Kumbéworld fusionworld music

Afro-Futuristic Colombian band Ghetto Kumbé was founded at the end of 2014 by three musicians from the culturally rich and diverse Caribbean coast of Colombia.…

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Vilsevind
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Artist Profiles: Vilsevind

Angel Romero June 25, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicNordic musicSwedenSwedish folk musicSwedish musicVilsevindworld fusionworld music

Gothenburg-based Swedish folk music act Vilsevind brings together the Swedish Nordic and Celtic traditions. The songs are sung in Swedish, English, Spanish, Welsh, Latin, and…

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Parafonè
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Artist Profiles: Parafonè

Angel Romero June 24, 2022 No Comments Calabrian musicItalian musicItalyParafonèworld music

The ethno-groove Calabrian band Parafonè has been in business since the mid-2000s. They are an effective example on how one finds inspiration in the rich…

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Cover of the album Club Series Chapter One by Oliver Nayoka
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Irresistible Igbo Highlife with a Rumba Twist

Angel Romero June 23, 2022 No Comments African musicelectric guitarHighlifeIgbo HighlifeNigerian musicOliver Nayokaworld music

Oliver Nayoka – Club Series Chapter One (Palenque Records, 2022) “Club Series Chapter One” introduces the music of skilled guitarist, vocalist and composer Oliver Nayoka,…

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Cover of the album Canelita Sabrosa by Canelita Sabrosa
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Tasty Cinnamon Grooves

Angel Romero June 23, 2022 No Comments Canelita SabrosaLatin jazzLatin rocksmooth jazzworld fusion

Canelita Sabrosa – Canelita Sabrosa (2022) American band Canelita Sabrosa (tasty cinnamon) performs a pleasurable mix of smooth Latin Jazz and Cuban rhythms with engaging…

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Startijenn - Photo by Eric Legret
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Artist Profiles: Startijenn

Angel Romero June 22, 2022 No Comments Breton musicCeltic musicFranceFrench musicStartijenn

Startijenn is one of the leading acts in the Breton folk music scene. The quintet performs regularly at Brittany’s festou-noz (traditional dance festivals) as well…

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Cover of the album Anomaly by Jasdeep Singh Degun
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Extraordinary Debut Album from sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun

Angel Romero June 21, 2022 No Comments Indian classical musicIndian musicJasdeep Singh Degunsitarworld fusionworld music

Jasdeep Singh Degun – Anomaly (Real World Records, 2022) British sitar player and composer Jasdeep Singh Degun is a rising talent in world music. Although…

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Jasdeep Singh Degun - Photo by Adam Lyons
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Artist Profiles: Jasdeep Singh Degun

Angel Romero June 21, 2022 No Comments Indian classical musicIndian musicJasdeep Singh Degunsitarworld fusion

Jasdeep Singh Degun was born and raised in Leeds in northern England, and still lives there. He is the second son of nonmusical parents, born…

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Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Imágenes Latinas
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Formidable Hard Salsa from Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Angel Romero June 20, 2022 No Comments Cuban musichard salsaLatin jazzPuerto Rican musicsalsasalsa duraSpanish Harlem Orchestra

Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Imágenes Latinas (Ovation Records, 2022) Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the masters of salsa dura (hard salsa) and Latin Jazz, are back with…

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Cover of the album In the Groove by Planet Drum
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Masters of Groove Send a Powerful Message of Global Healing

Angel Romero June 19, 2022 No Comments drummingGiovanni Hidalgoglobal musicMickey HartpercussionPlanet DrumSikiru Adepojuworld fusionworld musicZakir Hussain

Planet Drum – In the Groove (2022) Planet Drum, the international world music supergroup of master drummers, is back with “In The Groove”, an album…

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