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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.
Cover of the album Folklore by Dario Acosta
Album reviews

Argentina is the Thread Running Through Dario Acosta Teich’s ‘Folklore’ Album

Angel Romero July 2, 2022 No Comments Argentine musicDario Acosta Teichworld fusionworld jazz

Dario Acosta Teich – Folklore (Tiger Turn, 2022) Folklore is Dario Acosta Teich’s tribute to Argentine folk music. Although Argentine guitarist and composer Acosta is…

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Michael Cleveland - Photo by Amy Richmond
Awards

Renowned Fiddler Michael Cleveland Named 2022 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow

Angel Romero June 30, 2022 No Comments BluegrassMichael ClevelandNational Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is continuing its long history of honoring the United States of America’s rich, artistic heritage with the announcement…

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Tiken Jah Fakoly
Awards

Tiken Jah Fakoly Winner of the Prix Nuits d’Afrique pour la Francophonie 2022 Award

Angel Romero June 30, 2022 No Comments African musicAfrican reggaeReggaeTiken Jah Fakoly

Canada’s Festival International Nuits d’Afrique will pay tribute to the ambassador of African reggae Tiken Jah Fakoly by awarding him the Prix Nuits d’Afrique pour…

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Daniel Herskedal
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Daniel Herskedal

Angel Romero June 27, 2022 No Comments bass trumpetDaniel HerskedalJazzNorwayNorwegian musictuba

Daniel Herskedal is an award-winning virtuoso musician and composer, specialized in tuba and bass trumpet. He was born April 2, 1982, in Molde, Møre og…

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Cover of the album A la Casa de las Locas by Acetre
Album reviews

Berguiling Songs and Tunes from the Borderlands of Western Spain

Angel Romero June 26, 2022 No Comments Acetrealborada extremeñacorridinhocorridiñoExtremaduraExtremaduran musicfadoperantonpindongoPortuguese musicSpanish musictonada festivaverdegaio

Acetre – A la Casa de las Locas (Acetre, 2021) “A la Casa de las Locas” is Acetre‘s latest album, with which they continue their…

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Ghetto Kumbé
Artist Profiles

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
Artist Profiles

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
Artist Profiles

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
Album reviews

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
Album reviews

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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