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October 13-19, 2006

We're spotlighting the Desert - here's music that is inspired by the rhythm of a camel's gait, the singing of the dunes, and the silence of the stars — but not impervious to newer influences!

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Tinariwen

Amassakoul 'n' Ténéré

3:23
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LinkTV: Madagascan Music

Madagascan Music is some of the most tunefully exuberant to be found—not only is it toe-tapping stuff, but it beckons the listener to sing along! Here’s a selection of some of our favorite tracks.

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Artist

Title

Length

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Jaojoby

Somaiko Somainao

4:59

Feo-Gasy

Ramano be galona

4:19

Regis Gizavo

Siniko

4:20

Rajery

Mangina Zaza

4:34

D'Gary

Mbo Hahita Avao

5:15

Tarika

Koba [Franglais Remix]

3:57
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Link TV: Global Tour

At Link TV it’s important to be open to very wide variety of music and even learn to listen to each piece differently. We’ve chosen music from all compass points here. Some of these artists will already be familiar to Link viewers, as they appear on the channel. All have something wonderful to offer.

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Cascabulho

Festança No Canavial

4:21

Sevara Nazarkhan

Yallajonim (My Dearest Song)

4:15

Bonga

Mona Ki Ngi Xiça

4:58

Mariem Hassan

Yasar Geidu

3:23

Saban Bajramovic

Pena

5:21

Peregoyo Y Su Combo Vacana

La Iguana

4:38

Tiken Jah Fakoly

Y En A Marre (Featuring Yaniss Odua)

3:52

Gino Sitson

Bi Nyai

5:02

Hakim

El Hak'ale (It's Your Fault)

4:55
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Link TV: India's Female Vocalists

Reacting off the gorgeous music in our video premiere, "Maati" we’ve put together a program of Indian music sung by some of Indian’s greatest female vocalists, alone and in combination with other artists and influences. The exceptionally strong melodic content of Indian music becomes even richer to western ears when familiar harmonies and arrangements are added.

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Thione Seck

Assalo (Candle Games) w/ Bombay Jayashri

5:26

Kiran Ahluwalia

Koka

5:00

Najma

Dll Laga Ya Tha

5:47

Shubha Mudgal

Haman Hain Ishq

10:46

One Giant Leap

The Way You Dream - Asha Bhosle

8:20

Khaled

El Harba Wine (featuring Amar)

4:32
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Link TV: Highland Sessions

In honor of our “Highland Sessions” here are some traditional and experimental tracks, all bearing that distinctive Celtic stamp. Viewers will recognize Karen Matheson from the Sessions, and Kila, Oysterband and Mary Jane Lamond from their videos on Link.

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Capercaillie

I Will Set My Ship In Order

6:02

Michael McGoldrick

James Brown's March

4:18

Susan McKeown

The Wee Birds All Have Come And Gone/Fisherman's

3:01

Kila

Hebden Bridge

3:25

Mary Jane Lamond

Gur E Mo Run An Domhnallach

2:58

Oysterband

Blackwaterside

3:43
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Link TV: North Africa

Another documentary premiering this week, “Khaled and Rachid” focuses on two very different approaches to Rai, the popular music of Algeria. Here, along with songs by Khaled and Rachid is a sampling of some other artists and sounds coming out of North Africa.

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Rachid Taha

Barra Barra

5:42

Khaled

El H'Mam

3:54

El Tanbura

SHOFT TOSHY

3:22

Hasna El Becharia

Djazaïr Johara/Ah Oueja

8:31

Kol Oud Tof Trio

Sherifa

4:13

Dalinda

Yeslam Galbak

3:27
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Link TV: Squeezebox!!

Keeping with our praise for the squeezebox, here are some great tracks that may already be familiar to our viewers through their videos on the channel.

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Shaluza Max

Mangase

4:14

Tango Five

Libertango

6:24

Taraf de Haidouks

Rustem

2:00

Alboka

Lau Mazurka

7:20

Hossam Ramzy

Elmalek...Farouq

15:45

Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys

Blues de prison

4:13
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Mexico!

Another Mexican artist we’re showing this week is Astrid Hadad, the outrageous diva of Mexico City. So let’s take a trip through Mexico and sample some of its sonic delights both traditional and cutting edge. Astrid, Nortec Collective and Los de Abajo have all appeared on Link.

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Son De Madera

Los Juiles

4:51

Astrid Hadad

el charro morado

4:25

La Negra Graciana and the Silva Trio

La Guacamaya

5:11

Nortec Collective

Dandy Del Sur

4:17

Los Camperos de Valles

El fandanguito

5:06

Los de Abajo

Pepepez

4:36
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Cumbia

With this week’s playlist straddling Labor Day Weekend and the last gasp of vacation, I decided to devote it to my favorite dance rhythm — Cumbia. So here’s to a great groove; one that’s hot AND cool! Viewers will remember King Chango, Sidestepper, Charanga Cakewalk and Bloque from their videos on Link TV.

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Bloque

Dano en el Bano

2:17

King Chango

Revolucion/Cumbia Reggae

3:15

Charanga Cakewalk

La Negra Celina

4:29

Pablo Mayor - Folklore Urbano

Cumbia Sobre el Mar

6:05

Sidestepper

Mas Papaya

3:34

Panoptica

Her Space Holiday (Lydia)

5:49
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Link TV: Roma!

Can’t get enough of that Roma stuff!

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Shukar Collective

Malademna

4:36

Taraf de Haidouks

tiguneasca

1:26

Los Ninos de Sara

Santa Maria

4:17

Fanfare Ciocarlia

Mr. Lobaloba

2:22

The Art of the Gipsy Cimbalom

Bonchidai Ritka Magyar

2:16

Romano Drom

Ando Foro

3:12
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Link TV: Nordic Music

Continuing with Nordic music, here’s a taste of some of the artists we’ve shown on Link — lotsa ladies doing some great singing, and of course, fiddles fiddles fiddles.

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Varttina

Tuulen Tunto

5:00

Garmarna

Gamen/Vulture

4:02

Mari Boine

Boadan Nuppi Bealde

5:34

Ranarim

Skulle jag sorja?

3:28

Frigg

Halling

2:57

Peter Puma Hedlund

Flickorna Svensson (The Svensson Girls)

3:01
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Link TV Sept 29-0ct. 5, 2006

Considering the popularity of Malian, Senegalese and South African music, let’s dip in on wonderful sounds from everyplace BUT!

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Wazimbo

Nwahulwana (Nightbird)

6:46

Kekele

Mace

5:15

Soukous Stars

Nairobi Night

15:43

Samputu

Migabo (Corageuos Warrior)

4:18

Gigi Shibabaw

Semena-Worck

6:29

Pierre Akendengue

Oma Ayiya

3:58
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Outspoken Artists

Here are some great topical tracks from outspoken musicians.

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Artist

Title

Length

Sample

Fermin Muguruza

Urrun

4:35

Ze Manel

Afrika Unite

4:02

Klezmatics

I Ain't Afraid

5:09

Thomas Mapfumo

Set the People Free

4:48

Lucky Dube

Number in the Book

4:43

Tiken Jah Fakoly

Y En A Marre (Featuring Yaniss Odua)

3:52
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Link TV Selections: October 13, 2006

We’re spotlighting the Desert- here’s music that is inspired by the rhythm of a camel’s gait, the singing of the dunes, and the silence of the stars —but not impervious to newer influences!

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Artist

Title

Length

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Tinariwen

Amassakoul 'n' Ténéré

3:23

Bedouism

Bedouism -- Zafer Younis

3:22

Moudou ould Mattalla