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This Week:
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In Focus: Minefield in Afghanistan
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This gripping Deutsche Welle special documents the role of the warlords in the border areas of Afghanistan and the challenges facing the US Special Forces. The film also reports on the reaction of the local tribes to US influence and the administration of the Karzai government.
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God in Government
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An exploration of the complex relationship between religion and politics in the contemporary world. With the United States as the focal point, and Iran, Israel and India as object lessons, the film asks fundamental questions: What are the consequences when religion and politics become intertwined? What are the fault lines along which tensions and conflicts occur? What is the appropriate relationship between �church' and state in a modern society?
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Festival in the Desert
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In January 2003, a diverse group of world-famous musicians and adventurous music lovers trekked deep in the Sahara Desert to perform and attend the third-annual Festival in the Desert. A unique celebration of the music and culture of the Tuareg people, the festival also welcomes artists from other parts of Mali, Africa and the world to one of the most remote music festivals on the globe. Includes performances by Ali Farka Toure, Oumou Sangare, Lo'Jo and Robert Plant.
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In Focus: Headscarves and Jeans
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A special Deutsche Welle that uncovers the stories of Muslim women in Egypt and their struggle to define a modern interpatation of Islam. Through fashion and other life-style trends, they prove that women and Islam can find a new way in the 21st century.
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New Music Video Blocks
This month, we're rolling out six new video blocks of vibrant World Music. In the past 2 weeks, we've aired #171, #172, #173 and #174. We continue this week with #170 and #175 which include artists such as Julieta Venegas (pictured), whose videos you'll find only on Link TV. Below are some liner note for these blocks provided by Michal Shapiro, our music programmer. If you have any questions or comments about these music blocks or other World Music artists, please write Michal Shapiro at [email protected].
Music Block 170 "Latin Passions"
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With so many romantic songs coming out of the Latin scene we thought we'd shine a light on some of its more topical and philosophical aspects. Both Kinky (Mexico) and Juan Luis Guerra (Domincan Republic) take on politicians�Kinky directs their ire at the president and his vacillations, while Guerra sings African guitarist Diblo Diballa's more general indictment "El costo de la vida" about political oppression and lies. Mexico's Control Machete take on the topic of compulsive gambling and the ruin it causes, as well as the predatory casinos that exploit the disease. Brazil's Tom Ze has always been a performance artist at heart, and his "Politicar" about waste and greed is brilliantly eccentric. Our friends from Barcelona, Ojos de Brujo deliver an impassioned message of karma�that good is stronger than evil, and liars never win. We finish off with Mexico's Julieta Vanegas, in a wistful song that uses a walk as a metaphor for existence. As we walk we can share secrets, stories, or our lives.
Music Block 175 "International Rap"
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We check out several international mutations of the ever adaptable Rap in this block. In Brazil, it takes on a sunny, joyous beat as Rappin Hood and Leci Brandao (a noteworthy singer in her own right) deliver a history of Afro-Brazilian (and other) musical contributions. Then Gokh-bi and Tukuleur, both bands from Senegal contribute decidedly different takes�Gokh-bi's soulful griot style seamlessly blends rap with a message that is simultaneously pensive and positive. Tukouleur take Toto's international hit "Afrika" and take it quite literally back home. Hopping over to Trinidad, 3 Canal give us a demonstration of what they call "Rapso" a blend of Rap and Calypso. It's not such a far jump, as Calypso is by its own nature a format for topical subjects. Heading toward colder climbs, Tru Rez Crew, from the Six Nations Reservation in Canada deliver a tribute to aiming high, and the parents who support their efforts. For a truly zany number, we head back to Mexico where Skeey tips his hat to the classic "El Rancho Grande" with a rap that has him crying in his tequila about a hard-to get rancherita. We finish with Denmark's Outlandish, in a compelling fable about boyhood dreams versus the harsh realities of life.
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Video Premiere
Artist: Issa Bagayogo
Song: "Diamadon"
Country: Mali
Issa Bagayogo has earned the nickname of "Techno-Issa" in Mali. Playing an electrified six stringed kamele n'goni (harp) his music has been embraced by the dance club world for its super rhythmic, cutting edge, yet traditionally based sound. Based in Bamako, Issa now records at the studio started by guitarist Ali Farka Toure. The studio has become a nexus for a budding music industry, with videos like this one being produced for distribution to dance clubs and television stations.
To own the music of Issa Bagayogo, visit the Link TV Music Store.
Premiere: Monday, 10/11 at 7:35 PM ET (4:35 PM PT)
Repeat times are:
Tuesday, 10/12 at 1:35 AM ET (10:35 PM PT)
Tuesday, 10/12 at 7:35 AM ET (4:35 AM PT)
Tuesday, 10/12 at 1:35 PM ET (10:35 AM PT)
Remember that you can own much of the music featured on our music blocks by visiting our online music store. We have either CDs or 99 cent song downloads available for many of the artists on our 43 playlists. Check them out
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Link TV Current Events Coverage
 Mosaic: World News From The Middle East
A selection of daily news reports in English from a variety of Middle Eastern broadcasters. MOSAIC currently airs Monday - Friday @ 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PT). For more information about Mosaic, click here.
Watch Mosaic Online!
We now offer a limited selection of programming, including "Mosaic: World News From The Middle East," via streaming on our website.
 Democracy Now!
A national independent news program, hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez and produced out of the Downtown Community Television Center, a community media center in New York City's Chinatown. Democracy Now normally airs Monday through Friday at 11AM ET (8AM PT) and Monday through Thursday at 6PM ET (3PM PT). For more information, click here.
 Viewpoint With James Zogby
A live call-in discussion program about Middle East and world issues hosted by Dr. James Zogby from Washington D.C. and broadcast throughout the Middle East by Abu Dhabi Television. U.S. viewers may call 1-800-528-2090 with their questions or comments during the program. A new live installment of this program will air every Friday at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT). For more information about Viewpoint, click here.
 DW Journal
Live broadcasts of Deutsche Welle's live newscast to provide you with a European perspective on breaking news. DW JOURNAL currently airs Mon - Fri @ 10PM, 4AM, 10AM, 4PM ET (7PM, 1AM, 7AM, 1PM PT). For online streaming of JOURNAL, please visit our "Live Streams" page.
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Best Viewer Comments Of The Week
(Keep them coming. Next week it could be yours!)
...I have enjoyed your program for about 8 months. Last night you had a special about how the Bush administration took the 9/11 incident to use it to their advantage and make war in Iraq . I admire all of the people brave enough to have appeared in that film. That is when I made the decision to become a member of Link TV. No one is looking out for us except Michael Moore and you. I appreciate your news what a difference we get in your programming the truth. Again thank you for doing and saying what we feel and think but would be called unpatriotic if we said it out loud...I applaud all of you on your good coverage. Sent: 10/2/2004
This is the kind of programs that commercial networks do not show! This is kind of program that the American people need to see! I sincerely hope that americans who watch this program transform this votes in the coming election. Link TV, you are not only done a great service to this country by airing this program, but you have done a great service to humanity! God save this world! Sent: 10/2/2004
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Download A Free Single Every Day
Download a Free Single from the Link TV Music Store every day... a great way to discover new artists! Each day we are putting up one song as a free download. As you all know we have been placing a free compilation of 8 tracks on the site each month. This has been a popular way to showcase some of our artists. Now we will be featuring a new artist every single day and you will be able to start collecting a new song each day from around the world. More...Download Today's Free Single.
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Vital Info
Link TV can be seen on:
DIRECTV - Channel 375
The DISH Network - Channel 9410
Program Schedule and Descriptions:
Daily Schedule
Weekly Schedule
To see the contents of all World Music Blocks currently being aired, click here.
How to reach me:
Robert Eisert
Manager, Viewer Relations
Link TV
P.O. BOX 2008
San Francisco, CA 94126
For comments or questions about our World Music programming, please contact our Music Team at [email protected].
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