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LinkTV: Madagascan Music

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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.

Link TV: Global Tour

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

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.

Link TV: India's Female Vocalists

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

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.

Link TV: Highland Sessions

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

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.

Link TV: North Africa

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

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.

Link TV: Squeezebox!!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

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.

Mexico!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

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.

Cumbia

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

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.

Sidestepper Video Link

Link TV: Roma!

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Can’t get enough of that Roma stuff!

Link TV: Nordic Music

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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.

Link TV Sept 29-0ct. 5, 2006

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Outspoken Artists

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Here are some great topical tracks from outspoken musicians.

Link TV Selections: October 13, 2006

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October 13-19, 2006

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Global Fusion

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Here is a sampling of fusion tracks.

Bossa Nova Girls

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Here are some Girls from Ipanema — not all of them are Bossa Babes, but all of them display that intimate, whisper-in-your-ear sound that was the signature sound of Bossa Nova.

Spirit Music

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Whether it channels the body or the brain (or both), here is music dedicated to the spiritual side.

Brass Bands

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Here are Brass Bands from the Balkans, plus Africa, India and Mexico.

Nordic Fiddle Music

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After referencing Nordic fiddle music, let’s start out with fiddle music from Sweden, and then venture to China, Iran, India and Africa. But we’ll come full circle and end up back in Norway.

Jazz Hybrids

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

Recently a festival promoter told me that jazz audiences seem to be exceptionally receptive to world music. Perhaps it’s an open mindedness that comes with the territory - and the importance of both improvisation and groove in both genres. Here are some great jazz hybrids.

Live Africa, Live Arabic

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

Here are some live tracks—two African, and four Arabic tracks that range from Sha’abi, to Rock’n Rai to Electronica and Jazz Fusion.

Andrea Echeverri Favorites

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

We thought as long as Aterciopelados’ “Complemento” is our premiere, we’d let Andrea do the playlist this week. Here are her choices and comments.

Womens' Voices

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

Link TV viewers should recognize most of the womens' voices in this playlist - they have all been on Link TV in the past year.

South African Sampler

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

Here is a small sampling of South African music.

Dance Tracks

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

Here's a selection of dance tracks: some gentle, some up tempo. But whether you're listening before, during or after New Year, they're bound to get your toes tapping!

Songs for 2007

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

The holidays are a grueling time, and most of us are grateful to get back to our usual patterns. Here we are in 2007...let's chill a bit with some relaxing music and put all the stress someplace else!

Congo's Greatest Natural Resource!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

Out of all the wonderful music we've shown, of particular note is "Jupiter’s Dance," about a man who is absolutely in love with the music of his homeland, the Congo. This film goes deep into the variety of the riches to be found, and you’ll come back agreeing with Jupiter, that music is one of the Congo's greatest natural resource. So let’s check out some Congolese music!

Cape Verde

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

So with all this talk about Cape Verde, let's listen to some favorite sounds.

The Blues

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

The Blues is a remarkable form: a child of traditional music nurtured by slaves, which then started walking on its own two feet. It was the grandparent of rock and roll, and rhythm and blues. Then it went and took a trip back to Africa, and around the world, and a whole 'nother kind of music was begat from that...

Global Hip-Hop

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

The beauty of Global Hip Hop comes from what each culture contributes to it. Keep an open mind — this stuff isn’t about bitches and bling, and there’s real, meaty music to be heard.

Pledge Your Love

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

Valentine’s — a day to pledge your love! Here are songs that explore love from all its aspects, both pleasurable and painful, from some strong women.

How to Handle the Cold!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

It’s February and we’re in the deep freeze here in NYC… Here’s some music from places where they really know how to handle the cold!

South African Selections

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:29:39 -0600

The Karoo is just one part of South Africa, and the styles of music from that country are multitudinous; let's dip in.