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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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