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AMERICAN MOSAIC 1 - A Night Out at the Movies in WashingtonBy Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch
Broadcast: Friday, May 05, 2006
(MUSIC)
HOST:
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC, in VOA Special English.
(MUSIC)
I'm Doug Johnson. On our show this week鈥?e play music from the Pointer Sisters鈥?nswer a question about C-Span鈥?nd report about Filmfest D.C.
Filmfest DC
HOST:
For twenty years Filmfest DC has brought movies from around the world to Washington, D.C. This twelve-day event took place in movie theatres all over the city. It ended on Sunday. Thousands of local movie fans enjoyed the latest examples of international cinema. Faith Lapidus has more.
FAITH LAPIDUS:
The festival celebrated 2 its twentieth year with a special opening night party. Visitors saw the new British film Wah- Wah staring actor Gabriel Byrne. Mister 3 Byrne was also a special guest that night. He talked about the movie and how it was made. The film is about a young British boy growing up in Africa in the nineteen sixties. Mister Byrne said that filming in Swaziland and learning 4 about that country was one of the best experiences of his career.
Gabriel Byrne in Wah Wah
Filmfest DC movies dealt with two main subjects this year. One theme was the cinema of Brazil. Filmfest DC officials say Brazil is currently 5 producing many energetic and creative movies. Audiences enjoyed ten examples of new Brazilian films and true-life documentaries 6.
Another theme of the festival was hip-hop music. This kind of music started in America, but its influence and sounds have traveled all over the world.
Several films explored hip-hop culture in countries like Morocco and Senegal. One movie is called La Fabri-K. It tells about a group of hip-hop musicians from Cuba. The musicians say their songs help express how young people feel in Cuba. The songs talk about social problems such as racial identity 7. In the movie, the Cuban rappers travel to the United States to perform. They talk about the differences between American and Cuban hip-hop culture.
Filmfest DC also showed new movies from the United States. One film is called Akeelah and the Bee. It tells the story of Akeelah, a young girl with a special ability for spelling words. Her teacher helps the young girl compete in spelling competitions. Akeelah faces many difficulties with bravery and spirit.
C-Span
HOST:
Our listener question this week is from Mohammed Shahrear Sarker. He wants to know what C-SPAN means.
C-SPAN stands for Cable 8 Satellite Public Affairs Network. C-SPAN is a private, non-profit service of the cable television industry. Its goal is to broadcast unedited, balanced programs showing government meetings and public policy events. C-Span offers three television channels and one radio channel.
The C-Span logo
C-SPAN is a private business. But unlike other broadcasting stations, C-SPAN does not aim to make a profit. Cable television systems across the United States pay C-SPAN for its programs. It does not receive any money from the United States government.
C-SPAN's main purpose is to inform the American people about the work of their lawmakers. It also provides general information about political activities. America's cable television industry created C-SPAN in nineteen seventy-nine. It broadcasts meetings of the United States House of Representatives.
In nineteen eighty-two, C-SPAN expanded its programs to twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. In nineteen eighty-six, C-SPAN two was created and began televising meetings of the United States Senate 9. It also presents programs about current events and issues. And it broadcasts a popular program on weekends called Book TV.
C-SPAN three began broadcasting in nineteen ninety-seven. It shows public affairs events from Washington and around the country. It broadcasts meetings of Congressional committees, news conferences, meetings of political groups and speeches by political leaders. The C-Span radio program mainly offers a mix of programs from the three television networks.
Today, eighty-five million homes in the United States can receive C-SPAN television. Estimates 10 say more than twenty-eight million people watch C-SPAN each week.
Internet users 11 around the world can watch all three C-SPAN television channels and listen to C-SPAN radio online. Go to www.C-SPAN.org.
The Pointer Sisters
HOST:
The Pointer Sisters have been a popular singing group since the nineteen seventies. The group started with four sisters. The youngest sister, June, died last month. She will be remembered through the songs she sang with her sisters. Steve Ember tells us more.
STEVE EMBER:
Music critics say the Pointer Sisters defined 12 music of the nineteen seventies and eighties. The four sisters began singing when they were children. They sang with their two older brothers in their father's church in Oakland, California. The sisters later formed a group and became popular during the nineteen seventies. Their first album, called The Pointer Sisters, was released 13 in nineteen seventy-three. Their first hit song was Yes We Can Can.
(MUSIC)
The youngest sister, June, recorded two albums of her own. Here she sings Love on the Line from her album called June Pointer.
June Pointer
(MUSIC)
In nineteen eighty-four the Pointer Sisters won two Grammy Awards for their songs Automatic 14 and Jump (For My Love.) Another of their songs remains 15 popular today. We leave you with that song, I'm So Excited, by the Pointer Sisters.
(MUSIC)
HOST:
I'm Doug Johnson. I hope you enjoyed our program today.
Our show was written by Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch. Caty Weaver 16 was our producer.
Join us again next week for AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA's radio magazine in Special English.
AMERICAN MOSAIC - A Night Out at the Movies in WashingtonBy Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch
Broadcast: Friday, May 05, 2006
(MUSIC)
HOST:
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC, in VOA Special English.
(MUSIC)
I'm Doug Johnson. On our show this week鈥?e play music from the Pointer Sisters鈥?nswer a question about C-Span鈥?nd report about Filmfest D.C.
Filmfest DC
HOST:
For twenty years Filmfest DC has brought movies from around the world to Washington, D.C. This twelve-day event took place in movie theatres all over the city. It ended on Sunday. Thousands of local movie fans enjoyed the latest examples of international cinema. Faith Lapidus has more.
FAITH LAPIDUS:
The festival celebrated its twentieth year with a special opening night party. Visitors saw the new British film Wah- Wah staring actor Gabriel Byrne. Mister Byrne was also a special guest that night. He talked about the movie and how it was made. The film is about a young British boy growing up in Africa in the nineteen sixties. Mister Byrne said that filming in Swaziland and learning about that country was one of the best experiences of his career.
Gabriel Byrne in Wah Wah
Filmfest DC movies dealt with two main subjects this year. One theme was the cinema of Brazil. Filmfest DC officials say Brazil is currently producing many energetic and creative movies. Audiences enjoyed ten examples of new Brazilian films and true-life documentaries.
Another theme of the festival was hip-hop music. This kind of music started in America, but its influence and sounds have traveled all over the world.
Several films explored hip-hop culture in countries like Morocco and Senegal. One movie is called La Fabri-K. It tells about a group of hip-hop musicians from Cuba. The musicians say their songs help express how young people feel in Cuba. The songs talk about social problems such as racial identity. In the movie, the Cuban rappers travel to the United States to perform. They talk about the differences between American and Cuban hip-hop culture.
Filmfest DC also showed new movies from the United States. One film is called Akeelah and the Bee. It tells the story of Akeelah, a young girl with a special ability for spelling words. Her teacher helps the young girl compete in spelling competitions. Akeelah faces many difficulties with bravery and spirit.
C-Span
HOST:
Our listener question this week is from Mohammed Shahrear Sarker. He wants to know what C-SPAN means.
C-SPAN stands for Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network. C-SPAN is a private, non-profit service of the cable television industry. Its goal is to broadcast unedited, balanced programs showing government meetings and public policy events. C-Span offers three television channels and one radio channel.
The C-Span logo
C-SPAN is a private business. But unlike other broadcasting stations, C-SPAN does not aim to make a profit. Cable television systems across the United States pay C-SPAN for its programs. It does not receive any money from the United States government.
C-SPAN's main purpose is to inform the American people about the work of their lawmakers. It also provides general information about political activities. America's cable television industry created C-SPAN in nineteen seventy-nine. It broadcasts meetings of the United States House of Representatives.
In nineteen eighty-two, C-SPAN expanded its programs to twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. In nineteen eighty-six, C-SPAN two was created and began televising meetings of the United States Senate. It also presents programs about current events and issues. And it broadcasts a popular program on weekends called Book TV.
C-SPAN three began broadcasting in nineteen ninety-seven. It shows public affairs events from Washington and around the country. It broadcasts meetings of Congressional committees, news conferences, meetings of political groups and speeches by political leaders. The C-Span radio program mainly offers a mix of programs from the three television networks.
Today, eighty-five million homes in the United States can receive C-SPAN television. Estimates say more than twenty-eight million people watch C-SPAN each week.
Internet users around the world can watch all three C-SPAN television channels and listen to C-SPAN radio online. Go to www.C-SPAN.org.
The Pointer Sisters
HOST:
The Pointer Sisters have been a popular singing group since the nineteen seventies. The group started with four sisters. The youngest sister, June, died last month. She will be remembered through the songs she sang with her sisters. Steve Ember tells us more.
STEVE EMBER:
Music critics say the Pointer Sisters defined music of the nineteen seventies and eighties. The four sisters began singing when they were children. They sang with their two older brothers in their father's church in Oakland, California. The sisters later formed a group and became popular during the nineteen seventies. Their first album, called The Pointer Sisters, was released in nineteen seventy-three. Their first hit song was Yes We Can Can.
(MUSIC)
The youngest sister, June, recorded two albums of her own. Here she sings Love on the Line from her album called June Pointer.
June Pointer
(MUSIC)
In nineteen eighty-four the Pointer Sisters won two Grammy Awards for their songs Automatic and Jump (For My Love.) Another of their songs remains popular today. We leave you with that song, I'm So Excited, by the Pointer Sisters.
(MUSIC)
HOST:
I'm Doug Johnson. I hope you enjoyed our program today.
Our show was written by Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch. Caty Weaver was our producer.
Join us again next week for AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA's radio magazine in Special English.
AMERICAN MOSAIC - A Night Out at the Movies in WashingtonBy Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch
Broadcast: Friday, May 05, 2006
(MUSIC)
HOST:
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC, in VOA Special English.
(MUSIC)
I'm Doug Johnson. On our show this week鈥?e play music from the Pointer Sisters鈥?nswer a question about C-Span鈥?nd report about Filmfest D.C.
Filmfest DC
HOST:
For twenty years Filmfest DC has brought movies from around the world to Washington, D.C. This twelve-day event took place in movie theatres all over the city. It ended on Sunday. Thousands of local movie fans enjoyed the latest examples of international cinema. Faith Lapidus has more.
FAITH LAPIDUS:
The festival celebrated its twentieth year with a special opening night party. Visitors saw the new British film Wah- Wah staring actor Gabriel Byrne. Mister Byrne was also a special guest that night. He talked about the movie and how it was made. The film is about a young British boy growing up in Africa in the nineteen sixties. Mister Byrne said that filming in Swaziland and learning about that country was one of the best experiences of his career.
Gabriel Byrne in Wah Wah
Filmfest DC movies dealt with two main subjects this year. One theme was the cinema of Brazil. Filmfest DC officials say Brazil is currently producing many energetic and creative movies. Audiences enjoyed ten examples of new Brazilian films and true-life documentaries.
Another theme of the festival was hip-hop music. This kind of music started in America, but its influence and sounds have traveled all over the world.
Several films explored hip-hop culture in countries like Morocco and Senegal. One movie is called La Fabri-K. It tells about a group of hip-hop musicians from Cuba. The musicians say their songs help express how young people feel in Cuba. The songs talk about social problems such as racial identity. In the movie, the Cuban rappers travel to the United States to perform. They talk about the differences between American and Cuban hip-hop culture.
Filmfest DC also showed new movies from the United States. One film is called Akeelah and the Bee. It tells the story of Akeelah, a young girl with a special ability for spelling words. Her teacher helps the young girl compete in spelling competitions. Akeelah faces many difficulties with bravery and spirit.
C-Span
HOST:
Our listener question this week is from Mohammed Shahrear Sarker. He wants to know what C-SPAN means.
C-SPAN stands for Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network. C-SPAN is a private, non-profit service of the cable television industry. Its goal is to broadcast unedited, balanced programs showing government meetings and public policy events. C-Span offers three television channels and one radio channel.
The C-Span logo
C-SPAN is a private business. But unlike other broadcasting stations, C-SPAN does not aim to make a profit. Cable television systems across the United States pay C-SPAN for its programs. It does not receive any money from the United States government.
C-SPAN's main purpose is to inform the American people about the work of their lawmakers. It also provides general information about political activities. America's cable television industry created C-SPAN in nineteen seventy-nine. It broadcasts meetings of the United States House of Representatives.
In nineteen eighty-two, C-SPAN expanded its programs to twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. In nineteen eighty-six, C-SPAN two was created and began televising meetings of the United States Senate. It also presents programs about current events and issues. And it broadcasts a popular program on weekends called Book TV.
C-SPAN three began broadcasting in nineteen ninety-seven. It shows public affairs events from Washington and around the country. It broadcasts meetings of Congressional committees, news conferences, meetings of political groups and speeches by political leaders. The C-Span radio program mainly offers a mix of programs from the three television networks.
Today, eighty-five million homes in the United States can receive C-SPAN television. Estimates say more than twenty-eight million people watch C-SPAN each week.
Internet users around the world can watch all three C-SPAN television channels and listen to C-SPAN radio online. Go to www.C-SPAN.org.
The Pointer Sisters
HOST:
The Pointer Sisters have been a popular singing group since the nineteen seventies. The group started with four sisters. The youngest sister, June, died last month. She will be remembered through the songs she sang with her sisters. Steve Ember tells us more.
STEVE EMBER:
Music critics say the Pointer Sisters defined music of the nineteen seventies and eighties. The four sisters began singing when they were children. They sang with their two older brothers in their father's church in Oakland, California. The sisters later formed a group and became popular during the nineteen seventies. Their first album, called The Pointer Sisters, was released in nineteen seventy-three. Their first hit song was Yes We Can Can.
(MUSIC)
The youngest sister, June, recorded two albums of her own. Here she sings Love on the Line from her album called June Pointer.
June Pointer
(MUSIC)
In nineteen eighty-four the Pointer Sisters won two Grammy Awards for their songs Automatic and Jump (For My Love.) Another of their songs remains popular today. We leave you with that song, I'm So Excited, by the Pointer Sisters.
(MUSIC)
HOST:
I'm Doug Johnson. I hope you enjoyed our program today.
Our show was written by Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch. Caty Weaver was our producer.
Join us again next week for AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA's radio magazine in Special English.
AMERICAN MOSAIC - A Night Out at the Movies in WashingtonBy Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch
Broadcast: Friday, May 05, 2006
(MUSIC)
HOST:
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC, in VOA Special English.
(MUSIC)
I'm Doug Johnson. On our show this week鈥?e play music from the Pointer Sisters鈥?nswer a question about C-Span鈥?nd report about Filmfest D.C.
Filmfest DC
HOST:
For twenty years Filmfest DC has brought movies from around the world to Washington, D.C. This twelve-day event took place in movie theatres all over the city. It ended on Sunday. Thousands of local movie fans enjoyed the latest examples of international cinema. Faith Lapidus has more.
FAITH LAPIDUS:
The festival celebrated its twentieth year with a special opening night party. Visitors saw the new British film Wah- Wah staring actor Gabriel Byrne. Mister Byrne was also a special guest that night. He talked about the movie and how it was made. The film is about a young British boy growing up in Africa in the nineteen sixties. Mister Byrne said that filming in Swaziland and learning about that country was one of the best experiences of his career.
Gabriel Byrne in Wah Wah
Filmfest DC movies dealt with two main subjects this year. One theme was the cinema of Brazil. Filmfest DC officials say Brazil is currently producing many energetic and creative movies. Audiences enjoyed ten examples of new Brazilian films and true-life documentaries.
Another theme of the festival was hip-hop music. This kind of music started in America, but its influence and sounds have traveled all over the world.
Several films explored hip-hop culture in countries like Morocco and Senegal. One movie is called La Fabri-K. It tells about a group of hip-hop musicians from Cuba. The musicians say their songs help express how young people feel in Cuba. The songs talk about social problems such as racial identity. In the movie, the Cuban rappers travel to the United States to perform. They talk about the differences between American and Cuban hip-hop culture.
Filmfest DC also showed new movies from the United States. One film is called Akeelah and the Bee. It tells the story of Akeelah, a young girl with a special ability for spelling words. Her teacher helps the young girl compete in spelling competitions. Akeelah faces many difficulties with bravery and spirit.
C-Span
HOST:
Our listener question this week is from Mohammed Shahrear Sarker. He wants to know what C-SPAN means.
C-SPAN stands for Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network. C-SPAN is a private, non-profit service of the cable television industry. Its goal is to broadcast unedited, balanced programs showing government meetings and public policy events. C-Span offers three television channels and one radio channel.
The C-Span logo
C-SPAN is a private business. But unlike other broadcasting stations, C-SPAN does not aim to make a profit. Cable television systems across the United States pay C-SPAN for its programs. It does not receive any money from the United States government.
C-SPAN's main purpose is to inform the American people about the work of their lawmakers. It also provides general information about political activities. America's cable television industry created C-SPAN in nineteen seventy-nine. It broadcasts meetings of the United States House of Representatives.
In nineteen eighty-two, C-SPAN expanded its programs to twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. In nineteen eighty-six, C-SPAN two was created and began televising meetings of the United States Senate. It also presents programs about current events and issues. And it broadcasts a popular program on weekends called Book TV.
C-SPAN three began broadcasting in nineteen ninety-seven. It shows public affairs events from Washington and around the country. It broadcasts meetings of Congressional committees, news conferences, meetings of political groups and speeches by political leaders. The C-Span radio program mainly offers a mix of programs from the three television networks.
Today, eighty-five million homes in the United States can receive C-SPAN television. Estimates say more than twenty-eight million people watch C-SPAN each week.
Internet users around the world can watch all three C-SPAN television channels and listen to C-SPAN radio online. Go to www.C-SPAN.org.
The Pointer Sisters
HOST:
The Pointer Sisters have been a popular singing group since the nineteen seventies. The group started with four sisters. The youngest sister, June, died last month. She will be remembered through the songs she sang with her sisters. Steve Ember tells us more.
STEVE EMBER:
Music critics say the Pointer Sisters defined music of the nineteen seventies and eighties. The four sisters began singing when they were children. They sang with their two older brothers in their father's church in Oakland, California. The sisters later formed a group and became popular during the nineteen seventies. Their first album, called The Pointer Sisters, was released in nineteen seventy-three. Their first hit song was Yes We Can Can.
(MUSIC)
The youngest sister, June, recorded two albums of her own. Here she sings Love on the Line from her album called June Pointer.
June Pointer
(MUSIC)
In nineteen eighty-four the Pointer Sisters won two Grammy Awards for their songs Automatic and Jump (For My Love.) Another of their songs remains popular today. We leave you with that song, I'm So Excited, by the Pointer Sisters.
(MUSIC)
HOST:
I'm Doug Johnson. I hope you enjoyed our program today.
Our show was written by Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch. Caty Weaver was our producer.
Join us again next week for AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA's radio magazine in Special English.
AMERICAN MOSAIC - A Night Out at the Movies in WashingtonBy Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch
Broadcast: Friday, May 05, 2006
(MUSIC)
HOST:
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC, in VOA Special English.
(MUSIC)
I'm Doug Johnson. On our show this week鈥?e play music from the Pointer Sisters鈥?nswer a question about C-Span鈥?nd report about Filmfest D.C.
Filmfest DC
HOST:
For twenty years Filmfest DC has brought movies from around the world to Washington, D.C. This twelve-day event took place in movie theatres all over the city. It ended on Sunday. Thousands of local movie fans enjoyed the latest examples of international cinema. Faith Lapidus has more.
FAITH LAPIDUS:
The festival celebrated its twentieth year with a special opening night party. Visitors saw the new British film Wah- Wah staring actor Gabriel Byrne. Mister Byrne was also a special guest that night. He talked about the movie and how it was made. The film is about a young British boy growing up in Africa in the nineteen sixties. Mister Byrne said that filming in Swaziland and learning about that country was one of the best experiences of his career.
Gabriel Byrne in Wah Wah
Filmfest DC movies dealt with two main subjects this year. One theme was the cinema of Brazil. Filmfest DC officials say Brazil is currently producing many energetic and creative movies. Audiences enjoyed ten examples of new Brazilian films and true-life documentaries.
Another theme of the festival was hip-hop music. This kind of music started in America, but its influence and sounds have traveled all over the world.
Several films explored hip-hop culture in countries like Morocco and Senegal. One movie is called La Fabri-K. It tells about a group of hip-hop musicians from Cuba. The musicians say their songs help express how young people feel in Cuba. The songs talk about social problems such as racial identity. In the movie, the Cuban rappers travel to the United States to perform. They talk about the differences between American and Cuban hip-hop culture.
Filmfest DC also showed new movies from the United States. One film is called Akeelah and the Bee. It tells the story of Akeelah, a young girl with a special ability for spelling words. Her teacher helps the young girl compete in spelling competitions. Akeelah faces many difficulties with bravery and spirit.
C-Span
HOST:
Our listener question this week is from Mohammed Shahrear Sarker. He wants to know what C-SPAN means.
C-SPAN stands for Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network. C-SPAN is a private, non-profit service of the cable television industry. Its goal is to broadcast unedited, balanced programs showing government meetings and public policy events. C-Span offers three television channels and one radio channel.
The C-Span logo
C-SPAN is a private business. But unlike other broadcasting stations, C-SPAN does not aim to make a profit. Cable television systems across the United States pay C-SPAN for its programs. It does not receive any money from the United States government.
C-SPAN's main purpose is to inform the American people about the work of their lawmakers. It also provides general information about political activities. America's cable television industry created C-SPAN in nineteen seventy-nine. It broadcasts meetings of the United States House of Representatives.
In nineteen eighty-two, C-SPAN expanded its programs to twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. In nineteen eighty-six, C-SPAN two was created and began televising meetings of the United States Senate. It also presents programs about current events and issues. And it broadcasts a popular program on weekends called Book TV.
C-SPAN three began broadcasting in nineteen ninety-seven. It shows public affairs events from Washington and around the country. It broadcasts meetings of Congressional committees, news conferences, meetings of political groups and speeches by political leaders. The C-Span radio program mainly offers a mix of programs from the three television networks.
Today, eighty-five million homes in the United States can receive C-SPAN television. Estimates say more than twenty-eight million people watch C-SPAN each week.
Internet users around the world can watch all three C-SPAN television channels and listen to C-SPAN radio online. Go to www.C-SPAN.org.
The Pointer Sisters
HOST:
The Pointer Sisters have been a popular singing group since the nineteen seventies. The group started with four sisters. The youngest sister, June, died last month. She will be remembered through the songs she sang with her sisters. Steve Ember tells us more.
STEVE EMBER:
Music critics say the Pointer Sisters defined music of the nineteen seventies and eighties. The four sisters began singing when they were children. They sang with their two older brothers in their father's church in Oakland, California. The sisters later formed a group and became popular during the nineteen seventies. Their first album, called The Pointer Sisters, was released in nineteen seventy-three. Their first hit song was Yes We Can Can.
(MUSIC)
The youngest sister, June, recorded two albums of her own. Here she sings Love on the Line from her album called June Pointer.
June Pointer
(MUSIC)
In nineteen eighty-four the Pointer Sisters won two Grammy Awards for their songs Automatic and Jump (For My Love.) Another of their songs remains popular today. We leave you with that song, I'm So Excited, by the Pointer Sisters.
(MUSIC)
HOST:
I'm Doug Johnson. I hope you enjoyed our program today.
Our show was written by Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch. Caty Weaver was our producer.
Join us again next week for AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA's radio magazine in Special English.
AMERICAN MOSAIC - A Night Out at the Movies in WashingtonBy Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch
Broadcast: Friday, May 05, 2006
(MUSIC)
HOST:
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC, in VOA Special English.
(MUSIC)
I'm Doug Johnson. On our show this week鈥?e play music from the Pointer Sisters鈥?nswer a question about C-Span鈥?nd report about Filmfest D.C.
Filmfest DC
HOST:
For twenty years Filmfest DC has brought movies from around the world to Washington, D.C. This twelve-day event took place in movie theatres all over the city. It ended on Sunday. Thousands of local movie fans enjoyed the latest examples of international cinema. Faith Lapidus has more.
FAITH LAPIDUS:
The festival celebrated its twentieth year with a special opening night party. Visitors saw the new British film Wah- Wah staring actor Gabriel Byrne. Mister Byrne was also a special guest that night. He talked about the movie and how it was made. The film is about a young British boy growing up in Africa in the nineteen sixties. Mister Byrne said that filming in Swaziland and learning about that country was one of the best experiences of his career.
Gabriel Byrne in Wah Wah
Filmfest DC movies dealt with two main subjects this year. One theme was the cinema of Brazil. Filmfest DC officials say Brazil is currently producing many energetic and creative movies. Audiences enjoyed ten examples of new Brazilian films and true-life documentaries.
Another theme of the festival was hip-hop music. This kind of music started in America, but its influence and sounds have traveled all over the world.
Several films explored hip-hop culture in countries like Morocco and Senegal. One movie is called La Fabri-K. It tells about a group of hip-hop musicians from Cuba. The musicians say their songs help express how young people feel in Cuba. The songs talk about social problems such as racial identity. In the movie, the Cuban rappers travel to the United States to perform. They talk about the differences between American and Cuban hip-hop culture.
Filmfest DC also showed new movies from the United States. One film is called Akeelah and the Bee. It tells the story of Akeelah, a young girl with a special ability for spelling words. Her teacher helps the young girl compete in spelling competitions. Akeelah faces many difficulties with bravery and spirit.
C-Span
HOST:
Our listener question this week is from Mohammed Shahrear Sarker. He wants to know what C-SPAN means.
C-SPAN stands for Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network. C-SPAN is a private, non-profit service of the cable television industry. Its goal is to broadcast unedited, balanced programs showing government meetings and public policy events. C-Span offers three television channels and one radio channel.
The C-Span logo
C-SPAN is a private business. But unlike other broadcasting stations, C-SPAN does not aim to make a profit. Cable television systems across the United States pay C-SPAN for its programs. It does not receive any money from the United States government.
C-SPAN's main purpose is to inform the American people about the work of their lawmakers. It also provides general information about political activities. America's cable television industry created C-SPAN in nineteen seventy-nine. It broadcasts meetings of the United States House of Representatives.
In nineteen eighty-two, C-SPAN expanded its programs to twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. In nineteen eighty-six, C-SPAN two was created and began televising meetings of the United States Senate. It also presents programs about current events and issues. And it broadcasts a popular program on weekends called Book TV.
C-SPAN three began broadcasting in nineteen ninety-seven. It shows public affairs events from Washington and around the country. It broadcasts meetings of Congressional committees, news conferences, meetings of political groups and speeches by political leaders. The C-Span radio program mainly offers a mix of programs from the three television networks.
Today, eighty-five million homes in the United States can receive C-SPAN television. Estimates say more than twenty-eight million people watch C-SPAN each week.
Internet users around the world can watch all three C-SPAN television channels and listen to C-SPAN radio online. Go to www.C-SPAN.org.
The Pointer Sisters
HOST:
The Pointer Sisters have been a popular singing group since the nineteen seventies. The group started with four sisters. The youngest sister, June, died last month. She will be remembered through the songs she sang with her sisters. Steve Ember tells us more.
STEVE EMBER:
Music critics say the Pointer Sisters defined music of the nineteen seventies and eighties. The four sisters began singing when they were children. They sang with their two older brothers in their father's church in Oakland, California. The sisters later formed a group and became popular during the nineteen seventies. Their first album, called The Pointer Sisters, was released in nineteen seventy-three. Their first hit song was Yes We Can Can.
(MUSIC)
The youngest sister, June, recorded two albums of her own. Here she sings Love on the Line from her album called June Pointer.
June Pointer
(MUSIC)
In nineteen eighty-four the Pointer Sisters won two Grammy Awards for their songs Automatic and Jump (For My Love.) Another of their songs remains popular today. We leave you with that song, I'm So Excited, by the Pointer Sisters.
(MUSIC)
HOST:
I'm Doug Johnson. I hope you enjoyed our program today.
Our show was written by Lawan Davis, Dana Demange and Daniel Kirch. Caty Weaver was our producer.
Join us again next week for AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA's radio magazine in Special English.
- The sky this morning is a mosaic of blue and white.今天早上的天空是幅蓝白相间的画面。
- The image mosaic is a troublesome work.图象镶嵌是个麻烦的工作。
- He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
- The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。
- Mister Smith is my good friend.史密斯先生是我的好朋友。
- He styled himself " Mister Clean ".他自称是“清廉先生”。
- When you are learning to ride a bicycle,you often fall off.初学骑自行车时，常会从车上掉下来。
- Learning languages isn't just a matter of remembering words.学习语言不仅仅是记些单词的事。
- Currently it is not possible to reconcile this conflicting evidence.当前还未有可能去解释这一矛盾的例证。
- Our contracts are currently under review.我们的合同正在复查。
- As for 'documentaries', these too are not altogether new. 至于“资料性文学”那也并不完全是新鲜事。 来自辞典例句
- These are not just animations live-action films, comedies, dramas and documentaries. 这些不仅仅是动画片，还包括表演摄制影片，喜剧，戏剧以及纪录片。 来自互联网
- He never revealed his identity.他从未暴露过自己的身份。
- He showed his identity card and went in.他把工作证亮了一下就进去了。
- Don't forget to cable us as soon as you arrive.别忘了一到就给我发个电报。
- The worker attached a cable.工人连接电缆。
- They feel deeply the honour of belonging to the Senate.他们为作为参议院的成员而深感荣幸。
- His unsuccessful senate run was his last hurrah.这次失败的参议员竞选是他最后的尝试。
- Unofficial estimates put the figure at over two million. 非官方的估计数字为200万以上。
- We got estimates from three different contractors before accepting the lowest. 我们得到3个承包商的报价后，接受了最低的报价。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The new software will prove a boon to Internet users. 这种新软件将会对互联网用户大有益处。
- Ramps should be provided for wheelchair users. 应该给轮椅使用者提供坡道。
- These categories are not well defined. 这些类别划分得不太明确。
- The powers of a judge are defined by law. 法官的权限是由法律规定的。
- He was released on bail pending committal proceedings. 他交保获释正在候审。
- With hindsight it is easy to say they should not have released him. 事后才说他们本不应该释放他，这倒容易。
- Breathing is an automatic function of the body.呼吸是身体的一种无意识的功能。
- Modern trains have automatic doors.现代火车装有自动门。
- He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
- The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。