On "The Shrine" this week, recognition is giving to the reality that out of all of the four fundamental elements of Hip Hop, one remains in limbo when it comes to predictable sustainability. That element is of the DJ. With that said, DJ 4th Wurld spends time with Kemi Bennings and DJ Mike Zarin in order to discuss the future of djing by highlighting the dj preservation project, "Ministers Of Sound." Also, 4th Wurld recognizes the 28th year of imprisonment of political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal by airing an interview between him and journalist conrad of "The Shrine," Minister Of Information, J.R. of Prisoners Of Conscious Committee.  And as always, hear loads of new music by Pan-Afrika's finest artists, such as Sade, M.anifest, Dynas & Slick Rick, KRS-One, Buckshot, Immortal Technique, and many others.

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org.

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On "The Shrine" this week, recognition is giving to the reality that out of all of the four fundamental elements of Hip Hop, one remains in limbo when it comes to predictable sustainability. That element is of the DJ. With that said, DJ 4th Wurld spends time with Kemi Bennings and DJ Mike Zarin in order to discuss the future of djing by highlighting the dj preservation project, "Ministers Of Sound." Also, 4th Wurld recognizes the 28th year of imprisonment of political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal by airing an interview between him and journalist conrad of "The Shrine," Minister Of Information, J.R. of Prisoners Of Conscious Committee.  And as always, hear loads of new music by Pan-Afrika's finest artists, such as Sade, M.anifest, Dynas & Slick Rick, KRS-One, Buckshot, Immortal Technique, and many others.

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org.

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On this week's episode of "The Shrine," 4th Wurld honors Hip Hoppas, soulful sistas, and Haitian activists all of whom are partying with a purpose in the city of Atlanta this weekend.

First up, is an interview with Flux, one third of the Hip Hop trio BINKIS Recs (BINKIS is an acronym for "Before Ignorant Niggaz Killed Intelligent Songs").  Flux discusses the tribute event in honor of his fellow emcee/producer Jax who collapsed and died on stage during a BINKIS Recs performance on November 3, 2008.  The tribute event entitled "The Who's Jax Art Show" is a feature of art that depicts the sides of Jax that can only be appropriately represented in art form.

The second interview of the day is with the women of "Soul Sista's Juke Joint," an event that showcases the musical and artistic talents of women, as well as a highlights and supports social awareness efforts in the city of Atlanta and beyond.  4th Wurld not only speaks with the event's co-founder Kemi Bennings, but the listeners get a sneak preview of some of the talent that will be featured at this weekends addition of S.S.J.J.

Lastly, 4th Wurld speaks with Saurel Quettan of The Haitian Alliance, an organization that works towards erasing the disparities of Haiti through different events and actions.  The Haitian Alliance is currently conducting a campaign to provide full reforestation and literacy to the island nation by the year 2030.  In support of this campaign, T.H.A. hosts the annual event "Gala For Giving" where participants get to experience the elegance of Haiti through food, dance, and entertainment.

In addition to the interviews, listen to new music by Sade, Wyclef Jean, 9ICE ft. Nneka, M.anifest, Vieux Farka Toure, and others.  If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org

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On this week's episode of "The Shrine," 4th Wurld honors Hip Hoppas, soulful sistas, and Haitian activists all of whom are partying with a purpose in the city of Atlanta this weekend.

First up, is an interview with Flux, one third of the Hip Hop trio BINKIS Recs (BINKIS is an acronym for "Before Ignorant Niggaz Killed Intelligent Songs").  Flux discusses the tribute event in honor of his fellow emcee/producer Jax who collapsed and died on stage during a BINKIS Recs performance on November 3, 2008.  The tribute event entitled "The Who's Jax Art Show" is a feature of art that depicts the sides of Jax that can only be appropriately represented in art form.

The second interview of the day is with the women of "Soul Sista's Juke Joint," an event that showcases the musical and artistic talents of women, as well as a highlights and supports social awareness efforts in the city of Atlanta and beyond.  4th Wurld not only speaks with the event's co-founder Kemi Bennings, but the listeners get a sneak preview of some of the talent that will be featured at this weekends addition of S.S.J.J.

Lastly, 4th Wurld speaks with Saurel Quettan of The Haitian Alliance, an organization that works towards erasing the disparities of Haiti through different events and actions.  The Haitian Alliance is currently conducting a campaign to provide full reforestation and literacy to the island nation by the year 2030.  In support of this campaign, T.H.A. hosts the annual event "Gala For Giving" where participants get to experience the elegance of Haiti through food, dance, and entertainment.

In addition to the interviews, listen to new music by Sade, Wyclef Jean, 9ICE ft. Nneka, M.anifest, Vieux Farka Toure, and others.  If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org.

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40 years ago in the state of Illinois, Chairman Fred Hampton, Sr. of the Black Panther Party, Illinois Chapter was gunned down along with his conrad Defense Captain Mark Clark on December 4, 1969. 40 years later, Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr founder of the Prisoner Of Conscious Committee is quoted as saying, “This... isn’t abstract nostalgia," when describing a recent speaking tour that he conducted to help reawaken community's interest in the Power Movement. 

30 years ago on November 2, 1979, Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army member Assata Shakur escaped the Clinton Correctional Facility for Women and later received political asylum in Cuba in the year 1984. 

On this week's episode of "The Shrine," DJ 4th Wurld pays tribute to the Hampton legacy and the continued works of Assata Shakur by airing segments from their individual documentaries, "The Assassination of Fred Hampton," and "Eyes Of The Rainbow." Joining 4th Wurld in discussion after the documentary airings are Aminata Umoja, one of the organizers of the "Sistas For Assata" tribute taking place in Atlanta, GA this weekend, and Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr., founder of Prisoner Of Conscious Committee. Music by progressive Hip Hop artists staHHr Tha F.E.M.C.E.E., Common, Zayd Malik, and Dead Prez provides the soundtrack for this monumental episode. 

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org. 

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40 years ago in the state of Illinois, Chairman Fred Hampton, Sr. of the Black Panther Party, Illinois Chapter was gunned down along with his conrad Defense Captain Mark Clark on December 4, 1969. 40 years later, Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr founder of the Prisoner Of Conscious Committee is quoted as saying, “This... isn’t abstract nostalgia," when describing a recent speaking tour that he conducted to help reawaken community's interest in the Power Movement. 

30 years ago on November 2, 1979, Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army member Assata Shakur escaped the Clinton Correctional Facility for Women and later received political asylum in Cuba in the year 1984. 

On this week's episode of "The Shrine," DJ 4th Wurld pays tribute to the Hampton legacy and the continued works of Assata Shakur by airing segments from their individual documentaries, "The Assassination of Fred Hampton," and "Eyes Of The Rainbow." Joining 4th Wurld in discussion after the documentary airings are Aminata Umoja, one of the organizers of the "Sistas For Assata" tribute taking place in Atlanta, GA this weekend, and Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr., founder of Prisoner Of Conscious Committee. Music by progressive Hip Hop artists staHHr Tha F.E.M.C.E.E., Common, Zayd Malik, and Dead Prez provides the soundtrack for this monumental episode. 

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org. 

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Another Hip Hop Ourstory month has come and is soon to go.  Happy 36th Earth Day to the Universal Zulu Nation!  In conclusion of Hip Hop Ourstory month 2009, 4th Wurld takes the time to go "Back To The Future" and highlight artists that are shaping the new Hip Hop capital, that being the DMV a.k.a. The "Tristate" a.k.a. DC/Maryland/Virginia. Joining the program for an interview are some of the DMV's finest such as W. Ellington Felton, Diamond District's own XO and yU, and Doe Cigapom. Later on in the program, 4th Wurld takes the listeners on a trip back in time Native Tongue style with Phife Dawg (A Tribe Called Quest) along with DJ Kemit (Kemit Muzik/Arrested Development), and DJ Rasta Root (Smokin' Needles) all of which will be participating in the Native Tongues tribute taking place in Atlanta this weekend. Hear music by Diamond District, Doe Cigapom, W. Ellington Felton, as well as artists, cliques, and crews from the Native Tongues Posse on the this episode of "The Shrine."

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org. 

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Another Hip Hop Ourstory month has come and is soon to go.  Happy 36th Earth Day to the Universal Zulu Nation!  In conclusion of Hip Hop Ourstory month 2009, 4th Wurld takes the time to go "Back To The Future" and highlight artists that are shaping the new Hip Hop capital, that being the DMV a.k.a. The "Tristate" a.k.a. DC/Maryland/Virginia. Joining the program for an interview are some of the DMV's finest such as W. Ellington Felton, Diamond District's own XO and yU, and Doe Cigapom. Later on in the program, 4th Wurld takes the listeners on a trip back in time Native Tongue style with Phife Dawg (A Tribe Called Quest) along with DJ Kemit (Kemit Muzik/Arrested Development), and DJ Rasta Root (Smokin' Needles) all of which will be participating in the Native Tongues tribute taking place in Atlanta this weekend. Hear music by Diamond District, Doe Cigapom, W. Ellington Felton, as well as artists, cliques, and crews from the Native Tongues Posse on the this episode of "The Shrine."

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org. 

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With all of the talk about "health care," a system 4th Wurld likes to call "sick care," he decided to take a stroll through the back yard of the city of Atlanta and entertain the insight of Dr. David Satcher, the first Black Male to be selected as U.S. Surgeon General (Clinton Administration).  18 short months after the first ever Black person to be selected was hired, that being Dr. Jocelyn Elders, she was fired by the Clinton administration for remarks she made relative to sexual behavior and education.  In 1998, Dr. Satcher took his place as the second black person to receive the appointment.  Since leaving that appointment in 2001, Dr. Satcher has established the Satcher Health Leadership Institute and is living back in Atlanta, GA, the city in which he first moved to 50 years ago. 

On this week's episode of "The Shrine," field correspondent Bruno Gaston talks with Dr. Satcher about his opinions on the U.S. health care system.  Dr. Satcher answers questions and gives his insight to some of the following questions and topics: 

• What would be your vision of health care reform in this country? 
• How do you put into context the reality of a broken system for medical school students who will eventually work as physicians? 
• What can we learn from other countries in terms of health care systems? 
• What can, or should the government invest in certain means of traditional medicine as a means to prevent illness or as an element of primary care? 
• Can black America trust that health care reform will be equitable and non abusive? 
• H1N1 Vaccine 

In addition to the dialogue, there's new music by Wale, Aisha Sekhmet, and others.

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org. 

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With all of the talk about "health care," a system 4th Wurld likes to call "sick care," he decided to take a stroll through the back yard of the city of Atlanta and entertain the insight of Dr. David Satcher, the first Black Male to be selected as U.S. Surgeon General (Clinton Administration).  18 short months after the first ever Black person to be selected was hired, that being Dr. Jocelyn Elders, she was fired by the Clinton administration for remarks she made relative to sexual behavior and education.  In 1998, Dr. Satcher took his place as the second black person to receive the appointment.  Since leaving that appointment in 2001, Dr. Satcher has established the Satcher Health Leadership Institute and is living back in Atlanta, GA, the city in which he first moved to 50 years ago. 

On this week's episode of "The Shrine," field correspondent Bruno Gaston talks with Dr. Satcher about his opinions on the U.S. health care system.  Dr. Satcher answers questions and gives his insight to some of the following questions and topics: 

• What would be your vision of health care reform in this country? 
• How do you put into context the reality of a broken system for medical school students who will eventually work as physicians? 
• What can we learn from other countries in terms of health care systems? 
• What can, or should the government invest in certain means of traditional medicine as a means to prevent illness or as an element of primary care? 
• Can black America trust that health care reform will be equitable and non abusive? 
• H1N1 Vaccine 

In addition to the dialogue, there's new music by Wale, Aisha Sekhmet, and others.

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org. 

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On this week's episode of The Shrine, DJ 4th Wurld wholistically combines some of his many skills as a media professional by wearing several hats.

One hat that he obviously wears is that of a D.J., so his first interview is with Atlanta, GA's own Sol Messiah, Fhena, and new ATLien Saroc and South Africa's own Peter Ngcobo of Soweto Street Beat, all of whom are performing this weekend in Atlanta at The Awakening, headlined by Baltimore, MD's own Fertile Ground. 

The second hat 4th Wurld wears is that of a sociopolitical activist. His second interview is with Mr. Derek George, a recent victim of a hate crime in upstate New York. On October 9, 2009, Mr. George, 18, was assaulted by Bruce Vroman , 23, and thrown into a raging bonfire and left to die. Though he escaped alive, Mr. George is severely injured with 2nd & 3rd degree burns and the history behind what led up to this incident is extremely shocking. 

The third hat that 4th Wurld wears is that of a proponent of metaphysics, spirituality, and health. The final interview of the day is with Rakhem Seku, author of the new book entitled "Tame Your Woman." His book is a guide to teaching men Tantric techniques to assist them in bringing more intimacy and happiness into their relationships with their woman.  Tantric techniques ultimately allow one to uplift and heal their mate within the process of coming together to have sex.

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org.

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On this week's episode of The Shrine, DJ 4th Wurld wholistically combines some of his many skills as a media professional by wearing several hats.

One hat that he obviously wears is that of a D.J., so his first interview is with Atlanta, GA's own Sol Messiah, Fhena, and new ATLien Saroc and South Africa's own Peter Ngcobo of Soweto Street Beat, all of whom are performing this weekend in Atlanta at The Awakening, headlined by Baltimore, MD's own Fertile Ground. 

The second hat 4th Wurld wears is that of a sociopolitical activist. His second interview is with Mr. Derek George, a recent victim of a hate crime in upstate New York. On October 9, 2009, Mr. George, 18, was assaulted by Bruce Vroman , 23, and thrown into a raging bonfire and left to die. Though he escaped alive, Mr. George is severely injured with 2nd & 3rd degree burns and the history behind what led up to this incident is extremely shocking. 

The third hat that 4th Wurld wears is that of a proponent of metaphysics, spirituality, and health. The final interview of the day is with Rakhem Seku, author of the new book entitled "Tame Your Woman." His book is a guide to teaching men Tantric techniques to assist them in bringing more intimacy and happiness into their relationships with their woman.  Tantric techniques ultimately allow one to uplift and heal their mate within the process of coming together to have sex.

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org.

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On this week's episode of The Shrine, DJ 4th Wurld kicks everything off with an interview with Aisha Sekhmet, the femcee who penned the song "White Man's Bitch."  Upon the debut of her song's video on the internet, it received 100,000 views in just one day.  4th Wurld speaks with her regarding her story, the success of the song, and the future of her career.  4th Wurld also airs a brand new segment of "Rhythm United," (www.rhythmunited.podomatic.com) with this week's feature being Ali Farka Toure, the king of Malian Blues music.  Lastly, Yemi Toure of the International Black Man Film Festival stops by to speak about the 8th Annual festival.  A regular guest on The Shrine annually, brotha Toure gives a brief on the festival's developments over the last year as well as some of the highlight films for this year's festival.  All this, in addition to new music by Wunmi, Jay Electronica, Doe Cigapom, and others.  

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org.

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On this week's episode of The Shrine, DJ 4th Wurld kicks everything off with an interview with Aisha Sekhmet, the femcee who penned the song "White Man's Bitch."  Upon the debut of her song's video on the internet, it received 100,000 views in just one day.  4th Wurld speaks with her regarding her story, the success of the song, and the future of her career.  4th Wurld also airs a brand new segment of "Rhythm United," (www.rhythmunited.podomatic.com) with this week's feature being Ali Farka Toure, the king of Malian Blues music.  Lastly, Yemi Toure of the International Black Man Film Festival stops by to speak about the 8th Annual festival.  A regular guest on The Shrine annually, brotha Toure gives a brief on the festival's developments over the last year as well as some of the highlight films for this year's festival.  All this, in addition to new music by Wunmi, Jay Electronica, Doe Cigapom, and others.  

If you like this program, always click the "send to friends" link and for further information, the email address is tenisio@wrfg.org.

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On this week's episode of The Shrine, DJ 4th Wurld highlights Hip Hop label and crew Second Subject Recordings and Solillaquists Of Sound.  As Hip Hop History Month begins in November, 4th Wurld felt it would be best to give a preliminary introduction to the month by highlighting a group of Hip Hoppas who are helping to usher in the new era of Hip Hop.  Representing all 9 elements of the culture, that being djing, break dancing, emceeing, aerosol writing, beatboxing, street fashion, street language, street knowledge, street entrepreneurialism, members of the two units respectively represent different ethnicities, different upbringings, different spiritual foundations, yet one common mission.  Solillaquists Of Sound along with Second Subject Recordings definitely prove that Hip Hop will never die.  Hear music from artists out of the Second Subject Recordings camp and also hear new music by Solillaquists Of Sound all on this week's episode of The Shrine.  

If you like this program, remember to click on the "send to friends" link and for information, the email is rhythmunited@gmail.com.

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