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Posted Mar 29, 1999 12:00 AM

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MONDAY, MARCH 29


BRV Bravo Profiles: Bjork Bravo's profile of Icelandic singing sensation Bjork is highlighted by rare performance footage and exclusive interviews with the singer.


E! Mysteries and Scandals: Bobby Darin Examines the life of singer Bobby Darin who was just 22 years old when he "Splish Splash"-ed onto the music scene in 1958.


CBS Late Night With David Letterman Musical guest Blur highlight tracks from their new release, 13.


TUESDAY, MARCH 30


BET Rap City Behind the scenes of Busta Rhymes' hip-hopping performance at the 9:30 Club in D.C.


FOOD Emeril Live Sammy Hagar and Emeril prepare drunken ribs, made with Hagar's own brand of tequila, Cabo Wabo.


CBS Late Night With David Letterman Wilco perform songs from their third opus, Summer Teeth.


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31


MUCH USA Da Mix In Da Round with The Roots Join Master T as he welcomes The Roots for a live performances in Da Round.


MAX Year Of The Horse Director Jim Jarmusch helms this compelling music documentary that looks at three decades of tours with Neil Young & Crazy Horse.


NBC Jay Leno Musical guest Marvelous 3 perform a song from their Hey Album.


THURSDAY, APRIL 1


MUCH USA NME Premier Revue U.K. music magazine NME takes a fresh approach to the traditional award show with appearances by Asian Dub Foundation, Manic Street Preachers, Massive Attack, Gomez and others.


TNN Curb Records: The Celebration TNN traces the history of Curb Records with performances by LeAnn Rimes, Tim McGraw, Wynonna, Debby Boone, Sawyer Brown, Donny and Marie Osmond, Jo Dee Messina and Eddy Arnold.


FOX The Simpsons The Ramones make a special guest cameo in Springfield.


CBS Late Night With David Letterman Sizzling siblings the Corrs get jiggy with it.



FRIDAY, APRIL 2


SHO Beat Street A student composer inspires South Bronx residents to new heights in break dancing, rap music and graffiti; with Grand Master Melle Mel & The Furious Five, Afrika Bambaataa, Bernard Fowler, Tina B.Brenda K. Starr, The System, Kool Mo Dee and Doug E. Fresh.


SYN Donny & Marie Adam Cohen, son of Leonard, proves his musical heritage.


CBS Craig Kilborn On his new show, Kilborn showcases white-rapper-gone-folk Everlast.


NBC Conan O'Brien Musical guest Collective Soul interpret songs from this year's Dosage.

SATURDAY, APRIL 3


PPV The Paris Concert For Amnesty International: The Struggle Continues Alanis Morissette, Shania Twain, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel, Tracy Chapman, Radiohead, Youssou N'Dour, Asian Dub Foundation and special guest Bruce Springsteen celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary by rocking for human rights.


PBS Austin City Limits The live music capitol of the world spotlights local act Fastball and roots-rocker Mary Cutrufello.


MUCH USA Big Ticket Van Halen take their Balance World Tour to the small screen.


SUNDAY, APRIL 4


VH1 Behind The Music: Duran Duran A look at the career of super-group Duran Duran, from their early days in Birmingham, England to their international stardom.


SHO Backstreet Boys: Coming Home The Backstreet Boys perform hits off their quadruple platinum debut album at the band's homecoming concert at the Orlando Arena in Florida Dec. 31, 1998.


CNN World Beat CNN explores Sir Elton John's remarkable career, his latest album and his new musical, Aida; also, British band Blur focus on their new album and singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt discusses his life so far.




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