Turkish American Television

Turkish-American TV Presents
THE AMERICAN DEBUT OF MODERN TURKISH WOMEN’S ART

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Turkish American Television covers “A Dream….But Not Yours: Contemporary Art From Turkey” a special exhibition of modern Turkish women’s art at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) in Washington, D.C.

You will see highlights from the show, scenes from the V.I.P. opening reception, as well as interviews with both Jordana Pomeroy, NMWA head curator, and the Esra Sargedki, curator of the show. TATV was delighted to cover the show which made an important contribution toward increasing awareness of Turkish culture and Modern Turkish Women’s Art in America.

HILMI AKIL, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

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We speak with Hilmi Akil, U.S. representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) which continues to struggle for it’s independence in spite of political and economic obstacles in its way. Mr. Akil answers questions from TATV host Goksin Carey and provides background on the situation in Cyprus. The interview is accompanied by clips from a documentary about Cyprus.

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Turkish-American Hour program is a production of Turkish American Television (TATV)

Turkish-American TV Proudly Presents

Turkish Stars Sezen Aksu with Fahir Atakoglu and Sertab Erener with Demir Demirkan
Recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C.

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In this episode of Turkish-American Hour program,  we are pleased to show our viewers scenes from the concert of well-known Turkish Diva and songwriter Sezen Aksu, accompanied by world renown composer and pianist Fahir Atakoglu, performed on April 4, 2010, at the Strathmore Hall in Bethesda, Maryland.

We interviewed the Turkish vocalist Sertab Erener and composer/guitarist Demir Demirkan during their pop music concert in K Street Lounge, in Washington, D.C. on April 8, 2010. These amazing Turkish stars are on a tour in U.S. to promote their self-titled album PAINTED ON WATER.

We also have a short video about Space Camp Turkey, one of the five International Space Camps in the world. As a space and science education center, Space Camp Turkey is primarily focused on motivating young people from around the world in pursuing careers in science, math and technology. The Camp is located in Western Turkish province of Izmir.

In the last segment of the program, we show another installment of “Living Treasure”, a documentary film about the biodiversity of Turkey.

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Turkish-American Hour program is a production of Turkish American Television (TATV)

Well-known Turkish Diva and songwriter Sezen Aksu, accompanied by world renown composer and pianist Fahir Atakoglu, performed on April 4, 2010, at the Strathmore Hall in Bethesda, Maryland. TATV is pleased to present an HD video of the first few minutes of the concert at http://turkishamericanhour.org/SezenAksuDC2010

Photo Copyright © 2010 Ibrahim Turk
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Turkish-American TV Presents

Middle-Eastern Music Ensemble and Turkish Cultural Organization at the College of William and Mary

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The College of William and Mary, established in 1693, is the second oldest university in the United States. It is located in the historic city of Williamsburg, Virginia. Students on campus have many opportunities to immerse themselves in other cultures through classes, clubs and organizations. One of the classes offered is the Middle-Eastern Music Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Anne Rasmussen, Associate Professor of Music and Ethnomusicology. Turkish-American TV visited the campus and interviewed Dr. Rasmussen and members of this remarkable music ensemble.

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Beyond classes, the College of William and Mary boasts over 400 student clubs. In Fall 2009, a group of students established the Turkish Cultural Organization (TCO) to promote Turkey’s Rich Culture and History on campus. TATV interviewed the founding members of TCO.

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Program ends with music video clips of Sezen Aksu. Well-known Turkish Diva and songwriter Sezen Aksu will perform on April 4, 2010, at the Strathmore Center in Bethesda, MD; on April 6 at Carnegie Hall in New York; and on April 7 at Prudential Hall in New Jersey. For more information please visit www.sezenaksu.us

Turkish-American Television is a Proud Media Sponsor of Sezen Aksu USA Tour 2010

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Turkish-American Hour program is a production of Turkish American Television (TATV)

Turkish-American Television is a Proud Media Sponsor of: Sezen Aksu USA Tour 2010

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Well-known Turkish Diva and songwriter Sezen Aksu will perform on April 4, 2010, at the Strathmore Center in Washington, DC; on April 6 at Carnegie Hall in New York; and on April 7 at Prudential Hall in New Jersey. For more information please visit www.sezenaksu.us

Turkish-American TV Proudly Presents: A Roundtable Discusion on Census 2010

The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) and U.S. Census Bureau signed a partnership agreement on September 29, 2009 to count the number of Turks nationwide in the 2010 Census.

In this Turkish-American Hour program, three guests join Host Erju Ackman not only to discuss this census that happens once in every ten years, but also to focus on the importance of Turkish American representation. The roundtable participants are Nesreen Khashan, Partnership Specialist, United States Census Bureau, Helen Hatab Samhan, Executive Director the Arab American Institute Foundation, and Gunay Evinch, President, Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA).

The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) is promoting the “Say Turk Campaign” as part of the agreement with United States Census Bureau. In this episode, viewers will get first-hand information about the national campaign to count people of Turkish and Turkic heritage throughout America.

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Turkish-American Hour program is a production of Turkish American Television (TATV)

Turkish American TV Proudly Presents
A Tour of Ambassador’s Residence in Washington D.C.

Curated by Mrs. Gülgün Şensoy
Wife of Ambassador Nabi Şensoy

In this special episode of Turkish-American Hour program, Mrs. Gülgün Şensoy tells TATV viewers the fascinating history of the magnificent residence located at Sheridan Circle in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Şensoy gives us a tour of the mansion, pointing out numerous works of art which decorate and occupy the rooms. More on the story, please click here

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To watch the entire program on Internet, please visit: www.turkishamericanhour.org/episode/56

Turkish-American Hour program is a production of Turkish American Television (TATV)