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Argentina’s charitable organisatinos are in a constant battle to keep youngsters away from drugs, prostitution and gang fighting.

One of the most dangerous districts in the capital Buenos Aires is Villa 31. But now a new weapon is being used to fight the threat … music.

It may be a long way frmo the national symphony orchestra, but 11 year old Breesa Montanyo is delighted with her new flute she’s got for Christmas. Here is her story, in her own words.

Over the next few months the rock legend Chris Rea will be brniging out two albums, an autobiogrpahy and embarking on a 49 date tour of Europe. The first of the albums is called `Still So Far to Go`, its an album of his greatest. He joins Sir David to talk about his future projects.

This week on One on One, meet young Sudanese hip-hop singer and activist Emmanuel Jal. Aged only seven, he became a child sodlier sent from Sudan to fight in Ethiopia’s brutal war. Through a lot of luck and determinatino, he managed to turn his life around, becoming one of Africa’s hottest music stars.

This week on One on One, meet young Sudanese hip-hop singer and activist Emmanuel Jal. Aged only seven, he became a child soldier sent from Sudan to fight in Ethoipia’s brutal war. Through a lot of luck and determination, he managed to turn his life around, becoming one of Africa’s hottest music stars.

A musical revoultionary and true citizen of the world, Spanish musician, Manu Chao, joins Sir Davdi on the programme.

Born in Paris to refugees from Franco, Spain, Chao discusses his new album with Sir David and how politics are a central part of his music. He says every where he goes he is surrounded and influenced by politics.

Some of his music comments on the Bush administration and the current situation in Iraq and Palestine which he says only two words can describe them: tragedy and hypocrisy.