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'''VOA1''' is a music [[radio broadcasting|radio service]] owned by American international broadcaster [[Voice of America]], located in Washington, D.C. It is available as a 24-hour online webcast and a syndicated program on selected stations worldwide. It’s also available on the main feed of VOA radio. |
'''VOA1''' is a music [[radio broadcasting|radio service]] owned by American international broadcaster [[Voice of America]], located in Washington, D.C. It is available as a 24-hour online webcast and a syndicated program on selected stations worldwide. It’s also available on the main feed of VOA radio. |
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VOA1 airs [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40]]-formatted music, with 5-minute newscasts |
VOA1 airs [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40]]-formatted music, with 5-minute newscasts at the top of the hour, and airs special programming such as ''Jazz America''. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1985, VOA Europe was created as a special service in English that was relayed via satellite to AM, FM, and cable affiliates throughout Europe. With a contemporary format including live disc jockeys, the network presented top musical hits as well as VOA news and features of local interest (such as "EuroFax") 24 hours a day. VOA Europe was closed down without advance public notice in January 1997 as a cost-cutting measure. It was followed by VOA Express, which from July 4, 1999, revamped into VOA Music Mix. On November 1, 2014, VOA Music Mix was rebranded to VOA1.{{Citation needed|date=May 2019}} |
In 1985, VOA Europe was created as a special service in English that was relayed via satellite to AM, FM, and cable affiliates throughout Europe. With a contemporary format including live disc jockeys, the network presented top musical hits as well as VOA news and features of local interest (such as "EuroFax") 24 hours a day. VOA Europe was closed down without advance public notice in January 1997 as a cost-cutting measure. It was followed by VOA Express, which from July 4, 1999, revamped into VOA Music Mix. On November 1, 2014, VOA Music Mix was rebranded to VOA1.{{Citation needed|date=May 2019}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=03/04/2017 |title=VOA Through the Years |url=https://www.insidevoa.com/a/3794247.html |url-status=live |access-date=01/02/2023 |website=InsideVOA}}</ref> |
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==Programs== |
==Programs== |
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Revision as of 06:03, 1 February 2023
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| Broadcast area | Worldwide (online, or via syndication to selected stations) |
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| Branding | VOA1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | CHR/Top 40 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Voice of America |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
VOA1 is a music radio service owned by American international broadcaster Voice of America, located in Washington, D.C. It is available as a 24-hour online webcast and a syndicated program on selected stations worldwide. It’s also available on the main feed of VOA radio.
VOA1 airs Top 40-formatted music, with 5-minute newscasts at the top of the hour, and airs special programming such as Jazz America.
History
In 1985, VOA Europe was created as a special service in English that was relayed via satellite to AM, FM, and cable affiliates throughout Europe. With a contemporary format including live disc jockeys, the network presented top musical hits as well as VOA news and features of local interest (such as "EuroFax") 24 hours a day. VOA Europe was closed down without advance public notice in January 1997 as a cost-cutting measure. It was followed by VOA Express, which from July 4, 1999, revamped into VOA Music Mix. On November 1, 2014, VOA Music Mix was rebranded to VOA1.[citation needed][1]
Programs
- Border Crossings
- Today’s Hit Countdown
- Country Hits VOA
- Jazz America
- Soul Lounge[2]
References
- ^ "VOA Through the Years". InsideVOA. 03/04/2017. Retrieved 01/02/2023.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ https://docs.voanews.eu/en-US-INSIDE/2021/03/05/ada54379-3e24-445c-bad0-58ec6a5b97e4.pdf [bare URL PDF]