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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 |
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 24 hours a day. |
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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=April 3, 2017 |title=VOA Through the Years |url=https://www.insidevoa.com/a/3794247.html |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=InsideVOA}}</ref> |
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, was 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=April 3, 2017 |title=VOA Through the Years |url=https://www.insidevoa.com/a/3794247.html |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=InsideVOA}}</ref> |
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==Programs== |
==Programs== |
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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 the American international broadcaster Voice of America, headquartered in Washington, D.C. This service is accessible as a continuous 24-hour online webcast and is also distributed as a syndicated program on stations worldwide. Additionally, VOA1 is prominently featured on the primary feed of VOA radio.
The programming on VOA1 primarily revolves around a Top 40-formatted music format, with concise 5-minute newscasts presented at the start of each hour.
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 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, was revamped into VOA Music Mix. On November 1, 2014, VOA Music Mix was rebranded to VOA1.[citation needed][1]
Programs
References
- ^ "VOA Through the Years". InsideVOA. April 3, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "VOA Music Programs" (PDF). March 2022.