VOA1

Radio station in D.C., United States of America
  • Washington, D.C.
  • United States of America
Broadcast areaWorldwide (online, or via syndication to selected stations)BrandingVOA1ProgrammingLanguage(s)English, SpanishFormatTop 40/CHRNetworkVoice of AmericaOwnershipOwnerVoice of AmericaLinksWebcastListen liveWebsitewww.voanews.com/t/92.html

VOA1 is a music radio service that is operated by Voice of America, an American international broadcasting company. Voice of America is headquartered in Washington, D.C. VOA's service primarily include continuous 24-hour online webcasts on stations internationally. Additionally, VOA1 is prominently featured on the primary feed of VOA radio.

The programming on VOA1 primarily follows a Top 40 music format, with 5-minute newscasts presented at the start of each hour.

History

In 1985, VOA Europe was established as a special radio service in English, accessible through satellite to AM, FM, as well as cable affiliates throughout Europe. With a contemporary format including live disc jockeys, the network presented top musical hits , VOA news, and features of local interest 24 hours a day.

VOA Europe was closed down without public notice in January 1997 as a cost-cutting measure. It was succeeded by VOA Express, which, from July 4, 1999, was revamped into VOA Music Mix. On November 1, 2014, VOA Music Mix was rebranded as VOA1.[1][2]

Programs

  • Border Crossings[3]
  • Today’s Hit Countdown[3]
  • Country Hits VOA[3]
  • Jazz America[3]
  • Soul Lounge[3]

References

  1. ^ "About | TuneIn | Free Internet Radio". TuneIn. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  2. ^ "VOA Through the Years". InsideVOA. April 3, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e "VOA Music Programs" (PDF). March 2022.
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