VOA1
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| Broadcast area | Worldwide (online, or via syndication to selected stations) |
| Branding | VOA1 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English, Spanish |
| Format | CHR/Top 40 |
| Network | Voice of America |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Voice of America |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
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
[edit]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 including songs by The Weeknd, Post Malone, Ed Sheeran as well as Bruno Mars, 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "About | TuneIn | Free Internet Radio". TuneIn. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "VOA Through the Years". InsideVOA. April 3, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "VOA Music Programs" (PDF). March 2022.