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Absolute Radio

One of the U.K.’s hottest radio stations, Absolute Radio features the biggest hits of today along with some of the biggest pop and rock hits from the last four decades. Absolute Radio also has some of the hottest presenters on the U.K. radio dial including Christian O’Connell, Geoff Lloyd, Russ Williams, Neil Francis, Nick Jackson and Ben Jones. It’s these on-air hosts who make the Absolute Studios such a welcoming place for all of the music stars who come into talk and play – in fact, you never know who is going to show up! Absolute Radio U.K. continues to set the standard for music radio stations throughout the U.K., with it's fresh music, hip presenters and cool attitude.

Bob — The New Alternative

If you’re looking for the latest, hottest music from the biggest rock bands all over the world— you’ve found it... Bob doesn’t follow the trends – he sets them!!! Turn up the volume to 11 and listen to the latest hits from artists like Nirvana, Weezer, Travis, Audioslave, U2, The Clash, Greenday, Sum 41, Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Blink 182, Stereophonics, Foo Fighters, Oasis and many more. Bob has the new music and a new attitude. Bob - it’s the New Alternative.

East Coast Radio

Based in Durban, South Africa, East Coast Radio is the second largest regional radio station in South Africa. It features a mix of today’s popular pop music along with songs from the last few decades that still have meaning today. East Coast Radio is plugged into the local community as well and keeps its listeners abreast of all the news, sports and entertainment news that is important to them.

Falak – Urdu Music Unravelled

Falak—India’s first exclusive 24-hour Urdu channel, showcases the vast repertoire of Urdu music and celebrate the cultural heritage associated with the language of the imperial Mughal courts. Falak showcases the widest collection of Urdu music on radio in the form of ghazals, qawalis and film songs, broadcasting rare songs that are not even available in music stores today. The carefully structured programming highlights the various forms of Urdu music ranging from evocative poetry readings or Mushairas, exclusive interviews with singers and poets of a bygone era, special live recordings, trivia on historical events, celebrating the lives of legends from Urdu literature and music.

Farishta — Back to the Golden Era - Classic Bollywood Hits

An oldies station that features retro Hindi film music from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. The target of this station are audiences who follow and adore old Hindi movie songs. It’s designed to bring back memories of events that took place during the period when those movies were released. Since the film music industry has been very dynamic and has been presenting audiences with everchanging scenarios, there is a marked change in the kinds of music that was composed in the different eras. Farishta will showcase these various trends. Artists include Saigal, Talat, Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar, Noor Jehan, Geeta Dutt, Mukesh, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Hemant Kumar.

Flava — Where Hip Hop Lives!

Flava is the first 24-hour commercial-free channel delivering the hottest globally focused hip hop and urban music, entertainment and top celebrity news on the planet. Flava features a combination of American hip hop and international urban music, such as Dancehall, Reggaeton, Kwaito and Bhangra. Featured artists include Kanye West, Juggy D, Rishie Rich, Panjabi MC, Missy Elliott, Mandoza, Daddy Yankee, Daara J and Jay Z.

Gandharv — Find your Home - Hindustani Classical

Gandharv a channel that is dedicated to the sub-genre of Indian classical music known as Hindustani music. This form of music is followed by a dedicated segment of listeners. Gandharv hopes to not only tap into this audience base, but to expand and widen the base of this audience by building and maintaining exciting programming that will attract the curiosity of new listeners.

Jacaranda

Award winning Jacaranda 94.2 bills itself as “Life’s Greatest Hits” – as it features some of the biggest pop music hits from the 80’s through today. Jacaranda 94.2 is a radio station that is based in the Gauteng province of South Africa and covers four provinces within South Africa. The radio station has a very focused musical approach, a clear identity which distinguishes itself from its competitors and which positively reinforces its Afrikaans heritage. Jacaranda 94.2 has received numerous awards recently, including

Jhankaar — Bollywood Comes Home - Hottest Current Bollywood Hits

Radio Jhankaar has its finger on the pulse of the contemporary Hindi music scene, be it film, pop, or light. The latest melodies, the funkiest beats, all the latest hits that get you humming or tapping your feet. Get your fill of Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, A R Rahman, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Shankar Mahadevan, and all the other exciting singers and composers. The station is targeted at the 18-25 demographic – someone who has a passion for Hindi films and music, is trendy and fashionable, loves to have fun, has a broad outlook, enjoys the good things in life and converses in a mixture of Hindi and English. Along with the music, you also get loads of interesting information; besides, the latest gossip from Bollywood. Trendy, fashionable, fun – that’s Radio Jhankaar.

KL Tamil Radio — Tam Power

KL Radio - gives you a bird’s eye view of the rich and vibrant Tamil music scene. From the early classical-oriented songs of Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and P U Chinnappa and the Fifties-Sixties film classics to the Ilaiyaraaja and Rahman superhits, you get to listen to the wide range of Tamil film music. Apart from that, there are also programmes that cater to devotional, pop, folk and Carnatic music. KL Radio keeps you updated on the music scene in Tamil Nadu.

Maestro — Where Beethoven Lives

Think of the ultimate oldies station – one that doesn’t play Elvis – but Amadeus...Bach, not the Beatles...Get the idea? Appealing to both the novice listener and music purists, Maestro features the all-time greatest classical music from the classic composers played by the world’s top orchestras and brought to you by energetic, lively voices who have a tremendous passion and knowledge for all things classical... Maestro becomes both an essential source for new fans of these masterpieces, and a lively, welcome departure from the usual staid presentation for long time lovers of Classical.

Min Zaman — Arab Retro

Min Zaman delivers Arabic classic hits in several diverse, regional styles of music, including legendary Arab musicians from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and the Gulf States. Listening to Min Zaman, subscribers can hear their favorite retro hits from artists such as Fairuz, Wadee’ el Safi, Abdel Halim, Sabah, Shadiya and the great Um Kalthoum.

Orbit Rock — Five decades of the World's Best Rock!

Orbit Rock spans five decades of the best rock and roll ever ...artists like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Greenday, Aerosmith, U2, Pearl Jam, Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, REM, Elton John and The Dave Matthews Band...just to name a few! If you wanna ROCK, you found your channel.

Potion — The World’s R&B Experience!

It’s the most extensive Rhythm & Blues spot in the world. — Soul, R&B, Jazz-Fusion – like you’ve never heard before -- it’s the world’s R&B experience - it’s Potion. Potion is the place to go to hear this unique and smooth blend of more than five decades of music by artists such as Earth, Wind, & Fire, Destiny’s Child, James Brown, Lauryn Hill, the Temptations, D’Angelo, Toni Braxton, Zap Mama, En Vogue, Aretha Franklin, Brian McKnight and more. The world’s best variety of classic hits and R&B selections of today.

Radio Amore — Where Love Begins

Radio Amore is all about what the world needs more of ...Love. Radio Amore is the greatest love songs from any and everywhere in the world. It’s where love begins and never ends. Featuring such artists as: Barbra Streisand, Foreigner, Air Supply, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Journey, Melissa Manchester, Frank Sinatra, Crystal Gayle, Sarah Vaughn, 5th Dimension, and the sounds of Motown. Radio Amore, ...love songs for lovers.

Radio Caroline

The philosophy at Radio Caroline is simple – Real People, Real Music. Radio Caroline is a truly unique radio station that provides a truly unique listening experience. You’ll never quite know what you’re going to hear, and THAT is exactly the point! Celebrating over 40 years on the air, Radio Caroline keeps the spirit of “pirate radio” history alive as it plays this eclectic mix of pop and rock music from the last 4 decades. Caroline also features numerous presenters on its airwaves – all volunteers – who are on the air for one simple reason – the love of it!!

Radio Madhuri — God's Own Music - Malayalam Music and Culture

Radio Madhuri presents the wide variety of Malayalam music and culture to its many devoted fans. Apart from dredging up the rich treasure chest of Malayalam film music from the Fifties and Sixties, RM Radio also presents the best in new music, whether it is film, light, devotional, classical music, or the tunes arising out of the Kerala ethos.

Radio Monte Carlo - Moyen-Orient

Presented in Arabic and targeting the Arabic communities, Radio Monte Carlo Moyen-Orient has established itself as one of the leading Pan-Arab International radio stations, since its debut in 1972. Boasting a listenership of 15 million throughout the Middle East, the Gulf States and the Maghreb countries, RMC-MO offers a full menu of music, news, sports and information brought to you by over 80 journalists, reporters, correspondents and presenters.

Radio Voyager — Best Mix of Today's Best Music

It is a journey of pleasure, bringing you music from great artists like Melissa Etheridge, Dave Matthews, Train, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, Matchbox Twenty, Sarah McLachlan, U2, and 3 Doors Down. It is a journey of humor and delight, because your traveling companions are some of the wittiest and friendliest radio hosts anywhere. And the journey of Radio Voyager is truly international, heard in Africa, the Middle East and Asia via the 1worldspace satellite radio network.

Ranin — Arabic Top 40

Ranin captures the essence of the Arabic Top 40 scene, offering subscribers irresistible blends of contemporary pop hits. The channel features hot Arabic artists such as Amr Diab, Elissa, Nancy Agram, Rashid Al Majid, Ragheb Alama, Nawal El Zoghby, Maria, Dareen Hadshity, Angham and Wama.

Retro Radio

Retro Radio brings back the sounds of the 70’s and 80’s, focusing on the biggest pop hits from such artists as; Olivia Newton-John, Queen, David Bowie, Soft Cell, Blondie, Abba, Depeche Mode, New Order, Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Madonna, Mariah Carey and REM. The 70’s and 80’s are a time look backed at fondly by music lovers— the music reflected the culture and the culture reflected the music! Retro Radio captures it all by featuring the hottest chart topping singles from these two great hit-filled decades!!

Riff — A World of Jazz

Picture THE Montreux Jazz Festival. You’re sitting there relaxing, listening to the sounds of your favorite quartet in the beautiful Alps of Switzerland, or on the sandy shores of Cape Town, South Africa at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Riff brings America’s indigenous music, Jazz to a global audience by presenting legendary names like Miles Davis, Count Basie, and Ella Fitzgerald, with today’s artists like Arturo Sandoval, Diana Krall and Joe Sample to another generation.Riff also blends the ever-widening range of international jazz players like Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ruben Gonzales and Cesaria Evora to our global audience as well.

Sai Global Harmony

Radio Sai brings you the universal message of Love of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Tune into Radio Sai where you can listen to discourses, Bhajans, devotional songs, instrumentals, special concerts and coverage of special events, giving devotees the opportunity to get continuous access to Sai Baba's teachings.

Shruti — Carnatic Classical

This is where the voices of legends sing on. This is a channel that plays Carnatic music only. On a night you can’t sleep, tune in at three am and let MS’s distinctive voice lull you to the next morning. On a warm afternoon, let Semmangudi’s renditions of keeravani or mukhari wash over you. Here’s your chance to listen to the legends 24-hours a day. Ariyakudi Ramanujam Iyengar, Alathur brothers, Semmangudi Srinivas Iyer M S Subbulakshmi, DK Pattammal, ML Vasanthakumari – and more. From the traditionalists to the innovators, everyone fi nds a home on Shruti.

Radio Sonar — Bhalobaster Radio - Bengali Hits and Culture

Radio Sonar is India’s only 24-hour Bengali Satellite Radio Channel. Radio Sonar travels through the Bengali cultural landscape, and brings its listeners the best of Bengali music, from devotional to Rabindrasangeet, traditional to Bangla Band, Lokgeeti to movie songs – the comprehensive content has something for everyone. Sonar also airs exclusive interviews with dignitaries, short features, poetry reading and Play-lets, and programmes based on the songs & writings of Tagore.

Spandana — Telegu Hits and Culture

Telegu has some of the most typical and beautiful penned music. It’s also some of the most out-and-out quintessential film compositions. Sapndana brings you the best of both. Along with the vibrancy and color that Telegu music is synonymous with.

Sparsha — Kannada Hits and Culture

Namaskara! Everyone who loves Kannada, has reason to smile. Sparsha, the 24-hour Kannada channel is one of the new entrants on the 1worldspace network. Sparsha will have the best programming in Kannada to suit every palate. Beginning with remembered melodies of the years gone by (Baare Baare, Naguva Nayana) and the latest smash hits from Gandhinagar, Sparsha has it all. It also has dedicated slots that bring you priceless lyrics that adorn the Kannada language like Teredide Mane O Ba Athithi. This variety is brought to you for the first time in the world on Sparsha.

Spin — Take a hit

Hits 24/7 – That’s spin in a nutshell for you. And the nutshell has a warm nostalgic feeling about it. Because whether you dig these hits or not, you’re sure to recognize several of them. Spin plays hits, hits and more hits – Simply put, it’s a digital audio assault station.

Sunrise Radio

A radio station that began as the UK’s first 24-hour Asian Radio station, Sunrise Radio now serves Asian-expatriates throughout the South Beam of the AfriStar listening area. Sunrise Radio's mission is to serve and promote the needs and fulfillment of the entire South Asian community, both young & old, by featuring a unique mix of music from the 80’s through today along with the most important news and information that keeps the community plugged in.

Surabhi — Sugandha Maayabolicha

Surabhi, India’s first ever 24-hour Marathi radio channel, salutes the Maratha culture and pays tribute to one of the richest languages in India. Surabhi, Channel No. 110 on the 1worldspace Satellite Radio Network, offers listeners a broad spectrum of Marathi music, culture and literature in a magazine format that brings to life the diversity and heritage of Maharashtra. Surabh captures the cultural ethos of the legendary Maratha tradition and the interests of Maharashtrians in poetry, literature and theatre. The channel recognizes the various aspects of Marathi music and will have special shows for Bhaavgeet (songs with ‘bhaav’ - emotions), Abhangas (devotional songs), Powadas (patriotic songs), Natyasangeet (songs used in plays), Lavani and Lokgeet (folk songs) among several others exciting sub-genres.

The Hop — Hit Music of the 50's-70's

The Hop highlights great hits from the 50’s and 60’s, the era when rock and roll was born. From the early sounds of Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley to the British Invasion sounds of The Beatles and the Stones and the Motown sounds of the Four Tops and The Supremes. The Hop brings back all the memories. This channel will convey that sense of “good times” and “good vibrations”...

Top 40 on 40 - Counting Down the Hits

Top 40 on 40 is a countdown of the world’s best hit music; from 40 - 1 and then all over again. You’ll hear artists such as Madonna, Sean Paul, Shakira, The Black Eyed Peas and many others. Top 40 on 40, only on 1worldspace Satellite Radio.”

The System — The Electronic Civilization

Take a sonic journey with the electronic civilization – the journey will take you into “The System” – Taking a trip into The System will blow your mind – it will expand your musical boundaries and make your listening experience something that you will never forget. It’s electronic dance music like you’ve never heard before, presented in a way that is uncompromising, pure and relentless. The System is the virtual nightclub that has its finger on the pulse of the latest musical trends that are happening in clubs all over the world. Musical styles like Progressive house, Techno, Down-tempo, and Trance coming out of cities like London, Paris, Nairobi, Tokyo, Moscow, Mumbai, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Umang — Sur Shabd Sanskruti ne Sang - Celebrating Gujarati Hit and Culture

Radio Umang is the first ever 24-hour Gujarati radio channel, presents a unique platform, ranging from the pulsating tunes of the Garba and Dandia Raas to the melodious Sugam Sangeet and Ghazals, that showcases the rich diversity of musical traditions of Gujarat. Radio Umang captures the rich folk music traditions of Gujarat and recognizes the various aspects of Gujarati music that has a strong repertoire of film and non-film music. The channel also features shows that are dedicated to Gujarati theatre, Garba music, Retro Gujarati film music, Gujarati poetry and literature, comedy, modern Gujarati music among several other interesting shows hosted by well-known personalities from the world of Gujarati music and entertainment.

UPop — the Pop Heard ‘Round the World!

UPop (channel 29) is 1worldspace’s global pop music channel. From exclusive interviews to complete CD debuts, UPop scours the globe to find the greatest international hits by the biggest international stars, including Robbie Williams, Dido, Panjabi MC, Britney Spears, Craig David, Basement Jaxx, Coldplay and Puffyamiyumi. Hosted by 20-year industry veteran Ted Kelly, UPop is heard around the world on 1worldspace Satellite Radio and in the United States on XM Satellite Radio.

Up Country — the Best Country on the Planet

Irresistible melodies, storylines that read like a novel, 10 gallon hats and cowboy boots – put ‘em all together and what do you get? Up Country!. Up Country is the place to turn to hear all those great musical legends, myths, heartbreaks and dramas played by today’s biggest country music stars and the pioneers of yesteryear. Featured artists include Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Shania Twain, George Strait, Brooks & Dunn, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Kenny Rogers, the Dixie Chicks, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Jo Dee Messina and more.

WorldZone — World Music Worldwide

WorldZone (channel 100) is 1worldspace’s world music channel; delivering the latest international music from Ireland, Brazil, Pakistan, India, Cuba, Africa, Japan and Mexico. Designed for world travelers, the channel features international artists like the Buena Vista Social Club, Angelique Kidjo, Khaled, Altan, Bebel Gilberto, Bob Marley and Celia Cruz. WorldZone is heard around the world on 1worldspace Satellite Radio and hosted by program director Scott Weimer, a 15-year rave disc jockey and music industry veteran.

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