radio - African Beat

African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today. Got talent? Send your music CD to David get the chance to be heard across the continent and beyond (VOA reserves the right to edit music selections).

David Vandy is from Freetown, Sierra Leone, and has hosted and produced numerous news and music shows in the US and West Africa. Monday through Friday, rain or shine, tune in to African beat and tap them feet.


Broadcast Schedule
 

Monday-Friday
0900-1000 UTC/GMT & 2000-2100 UTC/GMT

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Contact

Email
africanbeat@voanews.com

Telephone
General: +1.202.205.9942     After the VOA ID, Press  65
David Vandy: +1.202.203.4061

Postal Mail
Voice of America - Suite 1613
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
20237
USA

radio - Africa News Tonight

News, Politics, Health, Sports, and much more ....

Africa News Tonight is a 60-minute news magazine program that airs twice each evening Monday through Friday, at 1600 and 1800 UTC/GMT.

Africa News Tonight brings you the latest news from our correspondents on the continent, as well as interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs, human rights activists and government officials.

The show also examines developments in science and technology, the environment, development issues, the African Diaspora, business, lifestyle and culture.

Also tune in for the Sonny Side of Sports, bringing you the latest African and world sports from award-winning host, Sonny Young.

Listener comments and music round out the hour-long program.

Broadcast Schedule
Monday - Friday @ 1600 UTC/GMT & 1800 UTC/GMT

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 Podcast:  Subscribe >>>>

Contact

E-mail
africa@voanews.com

Telephone
+1.202.205.9942, Extension #30

Postal Mail
Voice of America
Room 1613
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20237
USA

radio - American Café

Join us at the American Café on the Voice of America. Every weekend, host David Byrd introduces you to stories from and about the United States of America - whether it's a topic making headlines, a discussion of new trends, or just sharing a slice of life as it's lived in the U.S. American Café provides you with just the right mix to keep you interested and informed. Join the conversation, by submitting questions and comments, via email, telephone, or through the post.

Broadcast Schedule

Friday @ 2305 UTC/GMT
Saturday @ 0105, 0505, 1205, 1505, 1705, 2305  UTC/GMT
Sunday @ 0305, 1405, 1905 UTC/GMT

Listen to Our Latest Show
MP3  | Windows Media 

Contact Us

E-mail
AmericanCafe@voanews.com

Telephone
+1.202.205.9942 (Press 5 after the musical greeting. Leave a message – thanks)

Postal Mail
Voice of America
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20237
USA


 

radio - Classic Rock

In the late-1960s, the listening and record-buying tastes of young Americans changed.  Instead of purchasing 45 RPM records, they bought albums that contained all-original material instead of consisting of one or two hits, and the rest being cover songs.
 

This spurred the growth of FM radio stations that played album cuts rather than just the Top 40 hits of the day.
 

The trend caught on giving birth to a generation of artists and music we now call Classic Rock.
 

Each Wednesday, Ed Kowalski takes an in-depth review of one of the groups or performers who made a major contribution to Classic Rock.

Listen to a recent report

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radio - Crossroads Asia

Crossroads Asia is as dynamic a blend of culture and politics as the rapidly-changing region it focuses on. Our correspondents in Islamabad, Beijing and beyond are uncovering new stories from the battlefield to the rice field, while our Washington reporters serve up the U.S. perspectives that often define the global agenda.

Real Conversations ...

Now, more than ever, Crossroads Asia is a forum for your voice. We’re transforming our 30-minute program to reflect more of your interests and opinions, so join the conversation on Facebook.

 

radio - Daybreak Asia

Join VOA's Daybreak Asia team for an informative 30-minute morning program, bringing you unique stories from across Asia and the world in English.  With the English language becoming more widely use in influential circles, you now have a way to learn about issues of interest to the largest and most populous continent in the world.  From new insights about regional neighbors to discovering your problems are pan-Asian problems, too, you'll find Daybreak Asia will soon be shaping the way you see the world.  For news beyond the headlines, listening to Daybreak Asia is not only time well spent. It's a great way to start your day.

Our Latest Reports
 

As Bhutan works to boost its tourism industry, other countries in the region are experiencing significant growth in the numbers of tourists. According to a report by the Pacific Asia Travel Association, Nepal's tourism increased by 17 percent in 2011, while tourism rose 26 percent in Sri Lanka and 22 percent in the Maldives. In general, the Asia-Pacific region saw a collective increase of six percent, or about 430 million international arrivals. For some perspective on the numbers, VOA's Steve Norman spoke with PATA's John Koldowski.
 

 

What is often unsaid can say a lot more than what is. Nuance and implication take on a special meaning. That is certainly the case in the new movie "Pearls of the Far East," the feature film debut by 34-year-old Vietnamese American director, Cuong Ngo. VOA's Ray Kouguell spoke with the director.
 

 

Nine people were killed Monday, 12 others wounded in the northeastern Afghan city of Jalalabad when a suicide car bomber rammed his explosives-laden car into the gates of a NATO base. The Taliban claimed responsibility, saying it was the latest act of revenge for the burning of Qurans at the Bagram Air Base north of Kabul. The attack followed six days of deadly protests over the handling of Islam's holy books. VOA's Ira Mellman spoke with Christine Fair, an assistant professor at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Washington DC. She says it's time the rest of the story about the Quran's should be told.

 

Real Conversations ...

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Now, more than ever, Daybreak Asia is a forum for your voice. We’re transforming our 30-minute program to reflect more of your interests and opinions, so join the conversation on Facebook.
 

 

radio - Hip Hop Connection

Are you ready to be connected to the World of Hip Hop? Journey through the culture of Hip Hop, Rap and R&B. Along the way catch up with the latest in entertainment news, and exciting interviews with a variety of guests from recording artists and authors, to political movers and shakers. It’s Hip Hop Connection heard only on the Voice of America.

Listen to our most recent programs

Friday Show: MP3 | Windows Media
Saturday Show:  MP3 | Windows Media

 

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Check us out for behind-the-scenes photos and more.

 

Contact Us

 

E-mail
hiphop@voanews.com
 

Telephone
+1.202.205.9942, After the VOA ID, press 75
 

Postal Mail
Voice of America
Hip Hop Connection
Room 1613
330 Independence Avenue,SW
Washington, DC 20237
USA

 

radio - Inquiry

Inquiry is a light-hearted laughter-filled show that takes a look at everyday life. This interactive discussion program provides a forum to discuss issues that matter to our audience. Host Akwei Thompson examines everything from where to find the best street food, to African comedy and storytelling, to the impact of cell phones on modern life.

Akwei Thompson is originally from Ghana. He pursued higher education in England and Germany. Akwei developed an interest in journalism after he moved to the United States in 1991. Since 1998, he served with Washington radio station WPFW-FM — first as a newscaster, and then as host of a music program, Rhythms of the World. Akwei’s hobbies include music, dancing, socializing and world affairs.

Schedule
Monday 1730 UTC/GMT

Listen to a recent program  MP3 | Windows Media

Contact Us

E-mail
inquiry@voanews.com

Telephone
+1.202.205.9942, Extension #40

Postal Mail
Voice of America
Room 1613
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20237
USA

radio - Issues in the News

On the go? Subscribe to a Podcast of the show This Week On Issues in the News

Moderator Martin Schram, Columnist with the Scripps Howard News Service, Barbara Slavin, Washington Correspondent for Al-Monitor.com & Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, and David Mark, Senior Editor for Politico.com discuss the NATO and G-8 summits taking place over the weekend in the United States, the euro crisis, Syria, and the debate in the US over the raising the debt ceiling. Please scroll down to listen to the latest edition of Issues in the News.

We Want To Hear From You

Please contact us via email or letter! Tell us what you think of guests, our recent shows and who you would like us to interview in the future.

Email: issues@voanews.com

Postal Mail: Voice of America - Issues in the News Washington, D.C. 20237 USA

Broadcast Schedule

Issues in the News is broadcast on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You can also listen to us via affiliate stations in your area. Check your local radio station guide for more information. Friday: 2330 UTC Saturday: 1530 & 2230 UTC Sunday: 0130  0430  0930 1130 1230 1530 & 2130 UTC

About Issues in the News

Each week Anna Zalewski invites three prominent Washington journalists from print, wire services, and broadcast media to discuss the week's top stories. The moderator and panelists comment on the week’s most salient domestic and international events. Drawing on contacts and sources at the White House and Capitol Hill, the journalists provide unique insights and analysis that go beyond the headlines.  They also discuss little-known but important developments, and add their personal insights to give listeners the "inside" story on what they see and hear in the news.

Meet Our Moderators

David Aikman is an award-winning print and broadcast journalist, a best-selling author, and a foreign affairs commentator based in the Washington, D.C.-area. His wide-ranging professional achievements include a 23-year career at TIME Magazine with reporting spanning the globe of nearly all the major historical events of the time. Since leaving TIME, he has authored ten books.

Fred Barnes is executive editor of The Weekly Standard. From 1985 to 1995, he served as senior editor and White House correspondent for the New Republic. He covered the Supreme Court and the White House for the Washington Star before moving on to the Baltimore Sun in 1979. He served as the national political correspondent for the Sun and wrote the "Presswatch" media column for the American Spectator.

Martin Schram has been a Washington journalist, editor and author for more than three decades. He is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and appears frequently as a commentator on various television networks. Mr. Schram has also authored five books.

Frequent Panelists

Tom DeFrank: New York Daily News, Richard Wolffe: MSNBC, Olivier Knox Yahoo News, Warren Strobel: McClatchy Newspapers, Kevin Whitelaw: Congressional Quarterly, Barbara Slavin:  Al-Monitor, Susan Bennett: the Newseum and Abderrahim Foukara:  Al Jazeera

 

radio - VOA Music Mix

Your Favorite Music!

Pop, Urban, Hip Hop, Rap, Country, Rock, Dance, Bluegrass, Oldies, Jazz& and much more ....

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About Us

VOA Music Mix is the Voice of America’s 24/7 English language music network.  We combine the best songs from pop, rock, country, Hip-Hop, rap, jazz to give you the World’s Best Variety.

In addition to today’s hits, VOA Music Mix DJs Ray McDonald, Victoria Ray and Larry London play the best songs from the 1990s to the present along with artist information, entertainment news and personal picks.

The World’s Best Variety also includes our daily music shows specializing in America’s most popular musical genres.


Celebrity interviews

Monday - Friday

VOA Music Mix host Larry London brings you Border Crossings, a full hour of your song requests and dedications.  Larry also welcomes today's top music stars to the studio for interviews and live performances, 1500-1600 UTC/GMT.

Monday
Doug Levine hosts American Gold, a look at pop music's greatest hits.

Tuesday
Katherine Cole brings you Roots & Branches offering the best in American Roots music.

Wednesday
Ed Kowalski presents The Classic Rock Show featuring album rock from the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

Thursday
Ray McDonald plays the hottest hits and reviews the 20 best-selling albums in the USA from 20 to #1 on The Top 20 Countdown

Friday
Mary Morningstar counts down the top country hits on Country Music USA

Weekends
The legacy of Willis Conover lives on when Russ Davis hosts Jazz America, featuring the best of jazz past and present with conversations with the musicmakers.

Contact Us

The new VOA 2012 calendar is here!  To get your copy, just send a note with your name and address by email or post to:

E-Mail
musicmix@voanews.com

Postal Address
VOA Music Mix
Voice of America
330 Independence Ave., S.W.
Suite 3030A
Washington, D.C. 20237
USA
 

radio - Nightline Africa

Nightline Africa highlights the latest issues and developments on the continent.

Join host Akwei Thompson and correspondents from Washington and across Africa as they offer in-depth interviews, reports analysis and features.  Nightline also brings you African arts and culture, country profiles, sports, music and commentary by top African experts.

Broadcast Schedule

Saturday & Sunday
1600 UTC/GMT with a repeat at 1800 GMT/UTC

Listen to a Recent Program

Saturday Show  MP3 | Windows Media
Sunday Show  MP3 | Windows Media

Nightline Africa also provides the listener, a chance to express yourself and be heard during our listener call-in segment.

•     Do you have a comment on a news item we've aired?
•     Do you have a point of view you'd like to express?
•     Is something happening in your city or town?
•     Do you have a message for us at the VOA, friends, family members, or other Nightline listeners?

If so, call us and we’ll put your comments on the air.

Contact Us

Email
nightline@voanews.com

Telephone
General: +1.202.203.4065
When you hear the beep, leave your message!

Postal Mail
Voice of America - Suite 1613
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
20237
USA

radio - Reporter's Notebook

Reporter's Notebook is a weekly, fast-paced show featuring analysis by VOA correspondents in Washington, the United States and around the world.
 

Join host Sarah Williams as she discusses the week's major stories with our reporters and get their perspectives on the news.
 

Capitol Hill, the White House, the United Nations, Los Angeles, London, Johannesburg, Beijing and Kabul are only some of our regular locations.
 

We can guarantee a lively, as well as timely, discussion!
 

Reporter's Notebook is broadcast Fridays at 1430 UTC/GMT, and repeated on Friday at 2230 UTC/GMT and Saturday at 0130 and 0530 UTC/GMT.

MP3 | Windows Media

Broadcasts via shortwave

Friday
1430-1500UTC  7540  7575  12150
2230-2300UTC  1575

Saturday
0130-0200UTC  7430   9780   11705
0530-0600UTC  909   4930   6080   11670   15580
 

radio - Roots & Branches

Join Katherine Cole for an hour of the best Roots music from around the world.
 

What's that? It's a hard to define mix of folk, bluegrass, rock, country and the world's best singer-songwriters all in one program—you'll know it when you hear it!

There are plenty of exclusive live performances and interviews, too as KC's studio is a must stop for Roots performers coming through Washington!

Listen to a recent program

MP3 | Windows Media
 

radio - Straight Talk Africa [simulcast]

Discussion Program on African Issues

Join us every Wednesday for Straight Talk Africa - an international call-in talk show hosted by Shaka Ssali. Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.

Broadcast Schedule

Straight Talk Africa is broadcast live every Wednesday from 1830-1930 UTC/GMT simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet.

Stream Live
Watch our latest show: Windows Media | MP4
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Join the Discussion

On our May 23, 2012 Program:

“G-8 Summit and Africa"
 
As host of this week's summit of the world's Group of Eight leading industrial nations (G8), President Barack Obama has put African food security on the agenda.  Mr. Obama invited Benin's President Boni Yayi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, Ghana's President John Atta Mills and Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, along with business and civic leaders, to discuss agricultural development and food security in Africa as part of this G8 summit.  Many analysts say political and economic stability should be the priority in the area, despite current or threatened drought and famine conditions in the Horn and parts of West Africa that aid agencies say need immediate attention from global partners.
 
Join us for this live one-hour television and radio call-in simulcast, when host Shaka Ssali and his guests take a closer look at the outcome of the G-8 Summit and how it will impact sub-Saharan Africa.

Guests:
Henok Semaegzer Fente
Amharic Service
Voice of America

Rhoda Peace Tumusiime
Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture

Dr. Sulayman S. Nyang
Professor of the African Studies Department
Howard University

Question of the Week:
Should Food Security have been the top priority for African Leaders at the 2012 G8 Summit?    In other words, does the G8 only 'Talk the Talk,' but not 'Walking the Walk?'

Post your comment on our Facebook page or send an email to: africatv@voanews.com and let us know what you think!

During the show: Call us at +1.202.619.3111.  We'll call you back.

Watch us on YouTube

Find us on Facebook

Contant Us

E-mail africatv@voanews.com

Postal Mail
Voice of America
TV to Africa - Suite 1613
330 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20237
USA

Internship Opportunities

In the competitive and changing television industry, nothing is more valuable for job-seekers than "real world" experience. The Straight Talk Africa internship program offers motivated and outstanding students exciting opportunities to experience practical journalism.  In addition to helping to get our weekly studio programs on-the-air, interns also produce a final project for their portfolios. Projects include writing and producing promos, stories, and even full-length documentary or magazine shows.

Watch our interns in action

For more information and/or send your resume to: 
africatv@voanews.com
attention Roblyn Hymes. Applications are accepted on a open deadline basis.

radio - Ted Landphair's America

Join Ted as he Travels Around the U.S.

Ted Landphair's America is a far-ranging, highly personal exploration of American life by a veteran Voice of America reporter and essayist, Ted Landphair.  Ted tells us about some of the thousands of places he has visited and written about as an international broadcaster and author of more than 50 'coffee table' books.

Ted closes each story with his Wild Words segment -- a closer look at some of the unusual words and expressions from the story that might not be familiar to readers and listeners, especially those for whom English is a second language.  

And he welcomes feedback and suggestions of places across America about which you'd like to know more.

Ted closes each story with what he calls "Wild Words" -- a closer look at some of the unusual words and expressions from the story that might not be familiar to readers and listeners, especially those for whom English is a second language.  And he welcomes feedback and suggestions of places across America about which you'd like to know more.

Sign up to receive a Podcast of Ted's series

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radio - Up Front

Interactive, Fast Paced, Radio Program Connecting Youth in Africa and the United States

On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts located in the U.S. and in Africa talk to teens and young adults about trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives [30 minutes]

“This show is fun and interactive, says co-host Jackson Mvunganyi.” “We give our listeners a chance to say what they think about a range of topics.” “I’m thrilled to be part of such a dynamic, cutting-edge show.”

A native of Rwanda, Jackson has a bachelors degree in multimedia development from the American University in Washington D.C., and a masters degree in Information Management at the University of Maryland. Jackson has had a multi-faceted broadcasting career so far, working in both radio and television, in Africa and the United States. Jackson also volunteers his time with African communities in the Diaspora on issues affecting the continent.

For more from Jackson and Up Front, visit the Up Front blog »

Nadia Samie, already an on-air personality in and around Cape Town, also serves as co-host of Up Front.

She reports on a range of issues within the local community, including those of interest to the youth. “Young adults want to have a say, and we are giving them the chance to do that on Up Front,” she notes. “I just love this medium… there’s something magical about radio.”

Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday 1730 UTC/GMT

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Sign up for a weekly podcast » 

Contact Us

Email

upfront@voanews.com

Telephone

+1.202.205.9942     Extension # 50

Postal Mail

Voice of America - Room 1613
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
20237
USA