The intriguing listening habits of World Service fans
Post categories: On the show, Your views
Penny Vine | 12:20 UK time, Friday, 9 October 2009
After the appearance of Anne Koch, Deputy Director of the World Service in English on last week's programme and Rajan's appeal to tell us more about your listening habits - we were inundated with responses.
As there were far too many to include in this week's edition, I thought I'd use this post to summarise what you said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/overtoyou/2009/10/the_intriguing_listening_habit_1.html
Hat tip to Alokesh Gupta who posted this to the DXLD Yahoo group
Friday, October 9, 2009
CBC Radio One - Ideas Oct 12 2009
Looking Up On Ideas
400 years ago, a novel optical device from Holland made its way to Italy. There, it got into the hands of a free-thinking mathematician named Galileo Galilei. He soon aimed the instrument skyward – and our universe changed forever.
Since that time, astronomers have been building bigger and better telescopes. And their discoveries continue to challenge us.
This week on IDEAS, science journalist Dan Falk tells the remarkable story of Galileo and the revolution he began.
It's a part one of a special celebration of astronomy on IDEAS. Monday, October 12th at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC Radio One. Part two airs on Monday, October 19th.
http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/
400 years ago, a novel optical device from Holland made its way to Italy. There, it got into the hands of a free-thinking mathematician named Galileo Galilei. He soon aimed the instrument skyward – and our universe changed forever.
Since that time, astronomers have been building bigger and better telescopes. And their discoveries continue to challenge us.
This week on IDEAS, science journalist Dan Falk tells the remarkable story of Galileo and the revolution he began.
It's a part one of a special celebration of astronomy on IDEAS. Monday, October 12th at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC Radio One. Part two airs on Monday, October 19th.
http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Broadcasting to the World - RCI Beginnings
http://archives.cbc.ca/arts_entertainment/media/clips/10979/
Broadcasting to the world
Broadcast Date: Feb. 25, 1945
The Second World War is winding down in Europe, but Canada's new international shortwave radio service is just getting started. From its studios in Montreal and a web of shortwave transmission towers in Sackville, N.B., the service targets both Canadian and foreign listeners. In this inaugural broadcast, Prime Minister Mackenzie King says the International Service of the CBC will extend Canadian ideals of equality and freedom to the world.
King is joined by Justice Minister Louis St-Laurent, who addresses the audience in French, and by Howard B. Chase, chairman of the CBC board of governors. The three talk about the service's goal of reflecting Canada beyond its borders. The International Service will broadcast to the United Kingdom and western Europe in three languages — English, French and German — with a signal that is strong and clear.
Broadcasting to the world
Broadcast Date: Feb. 25, 1945
The Second World War is winding down in Europe, but Canada's new international shortwave radio service is just getting started. From its studios in Montreal and a web of shortwave transmission towers in Sackville, N.B., the service targets both Canadian and foreign listeners. In this inaugural broadcast, Prime Minister Mackenzie King says the International Service of the CBC will extend Canadian ideals of equality and freedom to the world.
King is joined by Justice Minister Louis St-Laurent, who addresses the audience in French, and by Howard B. Chase, chairman of the CBC board of governors. The three talk about the service's goal of reflecting Canada beyond its borders. The International Service will broadcast to the United Kingdom and western Europe in three languages — English, French and German — with a signal that is strong and clear.
People's Republic of China at 60
http://english.cri.cn/08china/events/60years/index.htm
Lots of interesting material here as the People's Republic of China turns 60.
October 1 is the anniversary of the proclamation of the PRC by Mao in 1949.
Look for coverage from China Radio International
Lots of interesting material here as the People's Republic of China turns 60.
October 1 is the anniversary of the proclamation of the PRC by Mao in 1949.
Look for coverage from China Radio International
DW Coverage of German Federal Election 2009
Elections | 26.09.2009
Tuning in to coverage of German federal elections
DW will keep you informed about the election outcome
When Germany goes to the polls on Sunday, Sept. 27, Deutsche Welle will be there, keeping you abreast of all the latest developments.
Here's how you can tune in for both up-to-the-minute results and analysis.
DW-RADIO
You will find links to live streams on the right side of any page on the English site
From 6 to 11 p.m. Central European Time (CET), our radio programming will be available via satellite and shortwave frequencies, or as a live audio stream that you can find on our website.
To access the stream, simply click on the words "Listen Live" under the heading "DW-RADIO LIVE," which you will find on the right hand side of any page on the English site (see photo).
Detailed information on reception and frequencies for shortwave and satellite radio is available via the internet links "DW-RADIO (shortwave)" and "DW-RADIO (satellite)" located below.
DW-TV
To view results as they come in, you can also tune into our television program, which will run from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. DW-TV, as well as DW-RADIO, is available on the website's live stream and via satellite.
For details of which satellites receive DW-TV, please consult the "DW-TV (satellite)" link located below.
DW-WORLD.DE
For general and more in-depth information about the German political and electoral system, or for a detailed look at the candidates, parties and issues, visit the DW-WORLD.DE regularly for comprehensive coverage.
You will find a link to the election page at the top of the list below.
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,4726247,00.html
Tuning in to coverage of German federal elections
DW will keep you informed about the election outcome
When Germany goes to the polls on Sunday, Sept. 27, Deutsche Welle will be there, keeping you abreast of all the latest developments.
Here's how you can tune in for both up-to-the-minute results and analysis.
DW-RADIO
You will find links to live streams on the right side of any page on the English site
From 6 to 11 p.m. Central European Time (CET), our radio programming will be available via satellite and shortwave frequencies, or as a live audio stream that you can find on our website.
To access the stream, simply click on the words "Listen Live" under the heading "DW-RADIO LIVE," which you will find on the right hand side of any page on the English site (see photo).
Detailed information on reception and frequencies for shortwave and satellite radio is available via the internet links "DW-RADIO (shortwave)" and "DW-RADIO (satellite)" located below.
DW-TV
To view results as they come in, you can also tune into our television program, which will run from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. DW-TV, as well as DW-RADIO, is available on the website's live stream and via satellite.
For details of which satellites receive DW-TV, please consult the "DW-TV (satellite)" link located below.
DW-WORLD.DE
For general and more in-depth information about the German political and electoral system, or for a detailed look at the candidates, parties and issues, visit the DW-WORLD.DE regularly for comprehensive coverage.
You will find a link to the election page at the top of the list below.
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,4726247,00.html
Saturday, August 15, 2009
August Blahs
I've been through three laptops in a month...the first lasted a day, the second lasted a bit longer but was demon possessed or something...on top of that, my internet "service" has been down more than up recently...so I have been away from this blog for a couple of weeks. I hope to get caught up in the next few days, so I can keep you caught up on the latest programming news.
73 and Good listening!
73 and Good listening!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Khmer Rouge documentary with radio angle
Khmer Rock and the Killing Fields
Khmer Rock and the Killing Fields
(Duration: 30 minutes)
Availability:
4 days left to listen
Last broadcast on Tuesday, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
Robin Denselow tells the story of Cambodia's rock and roll stars who emerged during the late 1960s with a new sound known as Khmer Rock. Under Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, almost all these singers and musicians were killed, but they are still revered by Cambodians today.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00lrv50
Khmer rock revival seeks new audience
By Sarah Cuddon
Decades after Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge silenced the sound of Westernised music in Cambodia, the little-known 60s genre "Khmer rock" is finding new fans.
Khmer rock is the sound of the West meeting the East in the 1960s - a mixture of US surf guitar music, early rock and doo-wop mixed with Cambodian traditional instruments.
At the time, the music was virtually unknown outside Asia but its followers in the West are now burgeoning.
Music writer Nik Cohn is a new fan who stumbled across the sound by chance.
He said: "One night I was watching (the film) City of Ghosts, and there's an amazing moment when Matt Dillon jumps on a motorbike and rides through Phnom Penh and this incredible music comes on. An unbelievable voice.
(snip)
Despite presiding over an often corrupt and repressive regime, he was passionate and liberal about the arts, and encouraged the traditional court musicians to experiment with Western styles.
But influences also came directly from the US - as the American military presence in Vietnam increased, the American Forces Radio Network also became more well-known.
Flying studios operated by the US Navy spread the sound of rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and country music to Cambodia.
Much more at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8167436.stm
The program features clips of the music, and AFVN broadcasts. Fascinating stuff
Khmer Rock and the Killing Fields
(Duration: 30 minutes)
Availability:
4 days left to listen
Last broadcast on Tuesday, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
Robin Denselow tells the story of Cambodia's rock and roll stars who emerged during the late 1960s with a new sound known as Khmer Rock. Under Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, almost all these singers and musicians were killed, but they are still revered by Cambodians today.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00lrv50
Khmer rock revival seeks new audience
By Sarah Cuddon
Decades after Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge silenced the sound of Westernised music in Cambodia, the little-known 60s genre "Khmer rock" is finding new fans.
Khmer rock is the sound of the West meeting the East in the 1960s - a mixture of US surf guitar music, early rock and doo-wop mixed with Cambodian traditional instruments.
At the time, the music was virtually unknown outside Asia but its followers in the West are now burgeoning.
Music writer Nik Cohn is a new fan who stumbled across the sound by chance.
He said: "One night I was watching (the film) City of Ghosts, and there's an amazing moment when Matt Dillon jumps on a motorbike and rides through Phnom Penh and this incredible music comes on. An unbelievable voice.
(snip)
Despite presiding over an often corrupt and repressive regime, he was passionate and liberal about the arts, and encouraged the traditional court musicians to experiment with Western styles.
But influences also came directly from the US - as the American military presence in Vietnam increased, the American Forces Radio Network also became more well-known.
Flying studios operated by the US Navy spread the sound of rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and country music to Cambodia.
Much more at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8167436.stm
The program features clips of the music, and AFVN broadcasts. Fascinating stuff
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