radio broadcasts

In Somalia, Islamist Militias Ban Music from the Radio

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:41:02 -0400

Full article: Washington Post
Sudarsan Raghavan
Radio stations have become the latest front in an unrelenting war that is a struggle as much for Somalia's identity as its territory. Three weeks ago, a hard-line militia, Hezb-i-Islami, ordered stations in Mogadishu to stop playing music, declaring it un-Islamic. Radio Xurmo complied; the Islamists have killed Somali journalists for less cause.

Somali Radio Stations Halt Music

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:34:21 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Mohammed Ibrahim
At least 14 radio stations in the Somalia capital of Mogadishu stopped broadcasting music, heeding an ultimatum by an Islamist insurgent group to stop playing songs or face "serious consequences."

A Guiding Voice Amid the Ruins of a Capital City

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:14:57 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Jeffrey Gettlemen
Radio Mogadishu is the one and only relatively free radio station in south central Somalia where journalists can broadcast what they like. The station's 90-foot antennas have literally become a beacon of freedom for reporters, editors, technicians and disc jockeys all across Somalia who have been chased away from their jobs by radical Islamist insurgents.

Lawmaker Probes Device Over Minority Radio Data

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:21:16 -0400

Full article: Reuters
John Poirier
A key lawmaker said he has launched an investigation into Arbitron's device to track the public's listening habits because it may under represent some ethnic and age groups. The device has been controversial due to criticisms within the radio industry and state governments that have pointed to some of its flaws.

Phillies Icon Harry Kalas Dies

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:27:53 -0400

Full article: Philadelphia Inquirer
Frank Fitzpatrick
Harry Kalas, the sincere and sentimental Phillies broadcaster whose smoky voice and singular home run calls were for nearly 40 years as much a franchise fixture as the "P" on its players' red caps, has died at 73. "We lost our voice today," said Phillies president David Montgomery.

Intercollegiate Broadcasting System National College Radio Conference

Mary Alice Crim — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:51:55 -0500

Start: 03/06/2009 - 03:06

End: 03/08/2009 - 03:06

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

The IBS National College Radio Broadcasting and Webcasting Conference brings together students and representatives from college and high school radio stations across the country with over 200 speakers from the radio, broadcasting and music industries, as well as special guest appearances from musicians and well-known media personalities.

VOA and RFA Increase Broadcasts to Tibet

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:10:08 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting Board of Governors