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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.

African Music Mix

On African Music Mix from N’dombolo to Benga to African Hip Hop, you’ll find the best mix of pan-African music by artists from East, West, North, South, and Central Africa, as well as the islands, drawing from VOA’s archive of over 15,000 African songs.

Africa News Tonight

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, the African diaspora, business, arts and culture. Music and the popular sports segment, Sonny Side of Sports, round out the show.

American Gold

American Gold takes a nostalgic trip back to the Golden Age of Rock and Roll for the greatest pop, rock and R&B hits of all time. Each Monday, host Doug Levine takes listeners down memory lane, spinning rock music's greatest hits.

American Café

Join us at the American Café. 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.

Border Crossings

VOA’s live worldwide international music request show with host Larry London.

Classic Rock

On Wednesday, host Ed Kowalski and producer Margot Braswell provide listeners with chronologies of rock music's greatest artists.

Country Hits USA

On Country Hits USA Host Mary Morningstar wraps up the week's offerings of the top Country music hits that debuted on Billboard's "Hot Country Singles" chart.

Crossroads Asia

Crossroads Asia offers unique stories and perspectives -- with in-depth interviews, and analysis. For news and information about what matters most to Asian listeners, join Host Sarah Williams weeknights for a complete wrap-up of the latest news from China, South Korea, Japan and other important locations in this key region of the world.

Daybreak Africa

Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

Daybreak Asia

Daybreak Asia is a 30-minute news and interview program that gives Asian listeners an informative start to their day. Join host Jim Stevenson and the Daybreak team for perspectives from China, Vietnam, South Korea and other Pacific Rim nations that you won't hear anywhere else. It's a great way to start your day.

Encounter

Join host Carol Castiel each week as she and two advocates from the world of politics, public policy, or academia discuss and debate a critical issue in the news, bringing depth, perspective, and insight to the world around us. Issues that affect our lives and global stability are debated in a free-wheeling, unscripted discussion of fact and opinion.

Hip Hop Connection

Every weekend host Meraf hits you off with the hottest hip hop and r&b music, interviews, entertainment reports and live performances inside the Voice of Americas Hip Hop Connection.

Health Chat

Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa.  The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals.  It includes a weekly feature spot, health news and comments from listeners on health issues.  The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.

Inquiry

Join host Akwei Thompson for Inquiry, a light-hearted, laughter-filled show that takes a look at everyday life - everything from where to find the best street food, to African comedy and storytelling, to the impact of cell phones on modern life.

International Edition

International Edition gives you 30 minutes of in-depth world news reported by VOA’s worldwide corps of correspondents - on the events people are talking about. Updated 10 times a day.

Issues in the News

Prominent Washington correspondents discuss topics making headlines around the world

Jazz America

Each weekend on Jazz America host Russ Davis brings you the best in jazz, present and past. Each week Russ interviews a musician and features music from their latest recordings.

VOA Music Mix

On VOA Music Mix enjoy a variety of American and international music, as well as up-to-date music industry news and live performances.

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Music Time in Africa

Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965, this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with exclusive interviews, cultural information, and of course, great music -- including rare recordings from the Leo Sarkisian Library of African Music.

Nightline Africa

Join our host and correspondents from Washington and across Africa as they bring you in-depth interviews, news reports, analysis and features on this 60-minute news magazine show.

Press Conference USA

Join host Carol Castiel for this 30-minute weekly newsmaker program that provides listeners around the globe with information and insights on a wide range of topics spanning U.S. politics, foreign policy, global health, science and culture. Carol and other panelists interview bestselling authors, analysts, U.S. government officials, ambassadors and foreign heads of state about critical issues.

Reporter's Notebook

Join host Sarah Williams for a review of the week's top news stories, featuring analysis by VOA correspondents in Washington, the United States and around the world. [30 minutes; updated Fridays after 1430 UTC].

Reporters' Roundtable

On Reporters' Roundtable join host and journalist Douglas Mpuga, along with a lively panel of journalists, who analyze the week’s major developments in Africa.

 

 

Roots & Branches

Join host Katherine Cole for an hour of  the best of rootsy rock, Country, bluegrass, 'newgrass,' and folk music, with some blues and a few singer-songwriters thrown in to complete the mix.

Science World

Join host Rick Panteleo to examine global issues in science, technology, health, agriculture, and the environment on Science World.

Sonny Side of Sports

VOA's Sonny Young brings you the latest sports news and trends as well as questions and comments from sports fans around Africa and the world.

Straight Talk Africa [simulcast]

Join veteran journalist Shaka Ssali on Straight Talk Africa every Wednesday as he and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.

South Sudan In Focus

South Sudan in Focus is a 30-minute weekday English-language broadcast/internet program covering rapidly changing developments in the new nation of South Sudan and the region.

Ted Landphair's America

A far-ranging, highly personal exploration of American life by veteran Voice of America reporter and essayist, Ted Landphair.

Top 20 Countdown

Every Thursday, host Ray McDonald surveys the Top 20 pop singles and albums in the U.S. as ranked by Billboard magazine.

Up Front

On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts Jackson Mvunganyi, in the U.S., and Nadia Samie, in Africa, talk to teens and young adults about Politics,trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives [30 minutes].Check out the Upfront blog at www.upfrontafrica.com

VOA Newscasts

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

On the Line

Smart talk about issues and ideas that matter.

In Focus

This 30-minute daily TV program brings information about Africa, the United States, and the world to viewers across Africa.

Straight Talk Africa

Shaka Ssali hosts this call-in program that examines topics of special interest to Africans.

On Assignment

"On Assignment" is a weekly behind-the-scenes look at the VOA reporters and producers reporting the news from around the world.

Beyond Category

The great Duke Ellington described the best music as being "beyond category." "Beyond Category with Eric Felten" brings the best of jazz, blues, swing, and more.

The Hamilton Live

Through the door and down the stairs, VOA's "The Hamilton Live" brings the audience along to a state-of-the-art music club, hidden just blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C.

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