Tag Archives: Shortwave Music

Shortwave Radio Recordings: Voice of Greece music

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Thomas

For your listening pleasure: 193 minutes of music, and a little Greek commentary, from the Voice of Greece. Recorded on Friday, January 18th–starting around 22:30 UTC–on 9.42 MHz. Click here to download the MP3 of the recording, or simply listen … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: All India Radio on the Bonito RadioJet

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Thomas

After posting my latest All India Radio recording, SWLing Post reader, Pete, suggested that I check out their broadcasts starting around 21:00 UTC on 11,670 and 9,445 kHz, as they are quite strong into North America. He was right. On Thursday … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: Radio Japan

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Thomas

This past weekend, I recorded several stations on the 25 meter band, including (recently posted) All India Radio and Radio Nacional da Amazonia. Though I noted Radio Nacional‘s booming signal into North America, Radio Japan’s audio fidelity was simply amazing; very clear, no … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: All India Radio

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Thomas

On of my favorite shortwave stations for music, besides Voice of Greece, is All India Radio (AIR). Since their broadcasts originate on the other side of the planet (from my location), their signal bounces off the ionosphere many times before I … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: Rádio Nacional da Amazônia

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Thomas

This past weekend, Radio Nacional da Amazonia had a booming signal into North America on 11,780 kHz. I recorded their broadcast throughout the night, assuming it would eventually fade; however, it did not. So, if you’re in the mood for … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: Radio Nacional Argentina

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Thomas

Last night, the 25 and 19 meter bands were alive with signals from across the globe into the early morning hours. I recorded several broadcasters, including Radio Nacional da Amazonia, Radio Japan, All India Radio and Radio Nacional Agentina who had … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: Voice of Greece and hours of music

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Thomas

This past Friday and Saturday evenings I had an opportunity to record several hours of music from the Voice of Greece. I am continually amazed with the audio fidelity from a station that is well over 5,000 miles away. You can listen … Continue reading →

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Voice of Greece plays music format during strike

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Thomas

On Monday, May 28, I recorded over 2 hours of popular Greek music programming from the Voice of Greece on 9,420 kHz with a Microtelecom Perseus. Propagation was excellent. UPDATE: Once again, SWLing Post reader, Christos, provided more info on … Continue reading →

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Shortwave and the Art of Music: An interview with musician James Davies

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Thomas

After posting the article about Elliott Sharp last Sunday, I received an email which drew my attention to a shortwave radio-inspired series of musical works entitled Music for DXing, by Spunkle, now an album on the label First Fold Records.  Musician … Continue reading →

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For Elliott Sharp, musical experimentation was inspired by shortwave radio

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Thomas

In the past, we’ve noted several artists and musicians who were inspired by the audible characteristics and sonic texture of shortwave radio (check out the Besnard Lakes and Radius, for example). Guitarist, Elliot Sharp, was inspired not only by the … Continue reading →

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