A new English-language radio station is broadcasting from Bethlehem on FM. Their website provides the following information:
“COOL started broadcasting on the 1st of July 2010 and covers all Bethlehem area, parts of Ramallah and Jerusalem, parts of Hebron and also parts of Jordan. COOL is the first foreign language radio station in Palestine, which offers programs for foreigners residing in Palestine and in the whole world. The reality of Palestinian issues, concerns and challenges are openly presented on FM 104.
“COOL is the only Palestinian radio station that provides world news in English and a big variety of world music including old, modern and classics. We broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in addition to our internet high quality unlimited broadcasting.
“With us foreigners get continuous updates on Palestinian issues and news. Our target groups are the youth and all the foreigners residing in Palestine. Our future plan is to reach wider areas in Palestine and Jordan. We will expand our programs gradually to include among others: talk shows, Intercultural programs,and programs for teaching foreign languages.
“COOL is an independent radio station, ethically and objectively committed.”
(Source: Mike Brand)
on Aug 20th, 2010 at 17:43
Cool’s audio stream is low quality. When I listened, the station was playing continuous pop music (mostly from the US) and didn’t identify itself.
When the station says it wants to expand in Palestine, I wonder if it includes Israel in its definition of Palestine?
on Aug 22nd, 2010 at 16:21
Yes it does intend to expand Senior - both in Palestine and in Israel, although Palestine are their main audience target. To be more specific, they want to target the tourists that visit Bethlehem.
The station also intends to broadcast in Spanish and Italian as well as English.
Their stream will also improve in the coming weeks.
Music at the moment includes songs in many languages and from the 1950’s until today. From what I have heard, there is a lot to wait for, so keep on listening to coolfm.ps