Worldspace Launches India's First National 24-Hour Marathi Radio Station

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 8, 2006/Satnews Daily/ ― Worldspace Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:WRSP) has launched "Surabhi," India's first ever 24-hour Marathi radio channel.

The latest addition to the Worldspace-branded channel repertoire salutes the Maratha culture and pays tribute to one of the richest languages in India. "Surabhi," Channel No. 110 on the Worldspace Satellite Radio Network, offers listeners a broad spectrum of Marathi music, culture and literature in a magazine format that brings to life the diversity and heritage of Maharashtra.

“These dedicated 24-hour channels such as 'Surabhi' help connect people away from home with the music and tradition of their people,” said William Sabatini, vice president, global programming of Worldspace.

"Surabhi" captures the cultural ethos of the legendary Maratha tradition and the interests of Maharashtrians in poetry, literature and theatre. The channel recognizes the various aspects of Marathi music and will have special shows for Bhaavgeet (songs with 'bhaav' - emotions), Abhangas (devotional songs), Powadas (patriotic songs), Natyasangeet (songs used in plays), Lavani and Lokgeet (folk songs) among several others exciting sub-genres.

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