The station — part of the USC-operated network that’s the most-listened-to group of classical music stations in the country — is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
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James A. Muhammad will oversee Classical California, the No. 1 classical music radio station network in the nation, which operates KUSC-FM in Los Angeles and KDFC-FM in San Francisco.
Learn how the radio station grew from a tiny student-run outfit to the nation’s biggest classical station.
The new space will be named the Batishwa Miner Broadcast Center in honor of the mother of the late listener and supporter Gloria Miner.
For the first time ever, the USC-owned radio stations are playing back the 250 most beloved classical songs as voted on by listeners in the debut of the Classical California Ultimate Playlist.
The special on-air and online series — which has been created in response to COVID-19 — features selections curated by the noted conductor plus personal reflections on the music that keeps us together, even when we’re apart.
USC Annenberg faculty, alumni and students are among the podcasters helping to evolve and expand the concept of audio-on-demand.
The station will also carry the popular Trojans Live Monday evening show featuring USC coaches and athletes.
The new Ute and William K. Bowes Jr. Center for Performing Arts will include facilities for the 70-year old radio station, the region’s leading classical music broadcaster.
Judy McAlpine brings decades of experience as an executive in the U.S. and Canada.