Voice of Freedom (radio station)

Voice of Freedom
Broadcast areaPortuguese Goa
Frequency7.13 MHz (42.05 m)
Programming
Language(s)Portuguese, Konkani, Marathi, English
FormatNews; Goan independence movement-related messaging
History
First air date
November 25, 1955
Last air date
December 19, 1961

Voice of Freedom (Portuguese: Voz da Liberdade; Konkani: Goenche Sadvonecho Awaz) was an underground radio station that transmitted across Portuguese Goa from 1955 to 1961, advocating the cause of the Goan independence movement. The station broadcast a variety of programming in English, Konkani, and in Portuguese, promoting Goan independence from Portuguese rule. Some of the broadcasters on the station included activists Libia Lobo and Vaman Sardesai.[1][2][3]

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  2. ^ Antao, Steve (2015-12-19). "RADIO - WOMAN'S VOICE OF FREEDOM". ItsGoa. Archived from the original on 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  3. ^ IANS. "'Voice of Freedom' and the battle for airwaves over Goa". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-21.