KMFA FM 89.5 is a

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, listener-supported, classical radio station licensed in Austin,

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. Currently under ownership of Capitol Broadcasting Association, Inc, KMFA serves 100,000 listeners. The broadcast schedule consists of playlists announced by local hosts, as well as nationally syndicated broadcasts, including those from the

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during its season. On the weekends, the NPR program

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, showcasing young classical musicians, is heard on KMFA, as well as a program of classical music from the School of Music at the

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. KMFA is licensed to broadcast a digital hybrid HD signal.

Hosts

* Emilio Alvarez * Jeffrey Blair * Guillermo Delgado * Dianne Donovan * Ryan Kelly * Judlyne Lilly-Gibson * Carla McElhaney * Anton Nel * Sara Schneider

References

External links

Official website
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