Stingray Djazz

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Stingray DJAZZ
Stingray Djazz.svg
Country Netherlands
Broadcast area Europe
Worldwide
Programming
Language(s)Dutch
French
Picture format 1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
Owner Stingray Group
Sister channels Stingray Classica
Stingray iConcerts
Stingray Lite TV
History
Launched22 June 2012;12 years ago (2012-06-22)
Former namesDjazz.TV (2012-2016)
Links
Website Stingray Djazz
Availability
Streaming media
Ziggo GO (Netherlands) ZiggoGO.tv (Europe only)
7 Plus 7Plus.com.au (Australia only)

Stingray DJAZZ is a Dutch cultural music channel aimed at the European market which launched as DJAZZ.TV on 22 June 2012. The programming consists of jazz, soul, gospel, blues, and world music, like reggae, tango, and Brazilian music. The productions consist of jazz festivals, jazz concerts, and documentaries. The channel was founded by Rob Overman and Robert Rutten. [1] Since 31 July 2015, the channel has been owned and operated by the Canadian company Stingray Group. [2] In October 2016 it changed its name to Stingray DJAZZ. [3]

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References

  1. Jan-Hein Visser (June 22, 2012). "Nieuwe Djazz TV gepresenteerd" (in Dutch). Totaal TV.
  2. Mathieu Péloquin (31 July 2015). "Stingray Announces Closing of Transaction with Brava TV Group". Stingray Digital.
  3. "Overgang naar Stingray DJAZZ". Stingray DJAZZ. Retrieved 1 November 2016.