Barbra Streisand Channel Gets Limited Run on SiriusXM Radio

The channel devoted to all things Streisand will launch on Sept. 12

Barbra Streisand Channel premiering on SiriusXM on Sept. 12
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Barbra Streisand fans with a subscription to SiriusXM radio will soon be able to enjoy the Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner’s music around the clock, but only for a limited time.

The satellite radio provider announced the Barbra Streisand Channel on Monday. The new station will launch on Friday and run through Oct. 10 on Sirius channel 69 and XM channel 73, as well as the SiriusXM Internet Radio App.

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The channel will be fully dedicated to Streisand’s extensive body of work and will include selections from her live and studio recordings spanning from her 1963 debut to her Sept. 16 release, “Partners.”

Streisand will also participate in a Q&A session moderated by longtime colleague, music industry executive Jay Landers.

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“SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Barbra Streisand” will air on Sept. 14 at noon on The Barbra Streisand Channel.

Barbra Streisand is an artist who is the very definition of the word icon.  Her original voice, songwriting, performances, and life’s work has made her a universal star and humanitarian leader,” Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s president and chief content officer, said in a statement. “Along the way she has created some of the best-selling albums of all time, as well as being an award winning actress known for her work on stage, film and TV.  Our exclusive channel celebrating Ms. Streisand is a truly comprehensive and deep dive into the music of one of the world’s most important artists ever.”

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