Radio Tirana, a key member of the CRI (Comunità Radiotelevisiva Italofona), is proud to announce that Radio Miniature, a groundbreaking co-production, has been recognized as one of the winners at the prestigious URTI International Radio Grand Prix. This fascinating series celebrates the unifying power of radio, showcasing how sound and words can bridge cultures and connect people across the globe.

The latest international co-production by CRI, ‘Radio Miniature’, takes listeners on a captivating journey celebrating the power of radio to unite people and cultures through words and sounds. The series offers a unique opportunity to explore rare audio from archives, while sharing personal stories, sounds, anecdotes, and testimonies in a collective narrative.

‘Radio Miniature’ consists of 13 episodes titled ‘My Miniature Radio’, where each author reflects on their own radio station, delivering personal, intimate, light, poetic, or even unsettling stories. The series is both engaging and thought-provoking. Radio Tirana was represented by journalist of Radio Tirana International Genti Mumajesi.

At the URTI (Union Radiophonique et Télévisuelle Internationale) Grand Prix International Radio, ‘Radio Miniature’ received two prestigious awards:

– ‘Jacques Matthey-Doret Discovery Award’ – Recognizing a program for its quality and originality in various aspects, such as concept, interactivity, direction, and sound design.
– ‘Digital Works Award’ – Honoring works with a significant digital presence, including websites, social media, and platforms.

These accolades highlight CRI’s commitment to innovation and its ongoing efforts to promote Italian language and culture worldwide, in line with the association’s mission since its founding in 1985.

The series emerged from the seminar ‘Podcast’. From Linear Audio to On-Demand Audio*, organized by CRI in collaboration with Rai Play Sound and Rai Radio3. ‘Radio Miniature’ celebrates the ability of radio to bring together people and cultures. The 13 episodes are the result of a collaborative and creative effort, with organization by CRI (Maria du Bessé) and editorial coordination by Andrea Borgnino (RAI-Canali Specializzati e Podcast) and Daniel Bilenko (RSI). The theme music was produced by Radio Vaticana, with original composition by Mara Miceli.

The series features contributions from:

– RAI (Italy): Rai Radio3, Paolo Di Paolo / Rai Sardegna, Vito Biolchini / Rai Alto Adige, Alessandra Tortosa
– RSI (Switzerland): Francesca Rodesino
– Radio Romania (Romania): Iuliana Anghel
– RTV SLO – Radio Capodistria (Slovenia): Barbara Urizzi
– Radio Vaticana (Vatican City): Rosario Tronnolone
– RTV San Marino (San Marino): Lia Fiorio
– WDR – Cosmo Italiano (Germany): Tommaso Pedicini
– RAE (Argentina): Marcelo Ayala
– Radio Athens (Greece): Tassos Mavris
– RTSH – Radio Tirana (Albania): Genti Mumajesi
– ICN NY (USA): Cesare Deserto

For more details, read the URTI press release (https://www.urti.org/news/36th-international-urti-radio-grand-prix-awards).

‘Radio Miniature’ is available on RaiPlay Sound. Listen to the podcast series ‘My Miniature’ Radio'(https://www.raiplaysound.it/programmi/lamiaradioinminiatura)

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