Palladia – A Music Channel For Music Fans
May 22, 2009If you are a lover of music and you haven’t had a chance to check out the Palladia channel on DirecTV channel 332, you’ve definitely been missing out. This music specialty channel, owned by MTV Networks, brings the best music programming, specials, and videos from MTV, CMT, and VH1, all on one great, high definition satellite channel.
The Palladia network made its debut in January of 2006 under the original name MHD (Music: High Definition), with the slogan “MHD: The Best Music You’ve Ever Heard”.
And now, as of October of 2007, DirecTV brought this network channel to their already large and impressive satellite television channel lineup.
If you happen to be a fan of the VH1 series “VH1 Storytellers”, or if you might have missed this experience, the Palladia channel can help you with that. For those that don’t know, a “VH1 Storytellers” episode features a performance of one big name musical guest, as well as allow said guest to explain the lyrics, stories or circumstances behind the songs showcased. Some notable guest performers have been Jay-Z, the Smashing Pumpkins, Kanye West, Tori Amos, Coldplay, Mary J. Blige and Pearl Jam, to name a few.
Another great music show that is along the same vein as “VH1 Storytellers”, but without the between song talks is “Soulstage”, originally airing on the VH1 Soul network. Featured artists of past have been Erkykah Badu, Raphael Saadiq, The Roots, and India.Arie.
Between these great shows and others such as CMT network’s “Crossroads”, and MTV’s “Life & Rhymes”, the Palladia channel hosts special HD simulcasts of the major music award shows such as the CMT Music Awards, VH1 Hip Hop Honors, and of course, the notorious MTV Video Music Awards. These are just a few reasons that why in a sea of music channels to choose from on satellite television, Palladia will satisfy music lovers of all ages and genres.
