KRPI Radio

KRPI Radio (1550 kHz) is a United States-based commercial AM radio station licensed to Ferndale, Washington, that broadcasts in Hindi, Punjabi, and other South Asian languages. The station’s format includes news, talk shows, Bollywood music, sports, and entertainment, catering to the Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and Punjabi-speaking populations in the region. KRPI is owned by BBC Broadcasting, Inc. It has a history of carrying South Asian programming under different names, including “Apna Sangeet” (started in 1994), “Radio Punjab International” (from 2001), and “Sher-E-Punjab Radio” (from 2004 to 2020). The station operates 24 hours a day, focusing on content relevant to the South Asian diaspora.