Brazil Radio

Brazil's 1156 radio stations make it one of the world's largest radio markets, with distinct formats catering to the country's enormous regional diversity. Pop music occupies 163 stations, mostly playing Brazilian pop (musica popular brasileira), sertanejo (Brazilian country), and international chart hits. Rock reaches across 102 stations, spanning bossa nova influenced rock, heavy metal, and indie alternatives that thrive in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Gospel programming has expanded massively across 44 stations, reflecting evangelical Christianity's growth throughout Brazilian society. Old…