Iraq Radio

Iraq's 21 radio stations operate in a complex media environment recovering from decades of conflict and state control, now shared between state, private commercial, and satellite broadcasters. News programming remains paramount across multiple stations because radio serves as the primary information source for populations in areas where electricity remains unreliable and internet access is limited. Classical music appears on stations maintaining cultural and religious programming that preserves Arab musical traditions. Folk music and world music formats reflect Iraq's diverse ethnic and religi…