5MBS 99.9FM

5MBS 99.9FM doesn't try to be everything. It IS everything. From Mississippi Delta blues to Debussy preludes, this Adelaide station packs a surprising punch. The jazz selection leans toward the classics: think Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' rather than background elevator music. World music slots dig deep: you might hear Ali Farka Touré followed by Buena Vista Social Club. That's rare for any station. The classical picks avoid tired warhorses: expect Arvo Pärt or Philip Glass next to Mozart. The blues are raw and authentic, nothing polished. Morning shows drag a little, too much talk. But late-ni…