87 FM

87 FM is exactly what you'd expect from a Brazilian music radio station with a name that generic. That's not a knock. It's an invitation. The station plays a broad mix of MPB, samba, and popular Brazilian genres without much pretense. You'll hear Caetano Veloso's "O Leãozinho" followed by a contemporary sertanejo hit. Somehow it flows. The signal feels like it's beaming straight from a neighborhood bar in Rio. The compression is heavy, giving everything a warm, lo-fi character. It's not audiophile territory, but it has soul. The DJs speak in rapid Portuguese between tracks, keeping the energy…