89 A Radio Rock

Brazilian rock carries its own identity separate from American and British traditions, though influenced by both. 89 A Radio Rock bases out of São Paulo, where Brazil's rock scene centers. Programming pulls from classic Brazilian rock (Os Mutantes, Raul Seixas) and contemporary rock acts that build on those foundations. International rock gets airtime too, but the station's voice comes from its relationship to Brazilian music. At 128kbps the streaming handles both the production detail of modern rock recording and the rawness of earlier recordings. Brazilian rock culture values musicianship di…