A'LO FM

A'LO FM is a window into Uzbekistan's music scene, and it's more eclectic than you'd expect. The playlist spans traditional Central Asian folk melodies, modern Uzbek pop, and international chart-toppers. It's the kind of station where a maqom piece might be followed by Dua Lipa - and somehow it flows. The 96kbps stream keeps things listenable even on spotty connections, which matters in a region where internet can be patchy. There's no language barrier to the music; the energy translates. The DJs speak Uzbek, but the tracks speak for themselves. You'll hear local stars like Sevara Nazarkhan al…