Astarbene

Astarbene delivers warm, bass-heavy rhythms with a Mediterranean twist. The playlist leans towards roots and dub, featuring classic Lee Perry and Italian star Alborosie. The heart is in roots: rhythm guitar, melodica, heavy basslines, but it also plays dancehall - expect Beenie Man or Vybz Kartel. You'll hear Bob Marley, sure, but the station digs deeper into Jamaican and Italian scenes, unearthing lesser-known cuts. DJs mix obscure 1970s Kingston singles with modern Italian productions like Pitura Freska, proving that reggae has a home in Italy. The Italian-language announcements add local fl…