Candil Radio

Candil Radio isn't your typical Spanish radio station. It's a sanctuary for blues lovers in a country better known for flamenco and pop. The playlist swings from B.B. King to John Coltrane, with rock classics mixed in - think Dire Straits, maybe some Hendrix. The jazz slots are where the DJs really flex: late afternoons bring modal jazz and hard bop, while mornings lean toward smoother sounds. It's a blues radio Spain should be proud of. The presenters speak in that warm, unhurried Spanish, often adding context to tracks. You'll hear flamenco-blues crossovers that feel natural, not forced. Whe…