Capital FM Manele

Capital FM Manele specializes in manele music, a distinctly Romanian and Balkan cultural tradition often misunderstood or dismissed by outsiders unfamiliar with the genre's regional importance. That dismissal reflects cultural bias. Manele maintains serious cultural presence across Romania and neighboring countries. The station takes that seriously. Manele as musical form combines Eastern European folk traditions with Balkan brass elements and contemporary production. The result sounds unlike anything in Western pop contexts. Guitars meet accordion. Traditional rhythms interact with modern bea…