Controradio

Controradio is a rare find in Italian radio. Based in Florence, it's been championing blues, jazz, rock, soul, and world music for decades. The playlist moves from Muddy Waters to Charles Mingus to Fela Kuti without missing a beat. News segments break up the music, giving local updates that feel grounded in the city's daily life. The station's deep blues roots are its strength - you'll hear John Lee Hooker deep cuts alongside contemporary Italian soul acts. That mix makes it a go-to for serious listeners. The rock selections lean toward classic and alternative, nothing too heavy. Soul and worl…