Eldorado FM

Eldorado FM walks a tightrope between Brazil's jazz legacy and its pop instincts, and mostly pulls it off. The morning block leans heavily on samba jazz and bossa nova - you'll hear João Gilberto's whisper-soft guitar next to Tom Jobim's orchestral melodies. It's gorgeous, if a little sleepy. By afternoon, the tempo picks up: contemporary pop acts like Tiago Iorc and O Terno make appearances, blending Portuguese lyrics with modern production. The station doesn't shy away from international pop either, but the Brazilian flavor always dominates. The DJs keep chatter minimal - thank goodness - le…