Estrella FM

Estrella FM live sounds like it's broadcasting from a tin can at 28kbps. That's not a complaint. This is Colombian radio as it's always been: rough, immediate, and full of life. You'll hear cumbia classics alongside vallenato from Carlos Vives and Totó la Momposina's folkloric mixes. It's the soundtrack to a bus ride through Medellín or a sidewalk café in Bogotá. The DJs talk fast in Spanish, rarely pausing for breath. They treat the music with reverence even when the audio quality is terrible. Late-night salsa sets are especially strong: this is Cali's finest rhythm section work. Daytimes lea…