Fairchild Radio

Fairchild Radio is Canada's quiet treasure for world music, and it deserves more attention. The playlist hops continents with ease - one moment you're deep in Mali's kora rhythms, the next you're catching a Bulgarian choir or a Japanese taiko ensemble. It's not background music; it's a guided tour of global sounds. The curation avoids the obvious - you won't hear the same World Music Hits playlist everyone else plays. Instead, expect deep cuts from field recordings and independent labels. The station's Canadian roots mean you'll also hear indigenous artists and multicultural mixes you won't fi…