FM Radio Manele

FM Radio Manele live from Romania does exactly what it says on the tin. This is manele music, unapologetically loud and catchy. Think accordion lines over synth bass, with vocals that alternate between crooning and shouting. It's Balkan pop at its most raw. The 128kbps stream keeps the energy intact, even if audiophiles will flinch. That's not the point. Manele has been a controversial genre in Romania - dismissed by intellectuals, beloved by the working class. This station celebrates it without apology. The playlists blend classic anthems from Nicolae Guță with newer hits from Florin Salam an…