Hawaii Public Radio HPR-2

Hawaii Public Radio HPR-2 approaches classical programming with a distinctly island sensibility. It's unhurried. That's its strength. Where mainland stations race through canonical works, this one lets pieces breathe. You'll hear Debussy's 'La Mer' followed by a rarely recorded Hawaiian composer. The hosts speak softly, unhurriedly, between tracks. They're not trying to sell you anything. The low bitrate (64kbps) wraps the strings in a lo-fi warmth - oddly fitting for tropical listening. Not for audiophiles, but for mood seekers. To experience Hawaii Public Radio HPR-2 live online, accept its…