Ici Musique

Ici Musique is Canada's French-language cultural radio, and it doesn't shy away from diversity. You might hear a blues track from Buddy Guy, then a piano sonata by Glenn Gould, then a jazz standard from Oscar Peterson, all in one hour. The station's strength is its willingness to mix genres without pretense. Classical segments are expertly programmed: think complete symphonies, not just excerpts. Jazz coverage leans toward the cool and modal, with occasional deep dives into free jazz. The world music selections range from African guitar music to French chanson. Some days it feels like a museum…