ICI Musique Ottawa

ICI Musique Ottawa live is a breath of fresh air in the often stale world of commercial radio. It's part of the CBC/Radio-Canada network, but don't expect safe picks. The station champions francophone music from Quebec and beyond, weaving in global acts with a French connection. A typical hour might move from the melancholic folk of Félix Leclerc to the electro-pop of Pierre Lapointe, then dip into jazz-influenced chanson. The DJs speak French with that unmistakable Québécois accent, adding warmth to transitions. It's not background noise. It's active listening material. The programming respec…