JB.FM

JB.FM is a quiet force in Brazilian classical radio. Based somewhere in Brazil (details are scarce), this station focuses on the classical canon with a noticeable tilt toward Brazilian composers. After a week of listening, I found the programming thoughtful but sometimes predictable. Mornings tend toward the familiar - think Bach and Mozart - but afternoons and evenings dig into rarities. Villa-Lobos gets prime slots, as you'd expect, and there are deep cuts from lesser-known Brazilian symphonists. The stream quality is modest (48kbps), but for a small station, it's listenable. It works best a…