La Grande de Río Grande - 97.1

La Grande de Río Grande - 97.1 has anchored the radio dial in northern Mexico for decades. The playlist is a snapshot of the border region's dual identity: pop bangers from Latin America sit alongside American country and the occasional corrido. It shouldn't work, but it does. The DJs keep talk to a minimum, letting the music do the heavy lifting. Morning shows drag a bit with too much chatter, but afternoon and evening slots are pure music. You'll hear Shakira, Dolly Parton, and Los Tigres del Norte in the same hour: a disorienting yet oddly satisfying ride. La Grande de Río Grande - 97.1 liv…