Le Grigri, radio porte-bonheur

Le Grigri translates as 'luck charm' - and the station positions itself as something protective, cultural, intimate. French radio carries different expectations than Anglo markets: there's state support for French-language content, which means stations like this can program with less commercial desperation. The approach here is decidedly curated. Music selection emphasizes French artists and Francophone material - this isn't about global chart dominance. Instead, programming explores what French music actually sounds like: chanson traditions mixing with contemporary pop, electronic artists lik…