MOMENTO LOVE GOSPEL

MOMENTO LOVE GOSPEL is a weird name for a classical radio station. It's even weirder coming out of Afghanistan, a country you don't typically associate with Western classical music. But here it is, and it's oddly compelling. The playlists blend traditional Afghan classical instruments with European orchestral works, punctuated by gospel-tinged vocals. It works better than you'd think. The love theme means ballads dominate - think romantic strings and soft piano. It's not challenging music. That's the point. It's background music for reflection, or for driving through Kabul's chaotic streets. T…