Nova Classics

Nova Classics is a surprising find. Classical radio from Afghanistan, a country better known for traditional music, yet here it is: a dedicated channel for Western classical works. The programming leans towards the familiar, lots of Beethoven and Mozart, but there are pleasant detours into lesser-known Baroque pieces and even some 20th-century composers like Shostakovich. The sound quality is crisp, streaming at 128kbps, which is more than adequate for the genre. You won't hear chatty DJs; it's all music, all the time, with minimal interruptions. That's a plus if you want to focus or just need…