Nova FM

Nova FM isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. It doesn't need to. This Brazilian station plays the hits - from Caetano Veloso's tropicalia classics to the latest from Anitta. You'll hear it in taxis, beach bars, and shopping malls across the country. The morning block leans heavy on talk, which can drag. But stick around. The music shifts toward samba and pagode by midday, then international pop in the evening. That's the charm of Nova FM: it's a reflection of Brazil's radio culture. No deep cuts, no obscure B-sides. Just what works. If you want to understand what Brazil listens to, listen to No…