Paul in Rio

Paul in Rio live is a station that feels like a sun-drenched afternoon in the city. Unlike the polished music radio Brazil stations, this one has a rough-around-the-edges charm. The playlist jumps from samba classics like Cartola to indie rock from modern Brazilian bands. You'll hear João Gilberto next to an obscure British post-punk track. It's eclectic and personal. The DJ clearly loves digging deep. Streams at 128kbps, which is fine for the mix. The occasional long pause between songs only adds to the home-recorded aesthetic. This is not a corporate operation. It's one person's curation. Li…