Peony River News Radio

Peony River News Radio is a peculiar beast. It calls itself news radio but the programming is overwhelmingly music. And that music is a fascinating mix of Chinese pop standards and deep folk cuts. Think Jay Chou's early albums alongside regional opera snippets. The news segments are short, almost apologetic, wedged between songs like an afterthought. It works because the music programming is clearly curated by someone with genuine affection for the breadth of Chinese musical heritage. You'll hear traditional guzheng pieces next to Mandopop from the 90s. The morning block drags a bit with too m…