PIRAT FM

Classical radio from Afghanistan? That's unexpected. PIRAT FM takes the tradition and gives it a distinctly local flavor. The programming leans heavily on European masters - Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky - but every few hours you'll hear something that sounds like it was composed in Kabul. The station's identity is still finding its footing, but that's part of the charm. You won't find a slick, corporate playlist here. Instead, the curation feels personal, almost like someone's private collection. The audio quality is solid at 128kbps, more than adequate for classical broadcasts. It works. Th…