Radio Alligator

Radio Alligator doesn't sound like your typical French radio. That's a compliment. The playlist careens from vintage French chanson to obscure world music, with occasional detours into electronica. It's the kind of station where you'll hear Serge Gainsbourg followed by an avant-garde African groove. The DJs have minimal presence, they let the music speak. And the music speaks volumes. For a station labeled simply 'Music', it has a distinct personality. Unpredictable. Refreshing. You can listen to Radio Alligator online and it feels like eavesdropping on a well-curated record collection. It's n…