Rádio Alpha

Rádio Alpha is exactly the kind of music radio Brazil needs more of: direct, no-nonsense, and rooted in the country's rich musical heritage. The station plays a broad mix: classic samba from Cartola, bossa nova from João Gilberto, and contemporary MPB from artists like Liniker. It's not trying to be an indie hipster station or a Top 40 machine. It just plays good music, mostly in Portuguese, with occasional international tracks that fit the mood. The DJs keep chatter to a minimum on most shows, though the morning slot can get a bit verbose. Stick around for the afternoon though - that's when t…