Radio Canada Ici Musique

Radio Canada Ici Musique is the francophone public radio service's cultural flagship. It swings between blues, jazz, classical, and world music with authority. The blues programming is particularly strong: think Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, not just modern radio blues. Classical slots lean toward Canadian composers and performers, like Glenn Gould's Bach interpretations. Jazz picks often feature Oscar Peterson, a Montreal native. World music blocks are eclectic, pulling from West Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. The station trusts its listeners to handle a wide range. Presenters sp…