Radio CINA

Radio CINA does something unexpected: it broadcasts Arabic-language world music from a small Canadian station. The programming swings between classic tarab and modern diaspora sounds. Morning slots lean into vocal epics from Oum Kalthoum and Fairuz. Afternoons shift toward raï blended with Canadian indie folk. It's not polished. That's the appeal. You'll hear crackling oud solos followed by a Berlin-based electronic remix. The hosts speak in Arabic with a warm, unhurried cadence. The playlist feels handpicked, not algorithmic. There's a late-night segment dedicated to Lebanese dabke that'll ge…