Radio IMER

Radio IMER is Mexican public radio that refuses to be pinned down. One moment it's a deep cut from Café Tacvba, the next it's a Chucho Valdés piano solo that'll stop you mid-step. The jazz selection leans toward Latin jazz and classic standards - no free-jazz weirdness here. Rock en español gets heavy rotation, but the playlist avoids the obvious hits. You'll hear tracks from bands like Rita Guerrero's Santa Sabina alongside newer acts. The Latin music spans boleros, son jarocho, and cumbia. It's a lot of ground, but the curation keeps it coherent. The morning shows could use more energy, but…