Radio Mambo

Radio Mambo brings Latin heat to Italy's airwaves live. You won't find sleepy morning shows here - this station kicks off with a burst of salsa and doesn't let up. The playlist draws heavily on classic salsa dura, with plenty of Fania All-Stars and Celia Cruz. But they also mix in modern reggaeton and Latin pop - think Marc Anthony and Daddy Yankee, side by side. It's a blend that might sound chaotic on paper, but the DJs know their transitions. The presentation is in Italian, which adds a curious charm: hearing a Milanese accent introduce a bolero by Buena Vista Social Club just feels right.…