Radio Nova

Radio Nova has been a French institution since the early 80s, and it's easy to hear why. The playlist is a dizzying mix of pop, world, and alternative - tracks from Françoise Hardy sit next to Fela Kuti, which somehow makes perfect sense. The station calls itself 'le son du monde' and they mean it. Daytime programming leans into accessible world pop, but late at night you'll catch obscure vinyl-only selections from the station's massive library. The presenters speak French with that unmistakable Parisian cadence, and their enthusiasm is infectious. Catching Radio Nova live feels like flipping…