Radio Paloma

Radio Paloma programs Schlager, the German-language popular music tradition spanning from pre-war standards through contemporary hits. Schlager isn't a genre - it's a category encompassing sentimental ballads, upbeat pop, and folk-influenced songs performed by popular singers in German tradition. Think of it as the German equivalent to the Great American Songbook, except it stayed continuously popular with audiences who don't follow Anglo-American pop trends. Radio Paloma serves that loyal audience. The format includes Schlager legends and contemporary performers working in the tradition. The…