Radio Rada

Radio Rada's playlist is a time machine to Italy's golden age of pop. You'll hear Lucio Battisti's aching 'Emozioni' next to Mina's dramatic 'Se telefonando' - the tracks that defined Italian radio for decades. The station also sneaks in international oldies, from Elvis to the Beatles, but the heart is firmly Italian. It's not trying to be cool or cutting-edge. It's a comfort station, the kind you put on while cooking Sunday lunch. The morning slots have a bit too much talk for my taste, but the music-heavy afternoon hours more than compensate. Don't expect audiophile quality from the stream -…