Radio Tropical Fm 98,7

Radio Tropical Fm 98,7 doesn't pretend to be anything it isn't. It's a straightforward Brazilian radio station, pulling from the country's vast musical map, from the forró of the northeast to the axé of Bahia. The playlist feels handpicked, even if it's probably not. You might catch a Gilberto Gil classic bumping into a current pop hit. The vibe stays upbeat, tropical, and unpretentious. There's a lot of friendly chatter, but the music never takes a backseat. It's the kind of station you'd hear playing from a corner bar in Recife or a beach kiosk in Fortaleza. For such a specific cultural DNA,…