Radio UENF

Radio UENF defies easy categorization. Based at a Brazilian university, it broadcasts a music mix that's both local and global. The daytime lineup favors accessible Brazilian pop - think Anitta and vintage Jorge Ben. But as the sun sets, the programmers take risks. You'll hear avant-garde samba, Baile funk, and obscure indie from São Paulo. It's a music radio Brazil experience that rewards patience. The DJs have personality, and they're not afraid to talk between tracks. Some shows are rough around the edges, but that's what makes it feel real. One afternoon, we caught a set of instrumental ch…