Rahat Supermarket Radio

From a supermarket somewhere in Azerbaijan, Rahat Supermarket Radio broadcasts its 64kbps stream to the world. It sounds exactly like what it is: a store radio, and that's part of its charm. The playlist leans heavily on Azerbaijani pop and folk, with bursts of Western hits at low volume. You might catch a mugham improvisation between announcements for specials on produce. The audio quality is tinny, the transitions are rough. It's not meant for audiophiles. But if you want to listen to music radio Azerbaijan style without any polish, this is it. The station has a hypnotic loop of familiarity.…