Rayan FM

Rayan FM brings the sounds of Syria to the airwaves. You'll hear a mix of modern Arabic pop and traditional classics like Fairuz and Farid al-Atrash. The daytime programming drags a bit with too much chatter between songs. But stick around after midnight. That's when the uninterrupted music sets kick in, and the station finds its groove. Streaming at 96kbps, it's not audiophile quality. Yet the warmth of the analog-era recordings still comes through. When you listen to Rayan FM online, you get a slice of life in Syrian cities. The call to prayer interweaves with upbeat tracks. DJs speak in Lev…