RCV+ Radio Cabo Verde Jovem

RCV+ Radio Cabo Verde Jovem is Cape Verde's youth radio. And it's surprisingly good. The playlist swings between traditional island rhythms - coladeira, funaná, morna - and contemporary Afro-pop that could soundtrack any club in Praia or Mindelo. You'll hear names like Mayra Andrade and Dino d'Santiago alongside newer artists breaking out of the archipelago. Expect plenty of funaná accordion riffs and kizomba grooves. The station's commitment to local talent is admirable. Morning shows drag a bit with chatter, but by late afternoon the music takes over - heavy on danceable tracks. That's when…