RTP - Radio ZigZag

RTP's Radio ZigZag is Portugal's dedicated children's music station, and it fills a surprising gap in the airwaves. The playlist mixes Portuguese-language nursery rhymes with upbeat international pop, all carefully edited for young ears. It's not dumbed-down, though. The selection respects its audience, avoiding the saccharine stuff you'd expect. Morning blocks lean heavy on station IDs and presenter chatter, which drags a bit. But afternoons hit a nice groove with back-to-back songs. You'll hear classics from Os Amigos do Zé and newer stuff from Disney soundtracks, all woven together with a p…