ستة شوال

ستة شوال offers something rare in Tunisian radio: a dedicated classical music stream. The station draws from both Arab classical traditions and the European canon. You might hear the late Oum Kalthoum's orchestral grandeur followed by a Mozart piano concerto. The curation favors the familiar over the obscure. That's fine. It makes the station inviting for listeners who want classical without the academic edge. Morning programming leans towards lighter chamber works, while evenings bring in full symphonies. The Arabic classical pieces often feature the oud and qanun, instruments that give the m…