Swissgroove

Swissgroove delivers exactly what its name promises: a relentless focus on funk and jazz that brings the groove. Broadcasting from Switzerland in Italian, this station sidesteps the typical Euro-pop fare for something with more soul. The playlist is a treasure trove - from the raw energy of James Brown's live at the Apollo to the sophisticated fusion of Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters. Jazz picks favor the rhythmic side, like Roy Hargrove's Earfood, not avant-garde noise. You'll even hear rare grooves and soul-jazz deep cuts that would make crate diggers jealous. The DJs keep chatter minimal, le…