WNCW

WNCW is one of those rare stations where the music director clearly has a vision. Based in Spindale, North Carolina, this public radio powerhouse serves the Blue Ridge region with an eclectic mix that defies easy categorization. You might hear a bluegrass classic from Doc Watson followed by a deep cut from The Avett Brothers, then something from a local Asheville band you've never heard of. That's the point. The morning shows have personality, but the night slots really shine: DJs dig into obscure soul, jazz, and world music. It's not polished commercial radio. It's better. At 48kbps, it's fin…