Latin and Brazilian Radio Online: Reggaeton, Salsa, Samba and More

Latin music has gone worldwide, but it is much more than one thing. Reggaeton, salsa, bachata, cumbia, regional Mexican, tango, samba and bossa nova all grew up in different places and sound completely different from each other. Radio is a good way to hear the difference, because a presenter plays the music in its own setting.

A good place to start

Open the Latin radio page. It lists live stations playing reggaeton, salsa, bachata and Latin pop. Leave one on for half an hour and you will hear how much variety there is.

Pick a country

Each country has its own radio sound. Some pages to try: Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Spain. More are on the full list of countries.

Brazilian stations are in Portuguese, and the others are mostly in Spanish. Many mix music, talk, news and football, which is a big part of radio in this region.

Learning Spanish or Portuguese

If you are learning one of these languages, live radio is among the best practice you can get for free:

Begin with news stations for clear speech.
Switch to music to hear natural pronunciation.
Try sport commentary when you feel confident. It is fast, but it is also exciting, which helps you remember.

For Latin communities abroad

Millions of Latin Americans live in the USA, Canada, Spain and elsewhere. Radio from home can fill a house with familiar sound. Look at the country page first, then the music pages for the style you grew up with. The USA page also has many Spanish-language stations.

What about reggae and dance?

If you like the rhythm of reggaeton, you may also enjoy reggae, dance and Afrobeats. They share a lot of beats with Latin music.

When a station does not play

Some stations only allow their own country to listen, and live streams sometimes drop. Try another one from the same page, or read why a station keeps stopping.

If a favourite from your town is missing, send us its name. We look at what people ask for.

Questions people ask

Do I need to know Spanish or Portuguese? No. Music needs no translation, and you will pick up words quickly if you listen often.

Is an account needed? No. An account is only for saving favourites.

Can I listen on my phone? Yes. Open the site in your browser. There is nothing to install. On a phone, allow your browser to run in the background so the sound does not stop when the screen locks.

Why does a station sometimes go quiet? Live streams drop now and then, and the cause is usually on the station's side. Try another one from the page.