The people of Rio have a famously long commute to work, in cars and on buses, and this time is most commonly whiled away listening to the radio.

There are also a vast array of jobs for which the radio is a fundamental background feature, adding rhythm and lightness to the day - There are around 200 radio stations broadcast in Rio de Janeiro, catering to a vast and divergent array of tastes and moods.

Those committed predominantly to music offer listeners the opportunity to make song requests online, or via the modern medium of Whatsapp, making the radio a truly inclusive and interactive process for residents and visitors of the city.