Spanish-language radio stations

Spanish-language radio uses Spanish for a substantial part of its spoken programme. That can include presentation, news, interviews, discussion and contributions from listeners. The language creates a direct connection with Spanish-speaking audiences, while the topics and musical repertoire depend on the purpose of each service. Spanish is used across many countries and cultural communities, so the language does not identify a single nationality or one musical genre. A station may draw on different regional traditions and include music in several languages. Bilingual broadcasting can also give Spanish and English meaningful roles within the same programme, particularly where a service addresses a local community. This category concerns the language of broadcasting rather than the presence of an occasional Spanish-language song. It includes services in which spoken Spanish is a continuing, substantial feature. That distinction recognises bilingual community radio as well as programmes presented predominantly in Spanish.