Article by Tronix Madibe There’s no doubting the importance of music to radio. Beyond just songs playing on the medium, music is critical in shaping the sound, tone and energy of a station. When accidentally tuning into a station, one can sometimes tell by the music playing, what the demographic and age-group that the station is targeting. The statement “setting the mood”, is not only reserved for candle-lit dinner dates, but is also applicable to radio when it comes to music — songs set the mood for the radio stations. Similarly, listeners often fall in love with stations because of the music, beyond the conversations. Knowing the role that music plays makes the role of a music compiler critical in a radio station. It is often a career path that is overlooked by those who get into the broadcasting industry, which is why I set out to gain insight on the career path. My friend Neville Ngobeni. Spent three years on campus radio as a presenter for a chart show while...
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