Internet Radio on Linux VM - Great program - Cantata


  1. Posts : 11,247
    Windows / Linux : Arch Linux
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    Internet Radio on Linux VM - Great program - Cantata


    Hi there

    If you like Internet Radio and you have a Linux VM (or even a LINUX HOST) there's a great FREE program - CANTATA out there (actually most stuff on Linux is available FREE). You will need a standard Linux GUI though for the program to run.

    Unlike most programs when you've selected say a CITY it will sort by GENRE -- much better than getting a load of say 100 stations and have to sift through them to get what you like.

    You need to install also mpd (music daemon). Your package manager should have these.

    When starting Cantata for the first time (ensure mpd daemon (service) has been started and choose single user mode for desktop working.


    Program will also play streamed music etc from a variety of sources but I use it for Internet Radio -- there's NOTHING even remotely as convenient in Windows unless you install something like Logitech media server and that's a SERVER so to play it locally on Windows you need something that the server plays into -- !!!

    This program plays locally !! no extra software needed.

    Why more programs can't sort stations by GENRE is beyond me !!!!!

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    Cheers
    jimbo
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  2. Posts : 5,478
    2004
       #2

    It is available on Windows also.

    Releases . CDrummond/cantata . GitHub

    Looks quite nice, thanks.
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  3. Posts : 13,899
    Win10 Version 22H2 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home
       #3

    macOS [Mac OS X] also.
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  4. Posts : 70
    Windows 10 Pro, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
       #4

    tried TuneIn for Windows app this week, it does handle genres, too. Anyway, love to find a nice Linux solution!
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