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Colourful Radio

Colourful Radio

Dedicated to African and African-Caribbean music and culture

Colourful Radio is a London station with a clear identity built around African and African-Caribbean music, soul, reggae and culture-led programming.

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About Colourful Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

  • Frequency – DAB Digital Radio

Colourful Radio has been part of the UK radio landscape for years and is aimed at listeners who want a station shaped around Black music, culture, conversation and community rather than a generic mainstream playlist. Its output blends music with speech and current-affairs content, giving the station a broader identity than a pure jukebox stream.

The musical side of Colourful Radio centres on African and African-Caribbean sounds alongside soul, reggae and contemporary urban flavours. That mix gives the station a distinctive tone, especially for listeners who want music and discussion that reflect London’s cultural diversity instead of the same recycled commercial-radio formula.

Colourful Radio also stands out because it is not just about tracks back to back. The station has long positioned itself around culture, stories and conversation as well as music, which makes it more useful for listeners who want a station with personality and relevance rather than background noise.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Colourful Breakfast: Regular breakfast programming highlighted on the station’s social output.
  • Colourful Drive: Regular drivetime programming highlighted on the station’s social output.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.colourfulradio.com/

Postal address:
London, England

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colourfuluk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colourfulradio/

Colourful Radio FAQ

What frequency is Colourful Radio on?
Colourful Radio is available on DAB Digital Radio and online streaming.

Where is Colourful Radio based?
Colourful Radio is based in London and broadcasts online as well as on DAB.

What does Colourful Radio play?
Colourful Radio features African and African-Caribbean music, soul, reggae and culture-led programming.

Does Colourful Radio only play music?
No. The station also includes speech, conversation and culture-led content alongside the music.

How can I contact Colourful Radio?
You can follow Colourful Radio via its official website and social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram.