Chocolate Radio

Chocolate Radio broadcasts from London with soul at the centre of its musical identity. Its official presentation also includes R&B, jazz-funk, soulful house and reggae, while its listening pages identify a wider connection with northern soul and hip-hop. The service runs throughout the day, with a schedule of individual presenters.

The selection connects different generations and expressions of soulful music. A funk-oriented programme may put rhythm and instrumental interplay first, while a house or reggae slot brings a different musical movement. These related interests give the station scope without losing the character established by its main soul brief.

The project began with Roger Brookes in 1992, then returned through test transmissions in 2008 before going live in 2009 and being revamped in 2018. Its programmes include Big Al's Soul Sessions, Jane E's Overdose Of Soul and Gary Prescott's Just Good Nu Soul Music. Thomas Moore's ChillZone adds smooth jazz and R&B, while Richie Green's Soul Machine uses vinyl. These named strands reflect the station's combination of early Motown and Philadelphia soul traditions with newer soulful recordings.

The broadcaster maintains pages for new music, events and its contributor team, and replays are part of the published schedule. Chocolate Radio is relevant to listeners who enjoy both established soulful sounds and independent discoveries. Its London base and contributors in other locations combine a recognisable origin with a wider musical conversation.