Radio Legacy 90.1

Legacy 90.1 is a Manchester community station rooted in the African and Caribbean communities of Hulme, Moss Side and surrounding areas. Established in 2008 as Peace FM, it combines music of Black origin with a platform for local voices. The organisation became a community interest company in March 2021, formalising its not-for-profit role and its commitment to serving the people around it.

The music ranges across reggae, soca, calypso, Afrobeats, soul, R&B and gospel. Volunteer presenters bring individual selections to the schedule, with Michael H, Denise Southworth, DJ Lascelles and DJ Jules among the voices heard through the week. Specialist sessions and programmes from contributors such as Tappa Benz and Dolphin make space for different tastes within that broad cultural identity.

Community discussion is a substantial part of the service. A cost-of-living series launched in October 2023 brought in organisations including Citizens Advice Manchester, the Greater Manchester Law Centre and Maternity Action. Denise Southworth and DJ Lascelles spoke with contributors about housing, debt and other practical concerns. The recordings extend those conversations beyond their original broadcasts without turning the station into a purely speech-led service.

Legacy also supports grassroots musicians and training for younger people interested in media. Its work includes involvement with the Manchester Caribbean Carnival and projects such as Voices That Care, exploring experiences of caring in Black communities. These connections give the music, interviews and volunteer activity a common focus on representation and participation in Greater Manchester.