Blue heritage plaque unveiled to honour Choice FM
A blue heritage plaque has been unveiled in honour of Choice FM, the first and only black radio station with a London wide commercial licence.
On March 31st 1990, the station delivered the first historic broadcast on the famous 96.9FM frequency.
To commemorate its history the Nubian Jak Community Trust organised the unveiling with co-founder and photographer Neil Kenlock, former director Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE and Mayor Councillor Philip Normal at 16-18 Trinity Gardens, Brixton South London – the address that the station launched.
During its 23 year tenure, the station helped to champion black music of all genres and break acts from around the world.
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