UK Roots FM live
London's Foundation Station
UK Roots FM at a glance
About UK Roots FM
UK Roots FM is a community-focused music station from North West London, broadcasting the best in reggae, roots, revival, soul, R&B, gospel, dancehall and soca. It has been on the air since 1999 and is a much-loved voice for London's Caribbean community and for reggae and soul lovers everywhere. On this page you can listen to UK Roots FM live online for free.
More than twenty-five years of roots music
UK Roots FM grew out of North West London's rich sound-system culture, where reggae and soul have been part of community life for generations. From the beginning, it combined music with community information, news and talk, giving local people a station that reflected their heritage and their everyday concerns. Today it broadcasts 24 hours a day online, so listeners in London, across the UK and around the world can enjoy its shows.
What you will hear
The music is wide and deep. Roots reggae and revival classics sit alongside lovers rock, dancehall and soca, while soul, R&B and gospel shows bring a different mood to the schedule. Each programme is presented by DJs with their own style and knowledge, many of them well known on the London scene, and listeners regularly send in requests and dedications. Between the music you will hear community announcements and conversation on topics that matter to the audience, from local events to culture and wellbeing. Many shows are also shared on Mixcloud, so you can catch up on programmes you missed.
How to listen to UK Roots FM
The easiest way is to press play above, and the UK Roots FM live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. The station also has its own mobile app and is listed on popular radio directories. Because it streams online around the clock, you can enjoy it wherever you are in the world. If you love reggae and soul, you might also enjoy Vibes FM 93.8, Venture FM, StingDem Internet Radio, K I Radio and Mi-Soul Radio, all available on our site.
For authentic roots music, soulful sounds and a real community spirit, UK Roots FM is one of London's treasured independent stations.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 128 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to UK Roots FM live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
UK Roots FM plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
UK Roots FM schedule
- DJ Instructor00:00–02:00
- Dego Ranks - Morning Cereal09:00–12:00
- The Promo Hour Show14:00–15:00
- Rebel Don - Reggae Takeover15:00–18:00
- DJP18:00–20:00
- Paul Gee - Vinyl Mondays20:00–22:00
- DJ Gest - DJ Gest Night Train22:00–01:00
Frequently asked questions
UK Roots FM is based in North West London and has been broadcasting since 1999.
UK Roots FM plays roots reggae, revival, lovers rock, dancehall, soca, soul, R&B and gospel.
Press play at the top of this page to listen to UK Roots FM live for free. It streams online 24 hours a day.
Many UK Roots FM shows are shared on the station's Mixcloud page, where you can listen again.
Yes. You can listen to UK Roots FM live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. UK Roots FM plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open UK Roots FM here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another R&B and Soul, Reggae station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.