Intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words.
Finance guru Alvin Hall charts the rise of rap music entrepreneur Jay-Z.
Broadcaster Toby Amies digs into the archives to discover the significance of old vinyl.
In a rare interview, musician Kate Bush talks about her work to John Wilson.
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
Radio 4 explores the story of Nigerian musican and political revolutionary, Fela Kuti.
In a rare interview, Neil Young talks to John Wilson about his album 'Americana'.
Robin Denselow profiles musician Youssou N'Dour as he reaches his 50th birthday.
John Aiziewood investigates the phenomenon known as 'prog rock'.
Rick Wakeman explores the life and music of the so-called Fifth Beatle.
Nick Barraclough pays tribute to the art of the backing vocalist.
How the British-born singer Vince Taylor inspired David Bowie's mythical rock star.
Marybeth Hamilton recalls an extraordinary 1938 interview with Jelly Roll Morton.
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Bob Geldof, Ronnie Wood and others remember rock 'n' roll music promoter Bill Graham.
Mark Lamarr explores the life of blues woman Memphis Minnie.
Stephen Evans talks to producer Rick Rubin about his work with the legendary Johnny Cash.
Shirley Collins tells the story of Alan Lomax's historic 1959 trip to the southern states.
Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.
Tracey McLeod recalls the girl groups of the 1960s.
Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain.
David Stafford celebrates the Fender Stratocaster with the help of some key players.
An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.
Poet Simon Armitage nominates Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
Pete Paphides tells the story behind three follow-up albums, such as Suede's Dog Man Star.
Stuart Maconie talks to the reclusive Scott Walker.
Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.
Joan meets influential folk guitarist Bert Jansch.
Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of composer Delia Derbyshire.
Robert Sandall talks to the Rolling Stones drummer about his passion for jazz.
Folk singer Martin Carthy examines the rise and fall of Ewan MacColl's Critics Group.
The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th-century legends - in a Miami gym in 1964.
Erykah Badu tells how the Black Power movement changed American music forever.
Erykah Badu tells how the Black Power movement changed American music forever.
The Canadian poet and songwriter reflects on his musical career.
Marc Riley traces the career of 70s electronic band Kraftwerk.
Sean Street recalls the groundbreaking 50s series Radio Ballads.
Benjamin Zephaniah reassesses dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson's 1978 debut album.
Lynne Walker talks to the American composer about the evolution of his music.
Pete Paphides tells the story behind Tusk by Fleetwood Mac.
John Wilson explores the life, death and music of English singer songwriter Nick Drake.
Navid Akhtar examines the legacy of the influential Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan as the singer turns 70.
Joanna Macgregor nominates the chanteuse and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
The life of Louis Armstrong as told through his archive of tape recordings.
How a new style of music emerged and flourished under South African apartheid.
Bill Bailey tells the story of the remarkable electronic instrument.
Mark Coles interviews the legendary Lou Reed.
Germaine Greer presents a profile of eccentric 1970s rock icon Frank Zappa.
Paul Gambaccini uncovers the stories behind the Who's classic 1970 live album.
Stuart Maconie tells the story of the fifth and final album by the Police.
Robert Sandall examines the difference punk made to women's lives.
Pink Floyd members explore the tragic mental breakdown of former front man Syd Barrett.
Jann Wenner's seminal 1970 New York interview with John Lennon for Rolling Stone magazine.