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The Voices of Robert Wyatt

Intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words.

Jay-Z: From Brooklyn to the Boardroom

Finance guru Alvin Hall charts the rise of rap music entrepreneur Jay-Z.

Beat Mining with the Vinyl Hoover

Broadcaster Toby Amies digs into the archives to discover the significance of old vinyl.

Kate Bush

In a rare interview, musician Kate Bush talks about her work to John Wilson.

Conjuring Halie

Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.

Fela Kuti Comes Home

Radio 4 explores the story of Nigerian musican and political revolutionary, Fela Kuti.

Front Row - Neil Young

In a rare interview, Neil Young talks to John Wilson about his album 'Americana'.

Youssou N'Dour at 50: Africa's Greatest Star

Robin Denselow profiles musician Youssou N'Dour as he reaches his 50th birthday.

My Wizard

John Aiziewood investigates the phenomenon known as 'prog rock'.

Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It

Rick Wakeman explores the life and music of the so-called Fifth Beatle.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T - The Art of Backing Vocals

Nick Barraclough pays tribute to the art of the backing vocalist.

Ziggy Stardust Came from Isleworth

How the British-born singer Vince Taylor inspired David Bowie's mythical rock star.

The Dream Time of Jazz

Marybeth Hamilton recalls an extraordinary 1938 interview with Jelly Roll Morton.

Dexys Midnight Runners: Don't Stand Me Down

Documentary.

Between Rock and a Good Cause

Bob Geldof, Ronnie Wood and others remember rock 'n' roll music promoter Bill Graham.

When the Levee Breaks

Mark Lamarr explores the life of blues woman Memphis Minnie.

The Song Doctor

Stephen Evans talks to producer Rick Rubin about his work with the legendary Johnny Cash.

Southern Journeys

Shirley Collins tells the story of Alan Lomax's historic 1959 trip to the southern states.

The Smiths' Strangeways, Here We Come

Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

Tracey McLeod recalls the girl groups of the 1960s.

This Are 2 Tone

Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain.

Fender Heaven

David Stafford celebrates the Fender Stratocaster with the help of some key players.

Sampledelica! The History of the Mellotron

An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.

Ian Curtis

Poet Simon Armitage nominates Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.

Suede - Dog Man Star

Pete Paphides tells the story behind three follow-up albums, such as Suede's Dog Man Star.

Scott Walker

Stuart Maconie talks to the reclusive Scott Walker.

Star Spangled Hendrix

Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.

Bert Jansch

Joan meets influential folk guitarist Bert Jansch.

Sculptress of Sound: The Lost Works of Delia Derbyshire

Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of composer Delia Derbyshire.

The View from the Back - Charlie Watts

Robert Sandall talks to the Rolling Stones drummer about his passion for jazz.

How Folk Songs Should Be Sung

Folk singer Martin Carthy examines the rise and fall of Ewan MacColl's Critics Group.

When Cassius Met The Beatles

The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th-century legends - in a Miami gym in 1964.

Black Is A Country

Erykah Badu tells how the Black Power movement changed American music forever.

Black Is A Country

Erykah Badu tells how the Black Power movement changed American music forever.

Leonard Cohen

The Canadian poet and songwriter reflects on his musical career.

Kraftwerk: We Are the Robots

Marc Riley traces the career of 70s electronic band Kraftwerk.

Like Blackpool Went Through Rock

Sean Street recalls the groundbreaking 50s series Radio Ballads.

Dread, Beat an Blood

Benjamin Zephaniah reassesses dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson's 1978 debut album.

Steve Reich

Lynne Walker talks to the American composer about the evolution of his music.

Fleetwood Mac - Tusk

Pete Paphides tells the story behind Tusk by Fleetwood Mac.

Nick Drake -Unsung

John Wilson explores the life, death and music of English singer songwriter Nick Drake.

Nusrat Was My Elvis

Navid Akhtar examines the legacy of the influential Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

Blowing in the Wind: Dylan's Spiritual Journey

An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan as the singer turns 70.

Nina Simone

Joanna Macgregor nominates the chanteuse and civil rights activist Nina Simone.

The Armstrong Tapes

The life of Louis Armstrong as told through his archive of tape recordings.

The Story of Township Music

How a new style of music emerged and flourished under South African apartheid.

Good Vibrations: The Story of the Theremin

Bill Bailey tells the story of the remarkable electronic instrument.

Lou Reed

Mark Coles interviews the legendary Lou Reed.

Freak Out! The Frank Zappa Story

Germaine Greer presents a profile of eccentric 1970s rock icon Frank Zappa.

The Who Live at Leeds

Paul Gambaccini uncovers the stories behind the Who's classic 1970 live album.

Synchronicity by the Police

Stuart Maconie tells the story of the fifth and final album by the Police.

Punk Heaven for Little Girls

Robert Sandall examines the difference punk made to women's lives.

The Twilight World of Syd Barrett

Pink Floyd members explore the tragic mental breakdown of former front man Syd Barrett.

Lennon: The Wenner Tapes

Jann Wenner's seminal 1970 New York interview with John Lennon for Rolling Stone magazine.