Intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words.
Published on Wednesday, 17th September 2014.
Finance guru Alvin Hall charts the rise of rap music entrepreneur Jay-Z.
Published on Wednesday, 10th September 2014.
Broadcaster Toby Amies digs into the archives to discover the significance of old vinyl.
Published on Wednesday, 3rd September 2014.
In a rare interview, musician Kate Bush talks about her work to John Wilson.
Published on Wednesday, 27th August 2014.
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
Published on Wednesday, 20th August 2014.
Radio 4 explores the story of Nigerian musican and political revolutionary, Fela Kuti.
Published on Wednesday, 13th August 2014.
In a rare interview, Neil Young talks to John Wilson about his album 'Americana'.
Published on Wednesday, 6th August 2014.
Robin Denselow profiles musician Youssou N'Dour as he reaches his 50th birthday.
Published on Wednesday, 30th July 2014.
John Aiziewood investigates the phenomenon known as 'prog rock'.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd July 2014.
Rick Wakeman explores the life and music of the so-called Fifth Beatle.
Published on Wednesday, 16th July 2014.
Nick Barraclough pays tribute to the art of the backing vocalist.
Published on Wednesday, 9th July 2014.
How the British-born singer Vince Taylor inspired David Bowie's mythical rock star.
Published on Wednesday, 2nd July 2014.
Marybeth Hamilton recalls an extraordinary 1938 interview with Jelly Roll Morton.
Published on Wednesday, 25th June 2014.
Documentary.
Published on Wednesday, 18th June 2014.
Bob Geldof, Ronnie Wood and others remember rock 'n' roll music promoter Bill Graham.
Published on Wednesday, 11th June 2014.
Mark Lamarr explores the life of blues woman Memphis Minnie.
Published on Wednesday, 4th June 2014.
Stephen Evans talks to producer Rick Rubin about his work with the legendary Johnny Cash.
Published on Wednesday, 28th May 2014.
Shirley Collins tells the story of Alan Lomax's historic 1959 trip to the southern states.
Published on Wednesday, 21st May 2014.
Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.
Published on Wednesday, 14th May 2014.
Tracey McLeod recalls the girl groups of the 1960s.
Published on Wednesday, 7th May 2014.
Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain.
Published on Wednesday, 30th April 2014.
David Stafford celebrates the Fender Stratocaster with the help of some key players.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd April 2014.
An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.
Published on Wednesday, 16th April 2014.
Poet Simon Armitage nominates Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
Published on Wednesday, 9th April 2014.
Pete Paphides tells the story behind three follow-up albums, such as Suede's Dog Man Star.
Published on Wednesday, 2nd April 2014.
Stuart Maconie talks to the reclusive Scott Walker.
Published on Wednesday, 26th March 2014.
Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.
Published on Wednesday, 19th March 2014.
Joan meets influential folk guitarist Bert Jansch.
Published on Wednesday, 12th March 2014.
Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of composer Delia Derbyshire.
Published on Wednesday, 5th March 2014.
Robert Sandall talks to the Rolling Stones drummer about his passion for jazz.
Published on Wednesday, 26th February 2014.
Folk singer Martin Carthy examines the rise and fall of Ewan MacColl's Critics Group.
Published on Wednesday, 19th February 2014.
The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th-century legends - in a Miami gym in 1964.
Published on Wednesday, 12th February 2014.
Erykah Badu tells how the Black Power movement changed American music forever.
Published on Wednesday, 5th February 2014.
The Canadian poet and songwriter reflects on his musical career.
Published on Wednesday, 29th January 2014.
Marc Riley traces the career of 70s electronic band Kraftwerk.
Published on Wednesday, 22nd January 2014.
Sean Street recalls the groundbreaking 50s series Radio Ballads.
Published on Wednesday, 15th January 2014.
Benjamin Zephaniah reassesses dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson's 1978 debut album.
Published on Wednesday, 8th January 2014.
Lynne Walker talks to the American composer about the evolution of his music.
Published on Wednesday, 1st January 2014.
Pete Paphides tells the story behind Tusk by Fleetwood Mac.
Published on Wednesday, 25th December 2013.
John Wilson explores the life, death and music of English singer songwriter Nick Drake.
Published on Wednesday, 18th December 2013.
Navid Akhtar examines the legacy of the influential Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Published on Wednesday, 11th December 2013.
An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan as the singer turns 70.
Published on Wednesday, 4th December 2013.
Joanna Macgregor nominates the chanteuse and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
Published on Wednesday, 27th November 2013.
The life of Louis Armstrong as told through his archive of tape recordings.
Published on Wednesday, 20th November 2013.
How a new style of music emerged and flourished under South African apartheid.
Published on Wednesday, 13th November 2013.
Bill Bailey tells the story of the remarkable electronic instrument.
Published on Wednesday, 6th November 2013.
Mark Coles interviews the legendary Lou Reed.
Published on Wednesday, 30th October 2013.
Germaine Greer presents a profile of eccentric 1970s rock icon Frank Zappa.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd October 2013.
Paul Gambaccini uncovers the stories behind the Who's classic 1970 live album.
Published on Wednesday, 16th October 2013.
Stuart Maconie tells the story of the fifth and final album by the Police.
Published on Wednesday, 9th October 2013.
Robert Sandall examines the difference punk made to women's lives.
Published on Wednesday, 2nd October 2013.
Pink Floyd members explore the tragic mental breakdown of former front man Syd Barrett.
Published on Wednesday, 25th September 2013.
Jann Wenner's seminal 1970 New York interview with John Lennon for Rolling Stone magazine.
Published on Wednesday, 18th September 2013.
