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Ziggy Stardust Came from Isleworth
How the British-born singer Vince Taylor inspired David Bowie's mythical rock star.
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Youssou N'Dour at 50: Africa's Greatest Star
Robin Denselow profiles musician Youssou N'Dour as he reaches his 50th birthday.
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Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Tracey McLeod recalls the girl groups of the 1960s.
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When the Levee Breaks
Mark Lamarr explores the life of blues woman Memphis Minnie.
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When Cassius Met The Beatles
The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th-century legends - in a Miami gym in 1964.
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This Are 2 Tone
Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain.
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The Who Live at Leeds
Paul Gambaccini uncovers the stories behind the Who's classic 1970 live album.
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The Voices of Robert Wyatt
Intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words.
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The View from the Back - Charlie Watts
Robert Sandall talks to the Rolling Stones drummer about his passion for jazz.
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The Twilight World of Syd Barrett
Pink Floyd members explore the tragic mental breakdown of former front man Syd Barrett.
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The Story of Township Music
How a new style of music emerged and flourished under South African apartheid.
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The Song Doctor
Stephen Evans talks to producer Rick Rubin about his work with the legendary Johnny Cash.
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The Smiths' Strangeways, Here We Come
Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.
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The Dream Time of Jazz
Marybeth Hamilton recalls an extraordinary 1938 interview with Jelly Roll Morton.
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The Armstrong Tapes
The life of Louis Armstrong as told through his archive of tape recordings.
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Synchronicity by the Police
Stuart Maconie tells the story of the fifth and final album by the Police.
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Suede - Dog Man Star
Pete Paphides tells the story behind three follow-up albums, such as Suede's Dog Man Star.
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Steve Reich
Lynne Walker talks to the American composer about the evolution of his music.
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Star Spangled Hendrix
Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.
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Southern Journeys
Shirley Collins tells the story of Alan Lomax's historic 1959 trip to the southern states.
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Sculptress of Sound: The Lost Works of Delia Derbyshire
Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of composer Delia Derbyshire.
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Scott Walker
Stuart Maconie talks to the reclusive Scott Walker.
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Sampledelica! The History of the Mellotron
An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T - The Art of Backing Vocals
Nick Barraclough pays tribute to the art of the backing vocalist.
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Punk Heaven for Little Girls
Robert Sandall examines the difference punk made to women's lives.
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Nusrat Was My Elvis
Navid Akhtar examines the legacy of the influential Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
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Nina Simone
Joanna Macgregor nominates the chanteuse and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
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Nick Drake -Unsung
John Wilson explores the life, death and music of English singer songwriter Nick Drake.
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My Wizard
John Aiziewood investigates the phenomenon known as 'prog rock'.
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Lou Reed
Mark Coles interviews the legendary Lou Reed.
