Radio 4 On Music
From Armstrong to Zappa - music documentaries from the Radio 4 archive.
Suede - Dog Man Star—Follow-Up Albums
Pete Paphides tells the story behind Dog Man Star by Suede.
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Neil Young interviewed—Front Row
John Wilson interviews the Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young.
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Fender Heaven
David Stafford celebrates the Fender Stratocaster with the help of some key players.
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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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My Wizard
John Aiziewood investigates the phenomenon known as 'prog rock'.
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Sculptress of Sound: The Lost Works of Delia Derbyshire—Archive on 4
Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of composer Delia Derbyshire.
The Smiths' Strangeways, Here We Come—Swansong
Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.
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Distant Divas
Kate Mosse celebrates the magical voice of Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar.
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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 Dream Time of Jazz—The Archive Hour
Marybeth Hamilton recalls an extraordinary 1938 interview with Jelly Roll Morton.
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Benjamin Britten's War Requiem—For One Night Only, Series 1
Paul Gambaccini goes behind the scenes of the first performance of Britten's masterpiece.
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Jay-Z: From Brooklyn to the Boardroom
Finance guru Alvin Hall charts the rise of rap music entrepreneur Jay-Z.
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Conjuring Halie
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
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Ian Dury—Great Lives
Comedian Linda Smith nominates musician, actor and artist Ian Dury.
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Dexys Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me Down—Follow-Up Albums
Dexys' brave and very different follow-up to their hugely successful album, Too-Rye-Ay.
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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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How Folk Songs Should Be Sung
Folk singer Martin Carthy examines the rise and fall of Ewan MacColl's Critics Group.
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Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Tracey McLeod recalls the girl groups of the 1960s.
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Between Rock and a Good Cause
The music promoter Bill Graham is remembered by Bob Geldof, Ronnie Wood and others.
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Ian Brown - Stone Roses—Profile
Linda Pressly profiles Stone Roses lead singer Ian Brown.
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When the Levee Breaks
Mark Lamarr explores the life of blues woman Memphis Minnie.
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The Wind Cries Mary—You Probably Think This Song Is About You
Jimi Hendrix's former girlfriend Kathy Etchingham reveals the origins of the classic song.
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Ian Curtis—Great Lives
Poet Simon Armitage nominates Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
Scott Walker—Kaleidoscope
Stuart Maconie talks to the reclusive Scott Walker.
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