Music Stories

Follow Queen as they record their sixth album News of the World and tour North America.

The story of Scotland's superstar DJ you've never heard of.

Documentary film-maker Sophie Fiennes follows Grace Jones behind the scenes.

Foals chat to Jack Saunders about influences, stage diving and headlining festivals.

Documentary about Primal Scream's return to Memphis to remix their 1994 album.

Well-known fans pay tribute to Fleetwood Mac with a selection of greatest hits.

Wu-Tang Clan-affiliated rapper Christ Bearer’s drug-induced mental health crisis.

Award-winning author Darren 'Loki' McGarvey reveals the history of Scottish hip-hop.

Katie Puckrik explores how yacht rock adapted to the changing musical times in the 1980s.

Analysis and performance of contemporary Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho's Graal Théâtre.

Alexis Korner looks at contemporary Chicago Blues music. (1979)

How the three country singers ended up uniting as close harmony singers on the Trio album.

How The Beatles moved from skiffle to rock 'n' roll before creating their unique sound.

A look at Barbra Streisand's rise to stardom and the achievements of her early career.

Documentary exploring the music of rock band Roxy Music and its frontman Bryan Ferry.

A film about the career of reggae broadcaster and DJ David Rodigan.

This programme captures the profound influence of World War I on classical music.

Beverley Knight and James Morrison select their favourite show-stopping singers.

The extraordinary story of how Grime rose from the streets of London to conquer the world.

Documentary marking the year pop music and popular culture ripped up the rule book.

Celebrating the role of the cover in pop music, and how to reinvent someone else's song.

Professor Armand Leroi uses science to try to find the secret to pop music success.

Shaun Ryder and Alan McGee reveal the songs that shaped their own musical journey.

New Order's Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert reveal their all-time favourite music.