Seriously Soulful
Moving stories of magical musicians - from the fifth Beatle to the first lady of jazz.
Archie Shepp's Message from Paris
Saxophonist Archie Shepp on life as a black American in Paris.
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Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
Rick Wakeman explores the life and music of the so-called Fifth Beatle.
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Black Is a Country
Exploring the underground music generated by the Black Power and Black Arts movements
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Ella In Berlin
Cleveland Watkiss and Dame Cleo marvel at Ella Fitzgerald's Mac the Knife and give it a go
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The Gospel Truth
Financial educator Alvin Hall examines gospel music and commercialisation.
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Hit the Road Stax
Paul Gambaccini recalls The Stax Volt Tour of 1967, which brought soul greats to Europe.
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Mighty Real - McAlmont Sings Sylvester
David McAlmont tells the glittering tale of Sylvester James and his disco hit Mighty Real.
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Pieces of a Man
Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - The Art of Backing Vocals
Nick Barraclough celebrates the unsung singers.
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Sweet Mother KD
Laura Barton tells the story of Karen Dalton, the folk world's answer to Billie Holliday.
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