Music and musicians
Why does the world sound like it does?
Bluegrass: Virtuoso music of Appalachia
The rich history of music from America's rural south
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Franz Liszt: Hungarian pianist and painter in sound
A charismatic musician who transformed classical concerts
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Louder! How the electric guitar conquered popular music
The origins and early years of making the guitar electric
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Ukulele - a history of Hawaii's national instrument
The mini guitar that came to symbolise Hawaiian culture
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Pauline Viardot: 19th-Century diva
The Franco-Spanish singer and composer who charmed European society on and off stage
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Mugham: the sound of Azerbaijan
Transcendental music from the Caucasus
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Umm Kulthum: Egypt’s singing superstar
Exploring the life of a woman whose voice still captivates people across the Middle East
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Paul Robeson: Singer, actor and civil rights activist
Exploring the life of a man who campaigned for disenfranchised people around the world
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Up close with tango
The dance that seduced the world
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Hazel Scott: Jazz star and barrier breaker
An exceptionally talented musician who always stood her ground
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Highlife: The sound of Ghana
Exploring the background to the music which has absorbed so many cultural influences
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Hugh Masekela: The iconic South African musician
Looking back at the life and career of the South African musician and activist
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Fado: Portuguese soul music
Nostalgic song from Portugal, a small country with a big heart
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The talking drums of West Africa
A source of music, spiritual power and oral literature
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Cool: Sunglasses, style and American counter-culture
Exploring the elements of that seemingly effortless pose to which so many aspire
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The piano: Hitting the right keys
Bridget Kendall and guests lift the lid on 300 years of the piano
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Flamenco: Darkness and light
Rajan Datar and guests explore the origins and evolution of flamenco
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The story of the guitar
The history and popular rise of the guitar
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Beethoven: The genius rule breaker
Why Beethoven is so universally popular
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The birth of hip hop
The early years of rap and breakdancing in New York
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Fela Kuti: King of Afrobeat
The life and legacy of Fela Kuti, Nigeria’s maverick musical pioneer
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