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6 Music Stories Episodes

  1. The Story of Pop - Episode 3: Blacks, Whites and Blues

    Alan Freeman continues his epic series with a look at the importance of blues.

  2. The Story of Pop - Episode 2: It Began In Africa

    Alan Freeman explores the origins of popular music. First broadcast 1994.

  3. The Story of Pop - Episode 1: Fear and Loathing

    Alan Freeman kicks off his epic series exploring the development of popular music.

  4. Classic Albums - The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds

    Brian Wilson discusses the Beach Boys' 1966 masterpiece.

  5. Guitar Greats - Carlos Santana

    Carlos Santana talks about his life and career. Presented by Alexis Korner.

  6. Guitar Greats - Pete Townshend

    Alexis Korner presents a profile of the Who's Pete Townshend. First broadcast in 1983.

  7. Guitar Greats : Scotty Moore

    Alexis Korner 1983 profile of Elvis Presley's guitarist, Scotty Moore, who died in 2016.

  8. Laurel Canyon - Episode 2

    Micky Dolenz continues the story of Laurel Canyon, his home while with the Monkees.

  9. Laurel Canyon - Episode 1

    Micky Dolenz tells the story of Laurel Canyon, his home while drummer with the Monkees.

  10. Insight: New Orleans

    Charlie Gillett tells the musical story of New Orleans, also known as The Big Easy.

  11. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? Motown

    Charlotte Greig continues her celebration of female vocal groups.

  12. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? The Girl Group Explosion

    The Girl Group Explosion. Charlotte Greig celebrates the girl groups of the 60s.

  13. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? The Spector Groups

    Charlotte Greig looks back at the groups produced by Phil Spector. First broadcast 1990.

  14. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 10

    Linton Kwesi Johnson concludes his 10-part history of Jamaican music.

  15. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 9

    Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson.

  16. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 8

    Linton Kwesi Johnson continues his history of Jamaican music with a look at dub and DJs.

  17. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 7

    Linton Kwesi Johnson turns his attention to the emergence of reggae.

  18. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 6

    Linton Kwesi Johnson considers rocksteady and social unrest in Jamaica in the 60s.

  19. From Mento To Lovers' Rock - Episode 5

    Linton Kwesi Johnson continues his history of Jamaican music. First broadcast in 1983.

  21. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 2

    Linton Kwesi Johnson continues his 10-part history of Jamaican music.

  22. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 1

    Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson.

  23. Bob Dylan - Changing Times - 1989

    To mark his current UK tour, a look at Bob Dylan in 1989. Part 3 of 4.

  24. Bob Dylan - Changing Times - 1979

    A look at Dylan in '79 to mark his current UK Tour... Part 2 of 4

  25. Choo Choo Ch'Boogie - Episode 4

    Clarke Peters assesses the legacy of the King of the Jukeboxes.

  26. Choo Choo Ch'Boogie - Episode 3

    Clarke Peters explores Jordan's collaborations with Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald.

  27. Choo Choo Ch'Boogie - Episode 2

    Clarke Peters explores how Louis and His Tympany Five became a big act on the scene.

  28. Choo Choo Ch'Boogie - Episode 1

    Clarke Peters looks at the story behind the smash hit Five Guys Named Moe.

  29. Jarvis Cocker's Musical Map of Sheffield

    Jarvis Cocker takes listeners on an intimate tour of Sheffield. First broadcast in 2008.

  30. Blood & Fire: Roots, Reggae and Rastafari

    Don Letts looks at the Rastafari movement and its influence on Jamaican music.

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