From Armstrong to Zappa - music documentaries from the Radio 4 archive.
Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.
Joan meets influential folk guitarist Bert Jansch.
Robert Sandall talks to the Rolling Stones drummer about his passion for jazz.
Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu explores the music generated by the Black Power movement.
The Canadian poet and songwriter reflects on his musical career.
Lynne Walker talks to the American composer about the evolution of his music.
Paul Gambaccini tells the story of George Harrison's remarkable 1971 charity concert.
Pete Paphides tells the story behind Tusk by Fleetwood Mac.
John Wilson explores the life of singer-songwriter Nick Drake.
Mark Coles interviews the legendary Lou Reed.
Navid Akhtar examines the legacy of the influential Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Joanna Macgregor nominates the chanteuse and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
The life of Louis Armstrong as told through his archive of tape recordings.
How a new style of music emerged and flourished under South African apartheid.
Paul Gambaccini recalls The Stax Volt Tour of 1967, which brought soul greats to Europe.
Paul Gambaccini uncovers the stories behind the Who's classic 1970 live album.
Jann Wenner's seminal 1970 New York interview with John Lennon for Rolling Stone magazine.
Pink Floyd members explore the tragic mental breakdown of former front man Syd Barrett.
Robert Sandall examines the difference punk made to women's lives.
A new series in which Stuart Maconie looks at four final albums, and tells their stories.
Christopher Cook explores the influence of the Great War on the music of the time.
Broadcaster Toby Amies digs into the archives to discover the significance of old vinyl.
The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th century legends - in a Miami gym in 1964.
Shirley Collins tells the story of Alan Lomax's historic 1959 trip to the southern states.
