From Armstrong to Zappa - music documentaries from the Radio 4 archive.
Paul Gambaccini tells the story behind BB King's classic 1964 album Live at the Regal.
Stephen Evans talks to producer Rick Rubin about his work with the legendary Johnny Cash.
Francine Stock talks to the famed (and rarely interviewed) film composer John Williams.
How Western classical music underpinned the golden age of the Hollywood film score.
Conductor Mark Elder and others reflect on Verdi's great 'cry to God'.
Jazz composer Julian Joseph goes in search of black classical musicians from the past.
Bryan Ferry on The Jazz Age, a new album of instrumental versions of his greatest hits.
The story of Nigerian musician and political revolutionary, Fela Kuti.
Gaylene Gould meets modern musicians who are adapting traditional West African music.
Midge Ure goes in search of the real Freddie Mercury.
Edward Stourton profiles the Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour.
Ken talks to Soweto Kinch about saxophonist Charlie Parker, one of the founders of bebop.
Sean Street recalls the groundbreaking 50s series Radio Ballads.
The maverick violin star talks to Dr Anthony Clare about schooling, family and music.
Spain's current economic crisis is seeing the return of flamenco as a form of protest.
An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan.
Paul Gambaccini looks back to the Rolling Stones' Madison Square Garden concert in 1969.
John Wilson talks to soul survivor Bobby Womack, with views from collaborator Damon Albarn
