Soul Music Episodes Available now
Nimrod
Composer and conductor Paul Spicer explores the impact of Edward Elgar's Nimrod.
Mack the Knife
The Brecht/Weill song Mack the Knife written for The Threepenny Opera in 1928.
Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica
Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko remembers the song Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
Mr Blue Sky
An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Howard Goodall and Selina Scott explore the lasting impact of the hymn based on Psalm 23.
Scarborough Fair
The mystery and emotional ties of the folk song Scarborough Fair.
First Cut Is the Deepest
The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.
Bach Cello Suite No 1 in G Major
Leading cellists explain the power of Bach's Cello Suite No 1 in G Major.
Hallelujah
How an obscure track on a Leonard Cohen album became a global anthem.
La Boheme
Opera director John Copley CBE reflects on his lifelong relationship with La Boheme.
