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In Search of the Black Mozart
Chi-chi Nwanoku searches for great black composers and performers of the 18th century.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Billie Holiday: Fine and Mellow
An exploration of the dramatic life and jazz legacy of singer Billie Holiday
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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My Pakistani Jazz Orchestra
Izzat Majeed could have retired quietly, but he formed a Pakistani jazz ensemble instead.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Classical Connections with John Toal
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster
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A Love Supreme: 50 Years On
Courtney Pine explores John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, fifty years after its release.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine
Marc Riley unearths archive music interviews that share something in common.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The True Story of Abner Jay
Laura Barton pieces together the true story of Abner Jay, a most unusual musical talent.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Single Life
What happened to the musicians who poured their hopes and savings into a DIY 7" single?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Kitch!
Musician and poet Anthony Joseph tries to get to the heart of Calypso star Lord Kitchener
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Music to Save Grimethorpe
Ian McMillan celebrates his local brass band and the community it represents.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Music on Hold
Isy Suttie embarks on a mission to compose the ultimate on-hold music.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Celebrating Take That and Robbie Williams
Your Ultimate Take That Chart, Robbie chats to Scott Mills, plus gems from the archive.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Death of An Orchestra
Supporters of the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, including Alan Bennett, tell its history.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Shetland's Top Ten Hymns
The Reverend Neil Brice leads the congregation of St Magnus Episcopal Church in Lerwick.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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Dr Hepcat and the Hepster's Dictionary
Poet Lemn Sissay tells the story of Cab Calloway and his Hepster's Dictionary of jive talk
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Radio 2 in the Park
Radio 2's flagship live event: Two days of brilliant live sets from music's biggest stars.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Nancy Storace: Mozart's English Soprano
Catherine Bott tells the story of Nancy Storace, an English star who worked with Mozart.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Paul is Dead
In 1969 a rumour swept the world. Paul McCartney had died and been replaced by an impostor
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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A Mix-Tape for Gus
Composer Emily Levy on a poignant legacy - the mix-tapes made by her late brother, Gus
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Always the Bridesmaid
Classical soprano and broadcaster Catherine Bott explores the world of the backing singer
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Voices of the Air
Documentary telling the story of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers from its beginnings in the 1920s.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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Goldie The Alchemist
Musician Goldie describes his story from a broken home to his success and later struggles.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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In Search of the Ideal Music Venue
Acoustics expert Trevor Cox goes in search of the best venues for different types of music
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Lost Women of British Jazz
Shining a light on the earliest female jazz pioneers, who were erased from music history.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Yesterday's Papers: The End of the Music Press
David Hepworth talks to fellow writers and bloggers about the decline of the music press
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Lost Genius of Judee Sill
Ruth Barnes explores the music, life and loves of the singer songwriter Judee Sill
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing - London
Jess Iszatt plays the best undiscovered, under the radar and unsigned music.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio London
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Radio 1's Chillest Show
Sian Eleri lays down Planet Earth's most soothing musical vibes.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 1
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Tupac Shakur, Hip Hop Immortal.....
Poet and playwright Al Letson recalls the life of Tupac Shakur.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Fantasy Festival
Tim Samuels invites guests to curate and create the festival of their wildest dreams
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Meet the Wainwrights
Nina Myskow talks to Rufus and Martha Wainwright about their confessional songs.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Soul of Ireland
Sean Rocks discovers how soul music and blues first gained an audience in 1960's Ireland.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Talking About Antony Hopkins
Tribute to Antony Hopkins, composer and presenter of the radio series Talking About Music
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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Roots Reggae and Rebellion
British musician and poet Akala examines the culture of his Rastafarian heritage
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Playing the Skyline
Musicians look at how the land meets the air and imagine it as music.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Travelling the Spaceways: The Cult of Sun Ra
Decades after his death, why does Sun Ra continue to inspire an obsessive following?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story
Profile of soul singer Roberta Flack, who charted an atypical path to fame in the 1970s.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Global Beats
Global Beats showcases some of the best and most inventive up and coming musicians from around the world.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service
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Bombay Jazz
Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating period of jazz music history in India.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Art of the Loop
Composer Matthew Herbert takes a critical look at looping and sampling in modern music.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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6 Music Festival
6 Music's all-star presenters bring you 2025's standout sets plus 10 years of highlights.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 6 Music
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BB King: The Life of Riley
How an orphaned young man came to carry the title of king of the blues.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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All You Need Is Lab - How Science And Technology Inspired Innovation In Music
Midge Ure explains how technical innovation has always stimulated musical creativity.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Radio 3 in Concert
The best concerts from across the UK and Europe. Available to listen online for 30 days
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3