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Radio 4 on Music Episodes

  1. Ziggy Stardust Came from Isleworth

    How the British-born singer Vince Taylor inspired David Bowie's mythical rock star.

  2. Youssou N'Dour at 50: Africa's Greatest Star

    Robin Denselow profiles musician Youssou N'Dour as he reaches his 50th birthday.

  3. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

    Tracey McLeod recalls the girl groups of the 1960s.

  4. When the Levee Breaks

    Mark Lamarr explores the life of blues woman Memphis Minnie.

  5. When Cassius Met The Beatles

    The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th-century legends - in a Miami gym in 1964.

  6. This Are 2 Tone

    Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain.

  7. The Who Live at Leeds

    Paul Gambaccini uncovers the stories behind the Who's classic 1970 live album.

  8. The Voices of Robert Wyatt

    Intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words.

  9. The View from the Back - Charlie Watts

    Robert Sandall talks to the Rolling Stones drummer about his passion for jazz.

  10. The Twilight World of Syd Barrett

    Pink Floyd members explore the tragic mental breakdown of former front man Syd Barrett.

  11. The Story of Township Music

    How a new style of music emerged and flourished under South African apartheid.

  12. The Song Doctor

    Stephen Evans talks to producer Rick Rubin about his work with the legendary Johnny Cash.

  13. The Smiths' Strangeways, Here We Come

    Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.

  14. The Dream Time of Jazz

    Marybeth Hamilton recalls an extraordinary 1938 interview with Jelly Roll Morton.

  15. The Armstrong Tapes

    The life of Louis Armstrong as told through his archive of tape recordings.

  16. Synchronicity by the Police

    Stuart Maconie tells the story of the fifth and final album by the Police.

  17. Suede - Dog Man Star

    Pete Paphides tells the story behind three follow-up albums, such as Suede's Dog Man Star.

  18. Steve Reich

    Lynne Walker talks to the American composer about the evolution of his music.

  19. Star Spangled Hendrix

    Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.

  20. Southern Journeys

    Shirley Collins tells the story of Alan Lomax's historic 1959 trip to the southern states.

  21. Sculptress of Sound: The Lost Works of Delia Derbyshire

    Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of composer Delia Derbyshire.

  22. Scott Walker

    Stuart Maconie talks to the reclusive Scott Walker.

  23. Sampledelica! The History of the Mellotron

    An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.

  24. R.E.S.P.E.C.T - The Art of Backing Vocals

    Nick Barraclough pays tribute to the art of the backing vocalist.

  25. Punk Heaven for Little Girls

    Robert Sandall examines the difference punk made to women's lives.

  26. Nusrat Was My Elvis

    Navid Akhtar examines the legacy of the influential Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

  27. Nina Simone

    Joanna Macgregor nominates the chanteuse and civil rights activist Nina Simone.

  28. Nick Drake -Unsung

    John Wilson explores the life, death and music of English singer songwriter Nick Drake.

  29. My Wizard

    John Aiziewood investigates the phenomenon known as 'prog rock'.

  30. Lou Reed

    Mark Coles interviews the legendary Lou Reed.

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