Charles Hazlewood examines how to build an orchestra for the 21st century as he tears down dated perceptions of the orchestra and explores six aspects of what makes an ensemble fit for purpose in the modern era.
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What happened to the pop princess? Perfect incarnation of the American dream and its excesses, Britney Spears appears to be the guinea pig of modern celebrity. In five episodes, this documentary series retraces the trajectory of the first pop star of the 21st century and reveals the workings of a spectacle society which is running on empty, fueled by the gaze of us all.
In this new series, Foo Fighters commemorate their 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album.
From Latin jazz and mambo to salsa, Tejano, Chicano rock, Latin pop and reggaeton, LATIN MUSIC USA tells the story of the rise of new American music forged from powerful Latin roots, and reveals the often-overlooked influence of Latin music on jazz, hip hop, rhythm and blues, and rock 'n' roll on all of American culture.
Popadoodledandy was a pop music show devised, written and performed by comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. The show included music-based sketches and interviews with musicians
True Trans tells the story of Against Me!'s punk rock singer Laura Jane Grace who came out as a transgender woman in 2012, and the experiences of other trans and gender-variant people she met on the road.
Following Folk takes us on a journey to discover the artists who are redefining folk music today. Featuring in-depth interviews and intimate performances, this series is a treat for all music lovers.
Country music – almost a hundred years old and perhaps hotter than ever. Through archive clips and newly conducted interviews, we see how American country culture has been expressed in Sweden, both past and present.
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray.
Music show that tells the story behind modern pop classics.
Soul music has conquered the world in the last 50 years - growing from the raw, electric rhythms of the black underclass, it is now a billion dollar industry with R&B and hip hop dominating the world's charts. It's been the soundtrack to some of the most extraordinary social, political and cultural shifts. Together with the civil rights movement, it has challenged white hegemony, helped break down segregation and encouraged the fight for racial equality. This new six-part series, made by the BBC team who produced the critically-acclaimed Lost Highway, Walk On By and Dancing In The Street series, charts the evolution of soul music - with a fascinating combination of rare archive footage and over 100 contemporary interviews. The movers and shakers from the world of soul – such as James Brown, Mary J Blige, Beyoncé and Martha Reeves, - plus some often overlooked talent, track the music that shaped our lives.
Hila Noorzai reflects on their success with artists and producers of the most successful Eurodance acts from the 90s. Together with 2 Unlimited, Twenty 4 Seven, SNAP!, 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor and T-Spoon she discusses the highs and lows of their career.
Per Sinding-Larsen has followed Kent during the band's last year. From the quartet composing their last album, the recording of it in New York and the band's last tour and concert. On the way, he met with fans, friends, colleagues and other artists and asked what Kent means to them. Everything is interspersed with flashbacks of the 26-year long story of how four friends from Eskilstuna became Sweden's biggest band.
Go inside the competitive world of Drum Corps International and follow rivals, The Cadets and Blue Devils as they battle it out for the championship title. Who will win?
Azad, Sido, Moses Pelham, Haftbefehl, Sabrina Setlur, Liz and many more talk about who made them what they are and what it means to live Hip Hop. Thanks to them, Deutschrap has developed into the most successful music genre in Germany over the past four decades.
Every show. Every city. Every story. Everyone of you.
The untold journey of the chart-topping band through intimate diaries and unseen footage, chronicling their unexpected ascent to stardom and the highs and lows that came with it.