The Secrets of Songwriting

Some of the world’s greatest musicians answer the question - how do you write a song?

• 49 mins

A symphony for Syria

The story of how 50 Syrian musicians beat the odds to perform again together.

• 49 mins

The Caribbean Musical Melting Pot: The Rise and Rise of Soca

The new Caribbean sounds starting with Soca in Barbados and Trinidad

• 49 mins

The Caribbean Musical Melting Pot: Keeping it Real?

Gemma continues her search for new sounds on the islands of Guadeloupe and Puerto Rico

• 49 mins

Bob Dylan – In So Many Words

The lyrics of the 2016 Nobel Literature Prize winner

• 47 mins

Steve Earle’s Songwriting Bootcamp

Legendary country singer Steve Earle unveils the secrets of composing a great song

• 49 mins

Van Morrison and me

John McCarthy explores how Van Morrison’s music has influenced people’s lives

• 49 mins

Get Up, Stand Up: Reggae in Poland

How Jamaican Reggae has become the music of protest in Poland

• 47 mins

Gabriela Montero: Improvisation Masterclass

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero takes us to the heart of her music

• 49 mins

Symphony of the Stones

How our ancient forebears made music and how ancient sites affected sounds of their time

• 49 mins

Aretha at 75

Mark Coles celebrates the music of soul diva Aretha Franklin with fans around the world.

• 26 mins

Yevgeny Murzin: Master of the Synthesiser

Built in secret with little access to electronic parts, the ANS was a labour of love

• 49 mins

Martin Morales’s Peruvian Roadtrip

The link between food and music in the Andes with chef and record producer Martin Morales

• 49 mins

Aretha Franklin: Queen Of Soul

A celebration of the life and music of Aretha Franklin with fans around the world

• 26 mins

It Jus' Keeps Rolling: The Story of Ol' Man River

Ever since 1927 Ol’ Man River’s song has had many powerful currents.

• 50 mins

Our Love for Indian Classical Music

How classical music from India has spread across the globe

• 48 mins