The writer and music critic Pete Paphides tells the story of Ofra Haza, dubbed 'The Israeli Madonna' who rose from her poor roots in the Yemenite community to global recognition.
MIKE HARDING'S RUBBER FOLK WEDNESDAY 7th December 2005 8-9pm
BBC - Radio 2
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of (arguably) The Beatles' folkiest album Rubber Soul, Mike presents a tribute from the cream of the folk music communi
Rare, archival interviews with Simon & Garfunkel, newly released live recordings and exclusive comments from old friends tell the story of a legendary duo on tour, on the verge of their biggest album that would also be their last.
I was not able to find a complete description of all the shows in this series but from the ones I did find and the general description of the format it is an excellent set. the dates run from February 24, 1607 to November 4, 1964
Ziggy Stardust was a rock and roll fantasy. But David Bowie's fictional rockstar, around whom his 1972 album, stage show, and film were built, was insp
In 1953, no American musicians were allowed to perform in the UK. Then, for one night only, stars including Ella Fitzgerald and Lester Young played a Flood Relief charity concert in London.
First broadcast on Radio 2, 10 May 2001 First rebroadcast on 6 Music: Friday 28 January 2011 A programme from Seven More Days The Rocked the World Duration: 30 minutes
Stuart Maconie looks back at the day when the Beatles split up.
When The Beatles arrived in the United States in February of 1964, no one could have anticipated the tremendous impact the band would have on the development of American popular music and pop culture. Paul Ingles hosts The Beatles in America-1964 a
Insightful review of the life of legendary blues guitarist Robert Johnson and his enduring musical legacy. Includes 20 of his legendary recordings and brand-new, exclusive interviews with contemporary blues musicians and historians.
Staged in the Concert Hall of Broadcasting House, this special variety show features the cream of radio comedians and entertainers. Recorded in front of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in ce