Plot: A landmark production that first aired in the 1970s, director Tony Palmer's 17-part documentary covers the history of modern popular music, from its earliest origins through the mid-'70s. Among the included genres are folk, ragtime, musical theatre, swing, jazz, blues and of course rock 'n' roll. Palmer...
Plot: Jeremy Marre examines popular music and entertainment in England through contemporary eyes, observing the many strands, influences and traditions that compose a nation and its music.
Plot: DJ, broadcaster and singer Rita Ray travels to Nigeria, Mali and South Africa in search of the ancient rhythms, harmonies and instruments that form the basis of the popular music from these three countries.