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Radio 4 on Music

From Armstrong to Zappa - music documentaries from the Radio 4 archive.

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The Voices of Robert Wyatt

The Voices of Robert Wyatt

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Jay-Z: From Brooklyn to the Boardroom

Ten years ago rap superstar Jay-Z was struggling to get a record deal after being spurned by every major label - so he s... Read more

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