Sounds of America
Listen to the sounds and greats from the United States.
2026—Country Music Association Summer Festival
Riley Green and Lara Spencer host the star-studded event from the 53rd Annual CMA Fest.
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
The story of a truly singular talent, unpacking the myth of the man behind the horn.
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Rebel Country
A celebration of an exciting new crop of country music artists taking the genre by storm.
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American Stories 2—Words and Music
US singer-songwriters perform their key songs and explain how they came to write them.
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John Wilson’s American Greats at the Proms—BBC Proms, 2024
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Barber’s Adagio for Strings and more at the hall.
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Dolly Parton: Here I Am
A fascinating documentary charting the extraordinary life and music of Dolly Parton.
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Whitney Houston: Live in South Africa 1994
Whitney Houston's 1994 concert in Durban, following the end of apartheid.
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50 American Music Icons at the BBC
We celebrate 50 of the biggest names in modern American music.
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Britney—In Ten Pictures, Series 3
How Britney Spears fought for control over her music, her life and her image.
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Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom
A showcase of Bob Dylan and his band as he performs songs from his extensive body of work.
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Janis Ian—The Old Grey Whistle Test
Bob Harris introduces Janis Ian in concert at the BBC Television Theatre, London, in 1976.
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Chuck Berry in Concert
Legendary rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry performs at the BBC Television Theatre in 1972.
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Jackson Browne: 1976—The Old Grey Whistle Test
Jackson Browne in a live concert from the BBC Television Theatre, London.
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Tales of Rock 'n' Roll: Heartbreak Hotel
A look at Elvis Presley's first million-selling release, Heartbreak Hotel.
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Sondheim at the BBC
A selection of Stephen Sondheim songs performed by some of the world's greatest stars.
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Elvis Presley: '68 Comeback Special
Elvis struts his stuff in his own charming and inimitable style.
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Tina Turner: Wildest Dreams Live in Amsterdam 1996
Tina Turner lifts the roof off the new Amsterdam Arena in September 1996.
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Madonna & Graham
Graham Norton meets with Madonna to discuss her incredible life and career.
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1975—The Whistle Test Years
Bob Harris introduces performances by Billy Joel, Jackson Browne, John Lennon and others.
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... Sings the Great American Songbook
Featuring Shirley Bassey, Jamie Cullum, Bryan Ferry, Kirsty MacColl and Florence Welch.
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Aretha Franklin at the BBC
A collection of Aretha Franklin’s performances on BBC programmes from across the decades.
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Rosanne Cash, Nanci Griffith, Mary Chapin Carpenter—The Late Show
An acoustic performance by Nanci Griffith, Rosanne Cash and Mary-Chapin Carpenter.
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American Stories 1—Words and Music
American singer-songwriters recall how and when they wrote their signature songs.
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Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show
Ella Fitzgerald in performance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in 1974.
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