Legend
BBC Radio 4Some artists change music forever. Legend tells the incredible life stories of musical pioneers. How did they become legends? And what does their music tell us about our times? We go deep into the artist's world and get to know the life beyond the legend. Latest series: Miles Davis
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryDocumentaryMusicSociety & Culture | |||
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Clarke Peters concludes the series exploring Miles Davis's final decade. After nearly five years of reclusive silence, Miles emerges from his New York brownstone, determined to channel a new generation of musicians to spark his final reinvention of j... more
Clarke Peters explores a period of radical disruption as Miles Davis, the King of Cool, sets his legacy on fire.
By the late 1960s, the jazz world had become too safe, and Miles felt the heat of his "blue flame" inviting him toward the unknown once... more
Clarke Peters explores what many consider the apex of Miles Davis’s career: 1959, the year of Kind of Blue.
It was a time of tailored suits, fast cars, and a radical new sound that redefined the 20th-century idea of cool. Clarke takes us inside the... more
Clarke Peters explores a period when Miles Davis, the "King of Cool," was nearly knocked out for good.
By the early 1950s, Miles had hit rock bottom - scraped off a Manhattan gutter by a friend and forced to pawn his trumpet to fund a heroin habit ... more
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- Are Not We Tired?
Over pretty good show and platform, but this nonsense about cultural appropriation etc is just false and really old. Think of the modern world with all its innovation and convenience. Are we who participate in it appropriating? After all, from the enlightment to the industrial revolution and from the microchip to space travel was brought to you by white european men and their descendants largely. Spare us the thespian histrionics and manufactured transgressions!!
Apple Podcasts3Ryukyu Daddy
United States5 months ago - Excellent
A fascinating telling of Joni’s life and music. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Apple Podcasts5Precious Lil Else
United Kingdoma year ago - Thoughts
A wonderful insightful description of a true legend of the rise of modern music. Just the right balance of interviews with storytelling.
Apple Podcasts5Bobbafitz
Australia2 years ago - fascinating
A really fascinating insight into the career and life of Joni Mitchell. My respect & admiration for her bloomed.
I felt the presenter was a little name-dropping/fawning over the speakers (my dear friend so and so) and should known that the “l” in folk is silent.
Apple Podcasts4KnitBritishUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Beautiful listen
A soothing mix of sounds, music, and voice that goes along with storytelling about one of my favorite artists.
Apple Podcasts5Lara KimUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #111 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #28 | United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #190 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #29 | Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Germany/Music/Music History |
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What is Legend about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A deep, narrative-leaning series that profiles legendary music pioneers by tracing their life stories, creative breakthroughs, and the cultural forces surrounding them. Content blends archival voices, historian commentary, and intimate storytelling to explore how iconic artists shaped music and their times, often weaving in personal struggles, reinvention, and late-career renaissances. A standout is the meticulous balance between scholarly context and immersive sound design, plus a willingness to tackle complex or controversial aspects of a artist's life. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who love in-depth biographical journeys, historical context, and musical analysis, delivered with high production value and thoughtful narration.
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Legend launched 3 years ago and published 19 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Cicely Tyson
2. Ashley Cahn
3. James Pearson
4. Steve McQueen
5. Frances Taylor
6. Farrah Jasmine Griffin
7. Ashley Kahn
8. Guy Barker
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