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 | 17 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryDocumentaryMusicSociety & Culture | |||
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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
Clarke Peters explores the life and legacy of a visionary artist whose relentless pursuit of the "new" often scorched his own life and the lives of those around him.
In September 1944, an 18-year-old Miles Davis arrives in New York with a trumpet i... more
Trumpeter Miles Davis didn’t just change jazz; he redefined the sound of the 20th century. But that constant reinvention came at a price. Clarke Peters explores a visionary artist, to reveal the man behind the legend: a complicated genius whose relen... 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 States3 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
Australiaa year 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 | #44 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #53 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #8 |  Italy/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | Australia/Music/Music History |
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What is Legend about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The series centers on deep-dive storytelling about iconic musicians, blending biographical threads with cultural and political context. Episodes commonly explore how an artist's upbringing, personal struggles, and social environment shaped their music, while weaving in interviews with historians, critics, and fellow musicians. Production emphasizes narrative clarity, archival detail, and a sense of community around the artist's legacy, with occasional commentary on broader political and cultural moments. A standout feature is the thoughtful, multifaceted look at how artists influence and reflect their times, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy history, music, and long-form storytelling.
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Legend launched 3 years ago and published 17 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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Recent guests on Legend include:
1. Ashley Cahn
2. James Pearson
3. Steve McQueen
4. Frances Taylor
5. Farrah Jasmine Griffin
6. Ashley Kahn
7. Guy Barker
8. Ravi Coltrane
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