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EP1 Episode 1 Sep 21, 2024

This episode reveals how some of the most legendary black musical artists of all time have been exploited by the recording industry from its earliest days.

EP2 Episode 2 Sep 28, 2024

Charting the failures and triumphs of black-owned and run record labels, including Motown, Stax, Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella, as they battled a hostile industry.

EP3 Episode 3 Sep 28, 2024

How the digital revolution has inspired black artists to go it alone and bypass the major record labels entirely - but at what cost?

5.5| 0h30m| en| More Info

Released: 21 September 2024 Returning Series

Producted By: Zinc Television London

Country: United Kingdom

Budget: 0

Revenue: 0

Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0021zf0

Synopsis

Charting the shocking story of how some of music’s most loved artists - from Louis Armstrong to Prince - were exploited by the music industry on the basis of their race.

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Cast

Zawe Ashton

Director

Producted By

Zinc Television London