Classic Album Sundays

‘Voodoo’ is more than just an album, it's an experience. In this in-depth exploration, we'll delve into the making of this masterpiece, its impact on music history, and why it remains a touchstone for generations of music lovers.

'Carboot Soul', released in 1999, is a seminal album in the trip-hop genre that seamlessly blends elements of soul and jazz to create a laid-back and atmospheric sound. Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy digs deep into the story of the album.

'Spirit of Eden' is a masterpiece of ambient post-rock, characterized by hauntingly beautiful soundscapes, complex instrumentation, and Mark Hollis's soulful vocals. A timeless classic.

“I can be a pain, but most of all, I can be a pleasure.” Grace Jones

"When I rap, I get to express myself in a way where putting words together is like poetry, and sometimes it's better to talk in certain expressions than sing, you know? So I love, I love to rhyme when I want to express certain things." Wyclef Jean

The story behind the album credited with helping launch punk that fused music, poetry, art and theatre in mid-Seventies downtown Manhattan.

Considered by many to be the greatest lovers rock album of all time, hear how it was recorded and went on to sell a million copies.

When The Wailers recorded this album they had their eyes on a far greater prize of international attention - far from simple and not without its sacrifices. Listen to the story and music.

Nigerian icon Fela Kuti pioneered Afrobeat and was a political and social renegade. He also led a life and had an impact that was uniquely singular. Listen to the story and music.

Emma-Jean Thackrey discusses how she found her way into producing, some of her best loved jazz influences and why she loves a short track.

In Chua unravels her musical journey, starting with her first Suzuki piano lesson at three years old that morphed into a lifetime of experiments.

Raj Chaudhuri interviews London-based producer Flava D, whose output over the years has spanned grime, house, bassline, drum & bass and more.

Duke Ellington, The Crusaders, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Joan Baez and more to whet your appetite before listening to Mitchell's seventh studio album.

This album is named after a members-only club that was opened in Havana in pre-Castro times, a period of unbelievable musical activity in Cuba. Check out this playlist of music that inspired the album.

A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Digable Planets, Camp Lo and many more were inspired by the jazz-influenced sounds of De La Soul. Check out this playlist of music that was inspired by De La Soul.