大象传媒

Ballroom Blockbusters

Tango

In the slums of rural Argentina, cultures blend and the tango is born.

• 59 mins

Ballroom Blockbusters

Samba

A dance of defiance is born on the streets of post-slavery Brazil.

• 59 mins

Ballroom Blockbusters

Cha-cha-cha

The most recognisable rhythm in dance: two, three, cha-cha-ch脿.

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Bud Powell (1924-1966)

The Amazing Bud Powell

Kate Molleson explores the life and work of the amazing Bud Powell.

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Bud Powell (1924-1966)

The Genius of Bud Powell

Exploring Bud Powell's 1951 arrest and the period of incaceration that followed.

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Bud Powell (1924-1966)

Bud Powell's Moods

Following Bud Powell into the late 1950s.

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Bud Powell (1924-1966)

Bud Powell in Paris

Tracing Bud Powell's move to Paris in 1959.

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Bud Powell (1924-1966)

The Return of Bud Powell

Bud Powell return to New York in 1964 was heralded with great fanfare.

• 59 mins

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

A city in turmoil

Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell鈥檚 childhood in London.

• 59 mins

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

London's city spires

Donald Macleod explores Purcell鈥檚 music for London鈥檚 churches.

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Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

London's royal houses

Donald Macleod explores Purcell鈥檚 music for royalty.

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Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

London's Theatres

Donald Macleod explores Purcell鈥檚 role in London鈥檚 theatre scene.

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Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Tributes

Donald Macleod explores the tributes made to Purcell after his early death.

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Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

1. Success at last

Donald Macleod recounts how Puccini made his name and his fortune with 'Manon Lescaut'.

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Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

2. Rivalries and Reputation

Donald Macleod looks at the background to Puccini's La Boh猫me.

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Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

3. Confusion and mayhem

Donald Macleod follows the dramas linked to Tosca and Madam Butterfly.

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Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

4. Troubles at home

Donald Macleod details the tragic event which plunged Puccini into depression.

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