The Voice

Series 1 Episode 1
First Broadcast: Sun 11 January 2004

Using interviews with some of the biggest names in music, and archive footage of some of the truly great musical performances, this programme charts the development of female vocalists from the early 20th Century. From artists such as Bessie Smith and Mahalia Jackson, to the groundbreaking soulful brilliance of Aretha Franklin, by way of such names as Ella Fitzgerald, Maria Callas, Edith Piaf and Billie Holiday.

Those interviewed include Luciano Pavarotti, Tony Bennett, Bono, KD Lang, Björk, Beyoncé and Chaka Khan.

SERIES:

    1. Series 1 Episode 1 Show Some Emotion: The Female Voice

      Using interviews with some of the biggest names in music, and archive footage of some of the truly great musical…

      • Strong language

    2. Series 1 Episode 2 Getting Intimate: The Male Voice

      The beginning of the 20th century was a time of mass immigration from the Old World to the New. Enrico Caruso, a…

    3. Series 1 Episode 3 God Only Knows: Vocal Harmony

      The final episode examines the evolution of harmony singing, from gospel via doo-wop, rhythm & blues, soul and rock to…

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