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    Alexander Mosolov: Wild At HeartThe Other Shostakoviches

    Chris Addison explores the wild life and music of ill-fated composer Alexander Mosolov.

    Galina Ustvolskaya: Violence and RitualThe Other Shostakoviches

    Chris Addison tries to make sense of the brutal, strange music of Galina Ustvolskaya.

    Georgy Sviridov: Soul and VoiceThe Other Shostakoviches

    Chris Addison explores the music of Soviet regime favourite Georgy Sviridov.

    Nikolai Roslavets: Doomed RadicalThe Other Shostakoviches

    Chris Addison unravels the story of doomed musical revolutionary Nikolai Roslavets.

    A New StandardMiles Beyond

    How Miles Davis broadened the jazz repertoire, covering pop hits in the 1980s.

    Style IconMiles Beyond

    Miles Davis’s image evolved alongside his music, making him a style icon.

    Sound AdventurerMiles Beyond

    How Miles Davis used technology to expand the sound palette in jazz, and beyond.

    The Man With The HornMiles Beyond

    How Miles Davis changed the tone of the trumpet.

    Black BeautyMiles Beyond

    How Miles Davis navigated racial politics in his life and music.

    5. Leaving a legacyDavid Munrow - The Pied Piper

    5/5 The sound of David Munrow's music for now.

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