Episodes

1. Episode 1

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.

2. Episode 2

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.

3. Episode 3

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

Overview

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.

Details

Cast

Zawe Ashton