The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full
Who Stole the Soul?
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3
Documentary exploring the systemic racism faced by black artists in the music industry from its inception to the digital streaming age. The first instalment delves into the stories of trailblazing artists including Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, who used their music to challenge societal norms, and confronts the harsh realities faced by legends such as Bessie Smith, Little Richard and Chuck Berry, who struggled for fair compensation despite their groundbreaking contributions
The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full airs on BBC Two Wales HD at 9:25 PM, Saturday 21 September. (Audio Description, new, series, subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Zawe Ashton
Narrator
Alison Duke
Director
Alex Pascall
Editor