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Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club (1999) Aro Favourite
Dir. Wim Wenders
A handful of sprightly elderly Cuban musicians assembled in 1996 by guitarist Ry Cooder produced, with their soulful, melodic jazz sound, the biggest…
Close to You - Remembering the CarpentersClose to You - Remembering the Carpenters (1999)
A documentary celebration of Karen and Richard Carpenter's rise to pop stardom. Features extensive interviews with Richard, videos, live…
Ella Fitzgerald - Something to Live ForElla Fitzgerald - Something to Live For (1999) Recommended
Dir. Charlotte Zwerin
A modest and carefully selected musical 'album' of jazz singer Fitzgerald's greatest years. Not really biographical in its focus, this…
Fugazi - Instrument (1999) Recommended
Dir. Jem Cohen, Fugazi
Culled from concert, interview and home footage, this portrayal of fiercely independent rock–bank Fugazi transcends the…
Genghis BluesGenghis Blues (1999) Recommended
Dir. Roko Belic
Absorbing, stranger–than–fiction tale of San Francisco singer Paul Pena’s passion for Tuvan ‘Throat–singing’…
Life and Art - Maria CallasLife and Art - Maria Callas (1999)
Dir. Alan Lewens, Alistair Mitchell
Feat. Maria Callas
Sympathetic documentary concerning the life and art of famed opera singer Maria Callas. Features extracts from 'Tosca', "Norma', 'Barber of Seville',…
Paul Robeson: Here I StandPaul Robeson: Here I Stand (1999) Recommended
Dir. St. Clair Bourne
Documentary exploring the life and career of Paul Robeson, the singer, actor and political activist whose distinctive bass baritone is heard on some…
Roy Orbison - In Dreams Roy Orbison - In Dreams (1999)
Comprehensive documentary claiming to be the only authorised Roy Orbison doco, includes performances of his greatest hits, home video footage and…
UB40 - The Story Of ReggaeUB40 - The Story Of Reggae (1999)
Dir. Bob Smeaton
Essentially a South Bank Show Special Edition that tells the story of British reggae–rockers UB40, from their formation in 70's Birmingham…
David Oistrakh - Artist of the People? (1998)
Dir. Bruno Monsaingeon
The life of the renowned 20th century Russian violinist, who at times locked horns with the Soviet state, is told through interviews with family and…

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