Series

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

★ 8.0(2)20051h 0m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: William Naylor
Release date: 2005-05-07
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended
Studio: BBC Bristol Productions

About Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music is a 2005 web series in the Documentary genre, created by William Naylor, starring Colin Salmon, James Brown and Bootsy Collins. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Soul music has conquered the world in the last 50 years - growing from the raw, electric rhythms of the black underclass, it is now a billion dollar industry with R&B and hip hop dominating the world's charts. It's been the soundtrack to some of the most extraordinary social, political and cultural shifts. Together with the civil rights movement, it has challenged white hegemony, helped break down segregation and encouraged the fight for racial equality. This new six-part series, made by the BBC team who produced the critically-acclaimed Lost Highway, Walk On By and Dancing In The Street series, charts the evolution of soul music - with a fascinating combination of rare archive footage and over 100 contemporary interviews. The movers and shakers from the world of soul – such as James Brown, Mary J Blige, Beyoncé and Martha Reeves, - plus some often overlooked talent, track the music that shaped our lives.

Seasons (1)

Season 16 eps · 2005

Cast

Colin Salmon

Self - Narrator

James Brown

Self

Bootsy Collins

Self

Ray Charles

Self

Ben E. King

Self

Etta James

Self

Mary J. Blige

Self

Bobby Womack

Self

Mavis Staples

Self

George Clinton

Self

Martha Reeves

Self

Allen Toussaint

self

Themes & keywords

rhythm and blues (r&b)funkmusic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music in Germany?+

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music on Netflix?+

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How many seasons of Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music are there?+

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music?+

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music stars Colin Salmon, James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Ray Charles and Ben E. King.

When did Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music come out?+

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music is a 2005 web series created by William Naylor.

What genre is Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music?+

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music is Documentary series.

Who created Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music?+

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music was created by William Naylor.