The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full

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.

Documentary

The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full

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.

Documentary

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First Aired on: Sep 21, 2024
Popularity: 4.401: 1 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: Zinc Television London
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Series 1

Aired 10 months ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1Episode 1 min
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.
Episode 2Episode 258 min
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.
Episode 3Episode 358 min
How the digital revolution has inspired black artists to go it alone and bypass the major record labels entirely - but at what cost?