American soprano McFadden made Amsterdam her home 30 years ago, singing both early and contemporary music. She discusses the life she has shared with her voice. Show more

Countertenor Christopher Robson reflects on his life in music, from the Salvation Army to Blur’s Damon Albarn. From 2017. Show more

Over the last decade, The Unthanks have raised the bar for English folk music. Here, Rachel and Becky reflect on their bonds as sisters and as singers. Show more

Norwegian singer Ane Brun talks about creativity, collaboration and musical - as well as linguistic - interpretation. Show more

4 Extra Debut. New Yorker Elly Stone, the legendary interpreter of Belgian songwriter Jacques Brel, talks about her life in music. From 2014. Show more

An intimate portrait of the musician Robert Wyatt in his own words and music, from psychedelic excess to a life-changing accident. From October 2012. Show more

An intimate portrait of the American singer-songwriter and actor Sharon Van Etten, whose elegant voice has been described as being wrapped in 'rasp and sorrow'. Show more

4 Extra Debut. The iconic, but elusive, English folksinger Annie Briggs talks to Alan Hall about her role in the 60s folk revival. From 2016. Show more

An intimate portrait of Andy Partridge, songwriter, singer and frontman of the new wave rock band XTC. From 2017. Show more

A portrait of the English tenor Ian Partridge, in his own words and recordings of Roger Quilter and Benjamin Britten. From 2016. Show more

A portrait of the folk singer Marta Sebestyen - whose voice is associated with a defining movement in Hungarian cultural history. From 2014. Show more

An intimate portrait of a folk musician from the north east of England, whose powerful voice and stage presence belies his gentle manner. Show more

An intimate portrait of Steph Phillips, a shy girl from Wolverhampton who now fronts black feminist punk band Big Joanie. Show more

An intimate portrait of Alison Goldfrapp, innovative artist, pop singer and the voice of electronic music duo Goldfrapp. Show more

An intimate portrait of Kurt Wagner, singer and creative force behind American indie band Lambchop. Show more

An intimate portrait of the singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Peel, reflecting on her Northern Irish roots, Yorkshire upbringing and close, musical family ties. Show more

Welcome to this new BBC podcast. The first episode will be published within seven days.