The best music documentaries to stream on Netflix
We’ve selected the most compelling music documentaries available to stream on Netflix – giving you an insight into the people behind some of the most iconic music. From the history of hip-hop, to an intimate look at the life of Lil Peep and a documentary looking at how historic events shaped John Coltrane’s music – check out our recommendations below.
Hip-Hop Evolution
The music documentary TV series looks at the history of hip-hop music, with four seasons for you to get through. It features interviews with many of the genre's leading cultural figures, such as Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, N.W.A, Ice-T, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and LL Cool J.
Travis Scott – Look Mom I Can Fly
The 2019 documentary looks at Travis’ rise to fame. It includes footage of his live performances, time with his family, him collaborating in the studio and flashbacks to his childhood – plus clips of fans talking about how Travis has changed their lives.
GaGa – Five Foot Two
An unfiltered, behind-the-scenes view of a year in the life of Lady GaGa, documenting the production and release of her fifth studio album, Joanne. It also covers her struggle with chronic pain caused by the onset of fibromyalgia and the creation and execution of her critically lauded Super Bowl LI performance – plus much more.
The Defiant Ones
The four part documentary filmed over a three-year period by director Allen Hughes, telling the story of the partnership between Jimmy Lovine and Dr. Dre and their leading roles in transforming contemporary culture. It features interviews with Patti Smith, Eminem, Bruce Springsteen and more legendary musicians.
Taylor Swift – Miss Americana
The 2020 documentary directed by Lana Wilson, follows Taylor Swift and her life over the course of several years of her career. It comprises interviews, archive footage, home videos and live performances. It looks at the making of her sixth and seventh studio albums, her battle with her eating disorder, her mother's cancer diagnosis, the media scrutiny she faces, her sexual assault trial and her political views.
Lil Peep – Everybody’s Everything
An intimate look at Lil Peep’s rise in the underground scene and music industry, up to his death at the age of 21. He created a unique mix of punk, emo and trap, and was set to bring a new musical genre to the mainstream when he died of a drug overdose.
Supersonic
The documentary looks at the meteoric rise of the iconic ‘90s rock band Oasis. It features never-before-seen concert footage and candid interviews, with a firsthand account of the sibling rivalry that threatened to destroy the band.
Keith Richards – Under the Influence
The documentary originally intended as a promotional video, follows Keith Richards whilst he creates his first solo album in 23 years. Examining the people and the sounds that have inspired the rock’n’roll legend.
Daft Punk Unchained
The 2015 documentary documents the rise to fame of Daft Punk members Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. It looks at their pioneering influence on the electronic music scene – featuring archive footage and interviews with their collaborators, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers and Michel Gondry.
Chasing Trane
The 2017 documentary examines the historical events that shaped the music of John Coltrane – the jazz saxophonist and composer who was at the forefront of free jazz. His boundary-shattering music continues to impact and influence people around the world today.
Quincy
The film looks at the life of 27-time Grammy Award-winner, Quincy Jones – co-written and co-directed by Alan Hicks and his daughter Rashida Jones. The film won the Grammy Award for Best Music Film in 2019.
What Happened, Miss Simone?
The 2015 documentary examines the life of American singer Nina Simone, who became a civil rights activist and moved to Liberia following the turbulence of the 1960s. It combines previously unreleased archive footage and interviews with Simone's daughter and friends.
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