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1. Musicourt (1983 Video)

60 min | Music

9.6
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Stars: Carlos Santana, Joe Cocker, Todd Rundgren, Meat Loaf

Votes: 15

2. Sunday Night (1988–1990)

60 min | Music

9.1
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Stars: Edd Hall, David Sanborn, Jools Holland, George Duke

Votes: 50

3. San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time (2023– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2023)

Documentary, Music

8.9
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Directors: Alison Ellwood, Anoosh Tertzakian | Stars: Peter Albin, Marty Balin, Jack Casady, Emilio Castillo

Votes: 8

4. California Jam 2 (1978 TV Special)

90 min | Music

8.8
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Two 90 minute "Cal Jam 2" ABC-TV specials were aired, hosted by actress Susanne Severeid,in her debut TV appearance, and Jeff Conaway,of "Grease" and "Taxi" (TV series).

Director: Jorn H. Winther | Stars: Aerosmith, Jeff Conaway, Mick Fleetwood, Foreigner

Votes: 24

5. Santana: Santana IV - Live at the House of Blues, Las Vegas (2016 Video)

Not Rated | Music

8.8
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On March 21st, 2016, a few weeks prior to the release of the Santana IV album, this classic line-up of Santana took to the stage at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas. This was a hugely ... See full summary »

Director: Brad Fuss | Stars: Carlos Santana, Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Michael Carabello

Votes: 11

6. Francisco Sánchez: Paco de Lucía (2002 TV Movie)

90 min | Documentary

8.7
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Francisco Sanchez: Paco de Lucia, is the definitive documentary on the myth of the flamenco guitar. It not only provides information about his life and musical art, but it also offers a ... See full summary »

Directors: Jesús de Diego, Daniel Hernández | Stars: Paco de Lucía, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Carlos Santana

Votes: 36

7. The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2013– )

TV-14 | 60 min | News

8.6
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Dan Rather interviews celebrities for an hour

Stars: Dan Rather, Darius Rucker, John Fogerty, Dionne Warwick

Votes: 134

8. A Supernatural Evening with Carlos Santana (2000 TV Special)

88 min | Music

8.6
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Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Carlos Santana, Carter Beauford, Evelyn Cisneros, Leila Flores

Votes: 90

9. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)

90 min | Music, Talk-Show

8.5
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Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.

Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight

Votes: 381

10. Live Aid (1985 TV Special)

960 min | Documentary, Music

8.5
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The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.

Directors: Vincent Scarza, Kenneth Shapiro | Stars: Bob Geldof, Bryan Adams, Stuart Adamson, Mo Amin

Votes: 2,320

11. Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity (2023– )

Documentary

8.5
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An intimate portrait and cinematic ode to Jazz giant Wayne Shorter's life and music. Depicted in three parts, each representing a different period of Short'er's life and music.

Stars: Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell

Votes: 250

12. Crossroads Guitar Festival (2004 Video)

270 min | Documentary, Music

8.5
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This is a video from Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, held in June 2004. Artisits include Eric Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Dan Tyminski, David Hidalgo, James ... See full summary »

Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale, B.B. King, James Taylor

Votes: 208

13. Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield (2013)

57 min | Documentary

8.5
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"You know, I like sweet blues... I want to be singing. I want to be sweet," said music legend Mike Bloomfield of his searing, lyrical guitar playing. His awesome instrumental prowess is on ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Sarles | Stars: Susan Beuhler, Elvin Bishop, Mike Bloomfield, Jack Casady

Votes: 11

14. The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2013– )
Episode: Carlos Santana (2015)

TV-14 | News

8.5
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Rather visits Las Vegas to discuss with Santana his career, and how music is like a woman.

Stars: Dan Rather, Carlos Santana

Votes: 15

15. Beat-Club (1965–1981)

30 min | Music

8.4
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Rock''s legendary performers graced the stage of this famed television show. Performing on television with no time limitations, these artists were able to pull out all the stops on, what today are, some of their most recognizable songs.

Stars: Uschi Nerke, Dave Lee Travis, Gitta Weidhaas, Karin Weidhaas

Votes: 79

16. Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016)

Documentary, History, Music

8.4
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Soundbreaking explores the history of recorded music. Featuring more than 150 original interviews, the series charts a century's worth of innovation and experimentation, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds.

Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Todd Boyd, Questlove, Don Was

Votes: 1,419

17. Shangri-La (2019)
Episode: Belief (2019)

TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Music

8.4
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In the aftermath of the Malibu fire, Rick explores the power of belief and the art of disappearing.

Director: Jeff Malmberg | Stars: Rick Rubin, Mary Lattimore, Hatis Noit, Sadhguru

Votes: 14

18. Born in Chicago (2020)

77 min | Documentary, Music

8.3
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In 1960, a group of white teenage Chicago musicians traveled to the city's southside music clubs to learn the blues from the original masters. This is their story.

Directors: John Anderson, Bob Sarles | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Elvin Bishop, Mike Bloomfield, Eric Burdon

Votes: 73

19. One Giant Leap 2: What About Me? (2008 Video)

Documentary

8.3
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One Giant Leap have created a unique music, TV and film project. What About Me? is the culmination of 4 years work visiting 50 global locations collecting wisdom and musical jewels. It's an... See full summary »

Directors: Duncan Bridgeman, Jamie Catto | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Deepak Chopra, Stewart Copeland, Bhagavan Das

Votes: 153

20. Santana: Sacred Fire - Live in Mexico (1995 TV Special)

97 min | Music

8.3
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Director: Peter Nydrle | Star: Carlos Santana

Votes: 62

21. Feed Your Head (1997)

24 min | Documentary, Short

8.3
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From Kesey's early "Acid Tests," to the San Francisco's Fillmore and Avalon ballrooms, Monterey, LA's Sunset Strip, and London's UFO club, culminating with the Woodstock Festival, the birth... See full summary »

Director: Bob Sarles | Stars: Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, Jack Casady, David Crosby

Votes: 10

22. Wetten, dass..? (1981– )
Episode: Wetten, dass..? aus Berlin (1987)

Comedy, Game-Show, Music

8.3
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Director: Alexander Arnz | Stars: Frank Elstner, Iris Berben, Eberhard Diepgen, Dieter Kronzucker

Votes: 16

23. American Masters (1985– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History

8.2
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Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.

Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett

Votes: 1,169

24. Later... With Jools Holland (1992– )

60 min | Music, Talk-Show

8.2
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Late-night music and chat show with celebrity guests.

Stars: Jools Holland, Paul Weller, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant

Votes: 567

25. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)

Documentary, History, Music

8.2
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The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

Stars: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pete Townshend

Votes: 132

26. All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live! (2001)

Documentary, Music

8.2
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56 Metascore

A superstar-driven IMAX® film that gives viewers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of putting on a mega-concert.

Director: Martyn Atkins | Stars: Trey Anastasio, Carter Beauford, Mary J. Blige, Joe C.

Votes: 100 | Gross: $0.99M

27. American Masters (1985– )
Episode: Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away (2021)

TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History

8.2
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Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.

Directors: Devin Amar, Matt Mitchenor, Charles Todd | Stars: Eric Clapton, Gary Clark Jr., Buddy Guy, Tom Hambridge

Votes: 36

28. Woodstock (1970)

R | 184 min | Documentary, History, Music

8.1
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95 Metascore

Oscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.

Director: Michael Wadleigh | Stars: Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Roger Daltrey, Joe Cocker

Votes: 18,456 | Gross: $50.00M

29. San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time (2023– )

Documentary, Music

8.1
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Features several artists of the time and tells the story of the scene between 1966 and 1976, framed by Monterey Pop, Altamont, Woodstock and The Last Waltz.

Stars: Peter Coyote, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Jerry Garcia

Votes: 62

30. Americanos: Latino Life in the United States (2000)

81 min | Documentary

8.1
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Americans of Latino and Hispanic descent are transforming the face of America. Latinos have made enormous contributions to our national heritage in the arts, politics, business, education, ... See full summary »

Directors: Susan Todd, Andrew Young | Stars: Jennifer Broncamontes, Dennis Chavez, Crissy Guerrero, Guillermo Gómez-Peña

Votes: 27

31. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live (2009 TV Special)

60 min | Music

8.1
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Director: Bob Sarles | Stars: Jackson Browne, Clarence Clemons, David Crosby, John Fogerty

Votes: 11

32. American Masters (1985– )
Episode: The World of Nat King Cole (2006)

TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History

8.1
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Edited version of an 89 minute UK documentary on the life of the singer with recollections from family, friends, and famous fans.

Director: Ian A. Hunt | Stars: André 3000, Eden Ahbez, Pearl Bailey, Harry Belafonte

Votes: 97

33. Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away (2021)

83 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

8.0
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Chicago blues great Buddy Guy never was the same after he heard John Lee Hooker's seminal "Boogie Chillun'" while growing up in his rural stomping grounds of Lettswork, Louisiana. In 1957 ... See full summary »

Directors: Devin Chanda, Matt Mitchener, Charles Todd | Stars: Buddy Guy, Lightnin Hopkins, Gary Clark Jr., Muddy Waters

Votes: 114

34. Santana: Supernatural Live (2000 Video)

88 min | Documentary, Music

8.0
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An all-star evening of concert magic as Santana and special guests play songs from the multi-platinum and Grammy winning "Supernatural" album along with a few old favorites. Filmed before a live audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Stars: Carlos Santana, Carter Beauford, CeeLo Green, Lauryn Hill

Votes: 190

35. Hard Rock Live (1997–2000)

Music

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Stars: k.d. lang, John Hiatt, Duncan Sheik, Jill Sobule

Votes: 10

36. John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me (2004 Video)

127 min | Music

8.0
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John Lee Hooker: Come And See About Me-The Definitive DVD presents a retrospective of film and video performance clips of the blues master from a span of over three decades beginning with ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Sarles | Stars: Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, John Hammond, John Lee Hooker

Votes: 59

37. Wetten, dass..? (1981– )
Episode: Wetten, dass..? aus Wien (2002)

Comedy, Game-Show, Music

8.0
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Director: Frank Hof | Stars: Thomas Gottschalk, Michelle Branch, Phil Collins, Hannelore Elsner

Votes: 16

38. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )

TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show

7.9
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The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents

Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan

Votes: 1,066

39. Soul to Soul (1971)

G | 96 min | Documentary, Music

7.9
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Footage of a concert held in Ghana to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the independence of that country.

Director: Denis Sanders | Stars: Willie Bobo, Roberta Flack, Eddie Harris, The Ikettes

Votes: 82

40. 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil (2014)

212 min | Sport

7.9
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2014's Football World Cup, held in Brazil.

Stars: Argentina National Football Team, Thomas Müller, Sergio Romero, Pablo Zabaleta

Votes: 959

41. Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions (2008 Video)

180 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

7.9
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Biography of musician Curtis Mayfield that spotlights his contribution to the civil rights movement through his music.

Directors: Phillip Galloway, Tom Gulotta, David Peck, Bob Sarles | Stars: Fred Cash, Chuck D, Sam Gooden, The Impressions

Votes: 16

42. Santana Corazon: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It (2014 TV Special)

Not Rated | 120 min | Music

7.9
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Guitar legend Carlos Santana performs with some of the biggest names in Latin music including Elan Atias, Chocquibtown, Lila Downs, Gloria Estefan, Juanes, Miguel, Nina Pastori, Samuel Rosa... See full summary »

Director: Nick Wickham | Stars: Elan Atias, Cindy Blackman, ChocQuibTown, Lila Downs

Votes: 33

43. Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016)
Episode: Four on the Floor (2016)

52 min | Documentary, History, Music

7.9
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If vocals are the heart of a song, the rhythm track, the beat, is its body; the element that hits a primal part of us and makes us move. This show looks at rhythm in music, breaks the beat down and examines the endless experimentation.

Directors: James Manera, Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre | Stars: Dermot Mulroney, The-Dream, Christopher Stewart, Jason King

Votes: 59

44. Miles Electric: A Different Kind of Blue (2004)

Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Music

7.8
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Documentary about Miles Davis' legendary gig at the Isle of Wight Festival, August 1970. Includes full live footage and recent interviews with band mates and others. .

Director: Murray Lerner | Stars: Carlos Santana, Stanley Crouch, Miles Davis, Steve Allen

Votes: 238

45. Move Me Brightly: Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday (2013 Video)

Unrated | 130 min | Music

7.8
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"Move Me Brightly" is a film based around a musical gathering at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, California to mark what would have been Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday on 3rd August, ... See full summary »

Director: Justin Kreutzmann | Stars: Mike Campbell, Jack Casady, Neal Casal, Jeff Chimenti

Votes: 18

46. Jose Feliciano: Behind This Guitar (2022)

100 min | Documentary, Biography

7.8
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Official Selection of SXSW, Santa Barbara International, Miami International, Madrid International, Nashville International and Melbourne International. The film chronicles the 55+ yr career of 9-Time Grammy Winner, Jose Feliciano.

Directors: Frank Licari, Helen Murphy, Khoa Le | Stars: Bob Conti, Emilio Estefan Jr., Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano

Votes: 45

47. Korla (2015)

78 min | Documentary, Biography, History

7.8
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Korla is a documentary about a television pioneer, a spiritual seeker, and the godfather of exotica music, organist Korla Pandit. This is also a story that mixes Hollywood in the 1950's ... See full summary »

Director: John Turner | Stars: Korla Pandit, Scott Alexander, Harry Edwards, Ben Fong Torres

Votes: 32

48. B.B. King: On the Road (2018)

106 min | Documentary, Music

7.8
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Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Joe Bonamassa, Eric Clapton, Bono, Susan Tedeschi

Votes: 68

49. Woodstock: Now & Then (2009 TV Movie)

87 min | Documentary

7.8
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Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Francis Dumaurier, Gregory Jackson, Dale Bell, Arnold Robinson

Votes: 53

50. Live by Request: Santana (2002 TV Special)

Music

7.8
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Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana performs.

Director: Lawrence Jordan | Stars: Carlos Santana, Michelle Branch, Mark McEwen, Rob Thomas

Votes: 28



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