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10 of the Best Music Documentaries to Watch on Netflix

The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)

It takes viewers behind the scenes of the making of the iconic song "We Are the World".

Quincy (2018)

The documentary shows the highs and lows of the life of prolific songwriter, producer, and composer Quincy Jones.

This Is Pop (2021)

The eight-episode series tracks the influence of several legendary pop groups and other musical artists such as Boyz II Men, ABBA, and Dolly Parton.

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019)

The Emmy-winning documentary delves into the life of iconic jazz artist, Miles Davis. 

Hip-Hop Evolution (2016)

The docu-series shows the birth and impact of the hip-hop genre.

Trainwreck: Woodstock '99 (2022)

Shedding light on the infamous festival, it has first-person accounts from concertgoers, musicians, and journalists who attended it.

Count Me In (2021)

The documentary puts the spotlight on drummers and shows the changes that drumming has seen over the years.

What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)

It is an honest look at Nina Simone - the singer, pianist and civil rights activist.

Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now (2023)

The documentary looks at the Scottish singer's rise to fame, including his challenges like Tourette's syndrome.

Blackpink: Light Up the Sky (2020)

It shows the women K-Pop group's early years before their meteoric rise of global fame.