5 documentaries about musicians you shouldn't miss

Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone… Many artists have starred in films based on their turbulent lives. Stories filled with success, interesting facts, and connections to other musical figures that recount their relationship with these legends. They are roller coasters of emotions, experiences, creative inspiration, and, often, examples of overcoming difficulties or reflections of the social difficulties of each era.

This genre is known as a rockumentary, but the selection covers more than just rock: it also includes jazz, soul, pop, and flamenco. Below, we delve into this style to learn more about artists you're sure to follow, and others whose stories you'll be interested in:

Avicii: True Stories

The fragility of an electronic music legend is the focus of this documentary about one of the genre's most influential figures in recent years. Since he was a teenager, Swedish DJ Tim Bergling enjoyed composing his own songs. His routine consisted of sitting in front of his computer night after night creating new rhythms, which led him to become one of the most renowned DJs in the world.

Cobain: Montage of Heck

The rawness of early success. This documentary shows Kurt Cobain's life from his childhood to becoming a mainstream idol in the 1990s. The stories are so real, and at times hard to believe, that you'll get a glimpse into the turbulent events that shaped the Nirvana frontman's adolescence and adulthood. The film combines scenes recreated in comic book illustrations with actual recordings from the era. A must- see for anyone interested in the grunge legend.

Amy

Director Asif Kapadia's journey through the life and career of British singer Amy Winehouse earned him the Oscar for Best Documentary. Another turbulent story in which family members and people close to her recount the artist's life up to her tragic end, when she died in her London apartment at just 27 years old.

Shrimp: flamenco and revolution

This film traces the life of the legendary flamenco singer. From his humble beginnings to stardom alongside renowned artists like Paco de Lucía, and his subsequent decline and untimely death. We recommend it if you want to learn about the world of flamenco and the history of one of our country's most legendary figures.

George Harrison: Living in the material world

Martin Scorsese directed this three-and-a-half-hour film about George Harrison, known as the "Quiet Beatle." The director's affection for the musician is evident in the film, chronicling his personality and talent in detail. As the icing on the cake, his bandmates Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney contribute their connection to music history around the world.

With these five films, you'll discover different musical genres through the lives of their representatives. Do you have any other documentaries in mind to add to this list? Leave a comment and we'll expand the list. :)
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5 documentaries about musicians you shouldn't miss

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