"Music documentaries have long offered more than just behind-the-scenes access. At their best, they serve as time capsules, preserving pivotal moments in culture while peeling back the layers of the artists who helped shape them. From intimate portraits of reinvention to deep dives into eras that altered the course of popular music, the genre continues to evolve alongside the stories it tells."
"In 2026, a new slate of music documentaries promises to do just that, spotlighting artists at moments of transformation, reckoning, and creative rebirth. Whether revisiting legendary careers or examining the fleeting intensity of modern pop, these films offer music lovers a chance to experience the stories behind the sound. Here are 11 music documentaries to add to your watchlist in 2026."
"Wilson's upcoming documentary, Ann Wilson- In My Voice, chronicles the life of one of the most iconic singers who brought us Crazy On You, Barracuda, and Magic Man. The documentary's announcement states that the film draws from a personal archive of home movies, photographs, journals, and never-before-seen footage. Wilson will give additional commentary from friends, family members, music executives, and fellow bandmates."
A new slate of music documentaries in 2026 highlights artists at moments of transformation, reckoning, and creative rebirth. The films range from intimate portraits of reinvention to deep dives into eras that altered popular music. Several projects revisit legendary careers while others examine the fleeting intensity of modern pop. Ann Wilson's In My Voice chronicles her life using a personal archive of home movies, photographs, journals, and never-before-seen footage. The film will include commentary from friends, family, music executives, and fellow bandmates. No exact release date for Wilson's documentary has been announced.
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