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[April 2026] Music Works & Live Collections Available on Amazon Prime Video

In today’s world, countless subscription services offer movies and live performances.

Amazon Prime Video alone has an uncountable number of titles, so many people may be unsure where to start.

In this article, we’ll highlight must-watch live performance videos and music-themed movies, anime, and documentaries on Amazon Prime Video—especially recommended for music fans.

We’ve focused on titles that Prime members can start watching right away, so if something catches your eye, be sure to check it out!

[April 2026] Music Works & Live Collections Available on Amazon Prime Video (181–190)

yama LIVE COLLECTION 2020 – 2022yama

Special Footage from 'yama 2022 Live / Life is Beautiful' | Prime Video
yama LIVE COLLECTION 2020 - 2022yama

In today’s music scene, many artists choose to work without revealing their identities or showing their faces, and the up-and-coming, enigmatic singer yama is one such musician.

Their first original solo track, “Haru wo Tsugeru,” released in April 2020, became a viral hit and drew major attention.

In November 2022, the single “Shikisai” was selected as the ending theme for the second cour of the hugely popular anime SPY×FAMILY, bringing yama’s voice to an even broader audience beyond music fans.

For those who’ve become interested in yama, the long-awaited video release “yama LIVE COLLECTION 2020 – 2022” began streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on November 25, 2022.

In addition to two titles—the concert film “yama 2022 Live / Life is Beautiful” and the documentary “yama 2022 Documentary / Life is Beautiful”—the collection also includes an archive of past live performances, for a total of seven content-packed episodes.

It’s essential viewing not only to appreciate yama as an artist, but also to get to know them as a person.

The Band: Once We Were BrothersThe Band

Trailer for the film 'Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band'
The Band: Once We Were Brothersザ・バンド

When it comes to films about The Band—the legendary group America proudly boasts to the world—The Last Waltz inevitably comes to mind, but Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band is a valuable documentary that traces their remarkable career.

Martin Scorsese, who made The Last Waltz, is involved as an executive producer, and for fans, it’s an irresistible watch with scenes featuring superstar musicians like Eric Clapton and Bruce Springsteen speaking about The Band.

That said, it doesn’t shy away from depicting both the light and the dark sides of the group, and as of 2024, with all members except Garth Hudson having passed away, the more devoted the fan, the more complicated their feelings may be…

Humbreaders LIVE SPECIALHumbreaders

Humbreaders Documentary 2022–2023: Beat Addiction
Humbreaders LIVE SPECIAL Humbreaders

Hamburghers is a rock band from Osaka formed in 2009.

Known for their straightforward band sound—exemplified by tracks like “Ginga Kousoku” and “DAY DREAM BEAT”—and down-to-earth, relatable lyrics, they’ve steadily broadened their reach and become a popular act.

In 2024, they released the album “Hajime kara Jiyū datta” (We Were Free from the Start) and then embarked on a nationwide tour.

In conjunction with that, SPACE SHOWER TV produced a program titled “Hamburghers LIVE SPECIAL.” A must-see for fans of Japanese rock.

Making of MotownBenjamin Turner

Trailer for the film “Hitsville: The Making of Motown”
Making of Motown Benjamin Turner

Motown, the legendary music label that celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2019.

Even if you don’t recognize the name, you’ve surely heard songs by the stellar artists it produced—Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and the Jackson 5, to name a few.

The documentary The Making of Motown traces the label’s history.

It features in-depth coverage of founder Berry Gordy as well as interviews with key figures, packed with rare footage.

It’s a must-see not only for fans of Black music, but for any music lover.

Promised Land, Memphis ~ Take Me to the RiverMartin Shore

If you’re a fan of soul music, the city of Memphis holds a special meaning, doesn’t it? The so-called Southern soul known as “Memphis soul” was created by the legendary Memphis-based labels Stax Records and Hi Records.

Memphis soul has influenced not only soul and R&B but also rock and many other genres.

This film is a documentary that follows a project bringing together legends born in Memphis and up-and-coming musicians under the theme of “sending the music and spirit of Memphis out into the world.” Music lovers will be thrilled by the mouthwatering session footage, so be sure to check it out!

Even wonderful days are thrown into confusionJunji Yasuda

Trailer for “Even the Splendid Days Are Flustered”
Even wonderful days are thrown into confusion Yasuda Junji

This is a documentary film about the music festival WALK INN FES!, held in Kagoshima Prefecture since 2014.

Composed of live performance footage from the festival, behind-the-scenes clips from the day, and interviews with people involved, it’s a work that lets you feel the passionate energy poured into this event.

Released in theaters starting in 2022 and screened in major cities nationwide, the film became available on streaming platforms—including Prime Video—in 2023.

It’s especially recommended for fans of the Japanese rock scene and music festivals.

Liz and the Blue BirdNaoko Yamada

Liz and the Blue Bird is an animated film released in 2018 and a spin-off based on Sound! Euphonium: Kitauji High School Concert Band, The Turbulent Second Movement.

The title Liz and the Blue Bird refers to a concert band piece that appears in the story, which the protagonists choose as their free selection for their final high school competition.

The film portrays the flute and oboe solos within the piece and the performances by Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki, unfolding a story that focuses on their friendship and future paths.

It’s sure to move not only those with concert band experience but newcomers as well.