S1.E1 ∙ First Steps to Mars

Forget what you thought you knew about African urban culture , Touching Base , MTV's new mini-documentary series - will present you to a whole new generation of Afro-cool, and introduce you to the street savvy, super-creative characters whose talent is taking on the world! Touching Base is a new documentary series that will highlight talented young individuals from across Africa. Taking the form of inspiring and beautifully-crafted two-minute documentaries, Touching Base shines a light on Africa's new wave of creative entrepreneurs, spotlighting impressive game-changers from across the continent who are trailblazing in the fields of photography, fashion, illustration, art, filmmaking, music and more.

Bass guitar geniuses, keyboard wizards, virtuoso percussionists, rock drummers, turntable addicts and sampling artists, as well as famous singers, invite you to explore the mysteries of pop music.

In this 1970s edition of Inside Story the ABC team looks at some of Australia's most interesting people and their stories - from the mysterious "Somerton Man" to Australia's best-known entrepreneur, Dick Smith.