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Eva Radich
Eva comes from Hawera – the little town that produces broadcasters by the dozen – must be something they put in the water, or maybe that water tower?
At school she drove her teachers mad by asking subversive questions and it doesn’t seem much has changed since.
You could say her broadcasting training began in the Hawera High debating team; free love, the war in Vietnam, legalization of marijuana and prostitution were just some of the memorable topics.
Armed with a BA in English literature and theatre Eva tried teaching but it wasn’t long before the lure of the footlights proved too strong. Acting didn’t bring fame and fortune but it sure beat the 9-5 routine. But after ten years as a struggling actor she was ready to get serious about a career.
In 1986 Eva discovered her niche: radio. The intimacy of the studio, the magic of the microphone, the way people will tell you things when they can’t see you. She says it’s the only medium where you get paid to ask embarrassing questions and have fun!
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Search results for Eva Radich
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From the banjo, violin and cello to the electronica infused instruments of today
Strings in their many forms, acoustic and electronic : from the unadorned banjo and violin to experimental electronics. Video
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Top stars from the 2019 Wellington Jazz Festival
5 Apr 2020Wellington Jazz Festival artists Alicia Olatuja and Ambrose Akinmusire, extraordinary female artists with a purpose and a classic album by Miles Davis. Video
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Composer who cast a spell over suspense film audiences has died
Leading composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki has died at the age of 86 after a long illness. Video
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The guitar of Julie Bevan and the miniature ngoni of Bassekou Kouyate
The guitar of Julie Bevan and the miniature guitar like ngoni of Bassekou Kouyate Video
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The marimba and its cousin the balafon, plus new music from Reb Fountain and Fiona Pears.
A focus on the marimba and its African cousin the balafon used in the classical music of Mali.
New music from Aotearoa: singer songwriter Reb Fountain, and gypsy jazz from violinist Fiona Pears and… Video
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Making the Arts accessible for all
13 Mar 2020NZ Festival of the Arts this year is offering a programme of touch tours, audio described performances and events for deaf and hard of hearing audiences in a push to make the Arts more accessible for… Video
Coming up
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Shades of Shakti: celebrating human diversity through music
9 Mar 2020Classical Indian music meets jazz in Shades of Shakti at the New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Video, Audio
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Trailblazing female musicians from the past to the present
Music by women expressing their strength, from Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin in the 60s to Helen Reddy's feminist anthem 'I am Woman', Mahinārangi Tocker leading the way in Te Reo and today's techo… Video
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Dream Songs: the Essential Joe Hisaishi
1 Mar 2020Joe Hisaishi is “The John Williams of Japan”; his music carries the emotional weight of some of the most successful animated films by the renowned company Studio Ghibli.
And the truth is stranger… Video
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Violinist Ben Baker
28 Feb 2020Violinist Ben Baker returns to New Zealand as soloist in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's season opener Symphonic Dances. Video, Audio
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Rhiannon Giddens: there is no Other
Rhiannon Giddens is on her way to Wellington with partner Francesco Turrisi to perform at New Zealand Festival on 4th March. The singer, banjo player and violinist talks to Eva Radich about recording… Video, Audio
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Forty years young: New Horizons celebrates
New Horizons, William’s Dart’s new music showcase, is celebrating 40 years of continuous programme making on RNZ. Video, Audio
