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Upbeat for Friday 7 April 2017

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 6 April 2017
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  • A Labour of Love

    music
    Robert Costin

    1:40 PM.English organist Robert Costin is back in New Zealand, bringing with him a new album which reflects a lifetime of love for the instrument, and Bach. He’s recorded Bach’s well-tempered clavier, which… Read more Audio

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  • Becoming a piece of art after death

    life and society arts
    Justin Crowe's Nourish project

    1:25 PM.Artist Justin Crowe takes human ashes and turning them into pottery – from plates and mugs to vases and beads. And in turn he’s bringing a whole new meaning to having a cuppa with Gran. He tells Zoë… Read more Audio

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  • Poppies & Pōhutukawa

    music
    Rebecca Nelson

    1:00 PM.Classical cross-over singer, and member of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, Rebecca Nelson, is set to release her debut album, ‘Poppies & Pōhutukawa’, to coincide with this year’s ANZAC Day… Read more Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 6 April 2017
  • Next Episode: Monday, 10 April 2017
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