Upbeat for Friday 9 June 2017

1:50 PM.It’s Matariki.  Kura Te Ua, co-founder of Maori kapa haka theatre group Hawaiki TU and actor Rawiri Paratene discuss the importance of telling ancient stories in a modern way through Te Manawa which… Read more Audio

1:35 PM.Bill Frisell is regarded as one of the most innovative and influential jazz guitarists of the last 25 years. He has collaborated with leading musicians across genre, from classical artists like Renee… Read more Audio

1:00 PM.New Zealander Benjamin Baker is a finalist for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, along with Ioana Cristina Goicea of Romania and Luke Hsu from USA. In the final on Saturday each will… Read more Audio