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VIDEO PREMIERE: Unchained XL ‘Weight On My Bars, Pt. IV’
RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the brand new single and video from Auckland rapper Unchained XL, ‘Weight On My Bars, Pt. IV’.
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LISTEN: 'Studio 360' on life as an opera extra
'Studio 360' is a podcast featuring stories about, and interviews with, the people creating some of the biggest plays, books, films, and music today. We meet Iggy Berlin who shares details of his life as an opera extra. Audio
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Music poster exhibition showcases punk and new wave art from '77-'81
Toward the end of the 1970s, punk and new wave turned NZ's popular music scene on its head. And bands including The Suburban Reptiles, Toy Love and the Terrorways and friends were creating gig posters that were amazing works of art. Audio
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Bailey Wiley's most honest songs yet
Taranaki born soul singer Bailey Wiley is becoming stronger and more resolutely herself with each release. Kirsten Johnstone finds out more about her evolution. Video, Audio
RNZ Concert
RNZ Concert is New Zealand’s fine music network. Concert promotes New Zealand music and composition and features live broadcasts of concerts and recitals, as well as international content from other public radio broadcasters, podcasts, and on-demand programmes.
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Music Alive: More of Beethoven - Made in the Rhineland
24 minutes agoTonight's concert from Deutsche Welle explores more of the musical environment that brought forth the young Beethoven.
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Music Alive: Stephen Hough plays Brahms
2 minutes agoTonight, pianist Stephen Hough joins the NZSO for one of the mightiest concertos in the repertoire.
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Hot tips for Wellington jazz festival
31 minutes agoEva Radich shares some of her picks from the upcoming Wellington jazz festival as well as a mix of music by unique female singers with extraordinary personal histories... in Pick and Mix on RNZ Concert.
Featured Music Programmes
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Nashville Babylon 20 May, 2019
20 May 2019On tonight's show Mark has new music from Peter Bruntnell and the Felice Brothers, old school RnB courtesy of King Curtis, soulful Doo-Wop from the… Audio
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Nashville Babylon 13 May, 2019
13 May 2019On tonight's show Mark spins new music from the Felice Brothers and JJ Cale, plays classic swamp rock courtesy of Dale Hawkins and Bobby Charles, a seasonal… Audio
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Nashville Babylon 6 May, 2019
6 May 2019On this week's show Mark plays new music from Bruce Springsteen, JJ Cale, Calexico and Iron & Wine and Jan Hellriegel. There's also some classic boogie-woogie… Audio
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Nashville Babylon 29 April, 2019
29 Apr 2019On tonight's show Mark says happy birthday to Willie Nelson and spins new music from Damian Jurado, Frankie Lee, Drugdealer and Barry Saunders & Delaney… Audio
Recent Music Stories
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Sofa Session - Arjuna Oakes
22 May 2019Arjuna Oakes is live in the studio for a sofa session. With his perfect blend of shining jazz piano and beautiful soulful vocals, you're in for a treat. Audio
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Unchained XL ‘Weight On My Bars, Pt. IV’
22 May 2019RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the brand new single and video from Auckland rapper Unchained XL, ‘Weight On My Bars, Pt. IV’. Video
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The Schizophonics perform live
22 May 2019Direct from San Diego, the rock band The Schizophonics are live in our Auckland studio. They're known for their explosive and frenzied live performances. Pat Beers is the lead singer and guitarist… Audio
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War and Peace at heart of festival
War and peace is at the heart of a new music and arts festival coming to the North Island. Audio
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The music of 1994
22 May 2019It's 25 years since some of the most seminal albums of modern times were released. Music commentator Yadana Saw looks back at the memorable, the local...and the forgettable. Audio
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Celtic Punk
21 May 2019What is it about the strains of Celtic rock and punk that have led to them travelling all over the world? Audio
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First song: Summer Thieves
21 May 2019Auckland four piece band Summer Thieves are rocking in to our Auckland studio to play our first song today! Audio
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Review: Brodsky Quartet
21 May 2019Brodsky Quartet returns to New Zealand with a new member. Elizabeth Kerr was at the Michael Fowler Centre last night. Audio
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Review: Benjamin Morrison with the CSO a triumph
21 May 2019For many in Saturday night’s Christchurch audience, this concert was all about the return of Benjamin (Ben) Morrison and Korngold’s Violin Concerto. And that part of the programme certainly emerged as…
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Kiwi named first female president of international music society
20 May 2019Glenda Keam has been elected the first as the female and first New Zealand president for the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM). Audio
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Song Crush Ep 17: The National, Craig Finn, Beatcomber
20 May 2019The Song Crush team listen to the feminine flecked new songs from indie-rock veterans The National, and a minimalist cover of Cher’s 1998 hit ‘Believe’ amongst other great new releases. Video, Audio
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Review: NZSO's Love Eternal
20 May 2019Internationally acclaimed pianist Denis Kozhukhin and conductor Thomas Søndergård join the NZSO to share romantic works in Love Eternal. Peter Mechen was at the Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday.
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WAGNER: Siegfried
19 May 2019Orphaned at birth, Siegfried learns his true identity and fulfills his destiny to become Brünnhilde’s saviour and lover. Video
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Bic Runga gets a residence at the Christchurch Arts Centre
The beloved Christchurch Arts Centre - built in the 1870s - has slowly been reopening after repairs and restoration. An open day last weekend saw the public getting their first look into the complex's… Audio
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Highlights from the Jazz Festival and extraordinary female singers with a purpose
Eva Radich shares some of her highlights from the upcoming Wellington jazz festival as well as music by unique female singers with extraordinary personal histories.
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Lee 'Kix' Thompson: Documenting 40 years of Madness
19 May 2019Madness saxophone player Lee Thompson has made a documentary, One Man's Madness, charting the band's meteoric rise in fame to mark the band's 40 years performing. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 19 May 2019
19 May 2019This week's programme gets off to a great start with the Huddersfield Choral Society's rousing rendition of Crown Him with many crowns. You can also hear hymns with a theme of light including Lead,… Audio
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Alex TAYLOR: Flute Concerto
18 May 2019The world première performance by Abigail Sperling and the Auckland Chamber Orchestra conducted by Peter Scholes in the Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Auckland, 25 November 2018. Audio
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Ben HOADLEY: Turakirae
18 May 2019The world première performance by Peter Scholes (clarinet and director) and the Auckland Chamber Orchestra in the Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Auckland, 25 November 2018. Audio
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The Ring: Siegfried
18 May 2019Erica Challis takes us through the story and music of the third of Wagner's four Ring Cycle operas. Audio
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Small Island Big Song: uniting indigenous musicians from across the Pacific
18 May 2019Small Island Big Song is an album that unites indigenous musicians from seafaring cultures across the Pacific & Indian Oceans. All the songs were recorded in nature, using traditional instruments and… Video, Audio
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