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The TAHI 8/2/2024
On today’s episode, dancer Corbyn Taulealea Huch Paselio talks about performing with Rihanna at the superbowl, Pratik Navani fills us in on all the ups and downs of Laneway 2024, and we discuss the… Audio
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Could this be the greatest concert in the world? Or will it be just a tribute?
8 Feb 2024Rock band Tenacious D, who modestly call themselves the 'Greatest Band That Ever Played on Planet Earth', will be performing two shows in Aotearoa this July. Video
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Moment of Calm: A bit of wild West Coast.
7 Feb 2024In case you might be in need of some later, Bryan Crump's Moment of Calm recording for this week, made early one morning at Foxton Beach. Audio
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Ana Hato and Mario Lanza make a date on Valentine's Day
Siliga Sani Muliaumaseali'i talks with Bryan Crump about playing super-crooner Mario Lanza in a tribute show this Valentine's Day. Video, Audio
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Bookmarks with Jo Randerson
Jo Randerson is a writer, performer and award-winning theatre director. She recently won the annual Topp Prize, named after the Topp twins - recognising her wide-ranging career and work championing up… Audio
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Fresh sounds from the Dunedin music scene
7 Feb 2024This quartet of Dunedin acts are proof positive Otepoti’s diverse music scene is in great shape heading into 2024. Listen to original songs by high school students Sylvie Harper and Sammy Alixander… Video, Audio
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Trailer: Suzy & Friends
7 Feb 2024Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant present a podcast made for kiwi kids. Based on the award-winning Suzy & Friends radio show it features audio stories, kids talking about books, tamariki telling jokes, Fun… Audio
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Bowie’s Waiata
In 1983 David Bowie was enjoying the biggest success of his career… The album Let's Dance had gone to number one around the world and the 'Serious Moonlight' tour was playing to record breaking… Video, Audio, Gallery
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Blue Smoke: Iwi Waiata
6 Feb 2024Popular music is not pure; it respects no borders. The only truly indigeneous music from Aotearoa is likely to be bird song. But many birds migrate and bring back jazz, country, rhythm and blues… Audio
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In photos: All the red carpet looks from the Grammys
Like all awards ceremonies, the Grammys are as much about red carpet wow factor as they are about the music. Here's what the stars wore on the night.
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Western Springs Speedway hosts Laneway Festival
The iconic St Jerome's Laneway Festival is back in New Zealand for the first time in 4 years, and at a new venue, Western Springs Speedway. The festival, which includes 5 stops across the Tasman… Audio
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Worlds of Music 4 February, 2024
4 Feb 2024This week Trevor features music from Guo Gan & Aly Keita, Plaza Francia Orchestra, and iconic Senegalese dance band, Orchestra Baobab. Audio
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Songs and Symphoniques: The Music of Moondog
4 Feb 2024For many, Moondog was an obscure outsider musician, working on the streets of New York. However a new album of his "songs and symphoniques" might change your mind, especially with Kronos Quartet, the… Audio
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Daniel O’Donnell: My favourite Irish song
Daniel O'Donnell joins Jim to discuss his first New Zealand tour since 2017. Audio
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Charlotte Ryan: Is music journalism dead?
4 Feb 2024Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan spoke to Jim about music journalism's shifting sands. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 4 February 2024
4 Feb 2024It's all about descants today - those soaring vocal lines above the melody that are often sung on the final verse of hymns. Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 3 February 2024
3 Feb 2024On this week's show Mark has classic tracks from Nick Drake and the Stooges, gospel courtesy of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, new music from Brown Horse plus a Nashville Babylon favourite from Karen Dalton.
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Tom Scott: 'We all evolve and I'm really keen to keep doing it'
3 Feb 2024Auckland hip-hop artist Tom Scott says the release of a new album from his hip-hop group Home Brew last year came as a surprise even to him. He shares some beloved tracks that inspired Run It Back and… Video, Audio
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DJ Nia Archives and the new generation of jungle
3 Feb 2024UK Producer and DJ Nia Archives is part of the new generation of UK rave and drum & bass musicians. Video, Audio
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Ōtautahi 's Admiral Drowsy mixes soundscapes and songcraft on Industrial Consistency
3 Feb 2024Tony Stamp reviews the Christchurch musician's drone-heavy, beautifully-sung second album. Audio
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Sampha is upbeat and optimistic on Lahai
3 Feb 2024Tony Stamp reviews the UK crooner's expansive second LP. Video, Audio
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Radiohead offshoot The Smile go back to basics with new album
3 Feb 2024Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood are in fine form, but these songs take time to impress. Video, Audio
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