Recent Music Stories
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What’s hot at the Wellington Jazz Festival
7 Jun 2018The Wellington Jazz Festival started with a hiss and a roar last night. Norman Meehan has compiled a list of must-not-miss performances by visiting and local artists. Video, Audio
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Music job cuts confirmed at University of Auckland
Five staff at University of Auckland’s School of Music have lost their jobs. Audio
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Dave Randall on how music can inspire change
7 Jun 2018In his new book Sound System: The Political Power of Music, English musician Dave Randall explores musical movements that have inspired social change - and urges people to "get stuck into… Video, Audio
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Upbeat for Thursday 7 June
7 Jun 2018Tenor Simon O’Neill is back performing with the NZSO, Wellington is getting hot with the Jazz Festival & we continue to acknowledge important musical patrons.
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Review: Classical music for Radioheads
6 Jun 2018Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood’s compositions came to life thanks to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Shed Six on Wellington’s waterfront was heaving with people, and music this weekend for the NZSO's… Audio
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First song: The NZ Guitar Quartet live
6 Jun 2018The New Zealand Guitar Quartet are performing as part of the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra's Guitar Extravaganza. They join us live from our Christchurch studio Audio
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Dory Previn's 1971 album Mythical Kings and Igaunas
6 Jun 2018Confessional singer-songwriter Dory Previn was born in 1925 and had a whole career in writing before becoming a singer songwriter in the 1970s. Her second solo LP Mythical Kings and Igaunas is a quest… Audio
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Upbeat for Wednesday 6 June
6 Jun 2018Orchestra Wellington’s concert master Amalia Hall discusses travel and Bartok, Hadyn Green reviews NZSO’s take on Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and we continue celebrating classical music patrons.
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Don McGlashan announces extensive nationwide tour
6 Jun 2018Don McGlashan has today announced an extensive 17-date nationwide tour, where he'll perform a series of intimate shows in some of the NZ’s favourite venues.
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Amalia Hall explores the passion of Bartók
6 Jun 2018Orchestra Wellington’s concert master and soloist Amalia Hall discusses working in foreign countries and learning the music of Bartók. Audio
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The Sampler - 5 June 2018
5 Jun 2018This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the solo debut of sometime New Zealand-based soul singer Deva Mahal; the hard road song-tales of Bernie Griffen; and rhythms and rants from Mr Sterile.
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Doors Wide Open by Bernie Griffen and The Thin Men
5 Jun 2018Nick Bollinger considers the hard-road song-tales of Bernie Griffen. Audio
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Run Deep by Deva Mahal
5 Jun 2018Nick Bollinger listens to the international debut of formerly Wellington-based soul singer Deva Mahal. Audio
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The Sampler: Haters, Wreckers & Other Friends by Mr Sterile
5 Jun 2018Nick Bollinger discusses the rhythms, rants and recent releases of Wellington-based independent musician Mr Sterile. Audio
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Richard F Thomas on Why Dylan Matters
5 Jun 2018Bob Dylan's announced he's going to be here for two concerts in August this year - so probably fitting we turn to an expert on the man himself. Professor Richard F Thomas teaches a course on Bob Dylan… Audio
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Tecwyn Evans: Conductor on the rise
5 Jun 2018There's been a lot of change in Kiwi conductor Tecwyn Evans' life. He discusses his new role at the Danish National Opera, working with the next generation at the University of Auckland and gives an… Audio
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Can Kanye West still shock us?
5 Jun 2018Kanye West says he admires Trump and that slavery ‘sounds like a choice’. Does his new album shed any light on his controversial stances? Nick Bollinger has a listen to Ye.
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Upbeat for Tuesday 5 June
5 Jun 2018Conductor Tecwyn Evans discusses changes in the music courses offered at the University of Auckland, we tinkle the ivories with the BBC, we celebrate people who commission music and we mark World…
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Neil and Liam Finn release single and announce new album
5 Jun 2018After touring together in January the father and son duo have today released single 'Back to Life' and announced they'll be releasing their first album together – Lightsleeper, in August. Video
Coming up
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The Topp Twins and the dolls
5 Jun 2018These knitted creations are a Topp tribute to the beloved alter-egos of New Zealand's most famous folk-singing/yodelling/comedy duo. Audio
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Nashville Babylon 4 June, 2018
4 Jun 2018On tonight's Nashville Babylon we have songs from Villagers, Aretha Franklin and Ry Cooder, live tracks from Simone Felice and Leonard Cohen plus blues from Muddy Waters and classic Americana courtesy… Audio
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