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Shihad: Killjoy
Shihad, New Zealand's best-known hard rock band, made ten albums during a 37-year career, but 'Killjoy' stands out amongst them. Nick Bollinger explores the reasons why in a special episode of… Audio
NZ Live: Tom Lark
Today we're joined by Tom Lark A.K.A the indie folk-pop alias of Shannon Fowler. The band just released their second album "Moonlight Hotel". You've probably heard us playing the track "Fuselage" on… Audio
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
Reb Fountain has just released her 6th album and to celebrate she's heading out on tour. Audio
NZ Live: Mā and the Fly Hunnies
Mā and the Fly Hunnies perform live in RNZ's Pōneke studio. Audio
NZ Live: Fazerdaze
After the incredible success of her 2017 debut album 'Morningside' Amelia Murray found herself at a crossroads. Just as her career was taking off she experienced intense burnout and had to step back… Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Veils
Each week we invite some of Aotearoa New Zealand's finest song writers into the studio to share their work with us. Today we are joined by The Veils A.K.A Finn Andrews The Veils released their 7th… Audio
NZ Live: Daily J
Three brothers and a bestie make up indie rock group Daily J, today's guests on NZ Live. They've delivered sold our tours at home and across the ditch, and also made a big splash in the UK. Their… Audio
Lost & Found: Sounds of the Pacific Northwest
Elliott Childs takes a tour of music from the Pacific Northwest region of the USA. Audio
NZ Live - Corrella
Corrella is best known for their 2023 Platinum hit "Blue Eyed Maori". Audio
NZ Live: Tessa de Lyon
It's been a busy time for Wellington-based musician Tessa de Lyon. Last year she put out two albums, 'Bright Black Night' with her band Mystery Waitress, and 'Tessa's Album', her solo debut. From… Audio
L.A. Mitchell live at The Piano
In 2024, Lauren Mitchell embarked upon a solo tour of intimate shows throughout Aotearoa, which she combined with vocal workshops aimed at wahine from all walks of life and singing abilities. This is… Audio
Aotearoa - Tihei Mauriora & He Waiata Mo Te Iwi
In the 1980s, a band of young Maori musicians set out to sing about their language and their culture. They named themselves Aotearoa. In this episode of Essential New Zealand Albums Nick Bollinger… Audio
NZ Live: Strawpeople
Straight from the NZ Live archives comes a NZ Live session from August 2023. It's one of our favourites, we hope it's one of yours. Audio
Live: Moonlight Benjamin at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the vodou rhythms and melodies of Haitian musician Moonlight Benjamin performing live at WOMAD 2024 on the Brooklands Stage a in Ngamotu, New Plymouth.
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Live:The Mauskovic Dance Band at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the psychedelic afro sounds of the The Mauskovic Band performing their captivating rhythms on the Bowl stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Tio at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the captivating folk songs of Vanuatu singer songwriter Tio performing on the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth.
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Live: Arooj Aftab at WOMAD 2024
Listen to one of the highlights from WOMAD 2024, Pakistani-American musician. Arooj Aftab. The grammy winner graced the Brooklands stage in Ngamotu, New Plymouth with her celebrated fusion of jazz… Audio
Live: Equus WOMAD 2024
Listen to Australian quartet Equus bringing their unique fusion of eastern and Asian sounds to the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth Audio
WOMAD 2024: Mari Kalkun
Listen to the Baltic traditions of Estonian folk musician Mari Kalkum who brings her entrancing soundscapes to the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
LIVE: Son Rompe Pera at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the playful sounds of Mexican collective Son Rompre Pera who bring their colourful and uplifting music to the Bowl stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
LIVE: Lisa O’Neill at WOMAD 2024
Listen to Irish singer songwriter and storyteller Lisa O'Neill offering an intimate and heartfelt live performance on the Dell Stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
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