Matariki Music Special

Auckland musician Fable recently attended the inaugural Martin Garrix JBL Academy in Amsterdam, aimed at nurturing emerging artists. He joined Kara and Tony to tell them about it, and reveal how he… Read more Audio

Chip Matthews has played bass with Che Fu and The Krates, Opensouls, Tami Neilson and many more. He joined Kara and Tony in studio to give them an education in country music. Read more Audio

Em Walker aka THIEA talks to Kara Rickard about her album Te Kaahu O Rangi and chooses a favourite song for Matariki. Read more Audio

With the release of his latest single Just Fine, Fat Freddy's Drop frontman talks to Kara Rickard about making music under the shadow of a pandemic, returning to his roots in Kaikoura and enjoying the… Read more Audio

Troy Kingi and delaney Davidson join Mark williams in the RNZ Studios for a special Matariki performance and a korero about their upcoming tour and the release of the te reo version of Troy's album… Read more Audio

Moana Maniapoto joins Mark Williams and Kara Rickard in the RNZ studio to celebrate Matariki and the release of her latest song Maiea from her upcoming album Ono . Read more Audio

Dave Dobbyn joins Kara Rickard and Mark Williams in the RNZ Studio to celebrate Matariki with words and song.Accompanied by long time drummer and friend Ross Burge, Dave delivers a magical performance… Read more Audio

L.A.B's Joel Shadbolt and Miharo Gregory talk to Mark Williams about their live recordings at Massey University and their upcoming Matariki Concerts in Wellington and Hamilton. Read more Audio

Anna Coddington joins Kara Rickard and Mark Williams in the RNZ studios for a korero and a special Matariki performance. Read more Audio

To celebrate the first Matariki public holiday in June 2022, the Auckland Philharmonia put on a very special concert with Māori singer-songwriter Rob Ruha. (This RNZ Concert recording was awarded GOLD… Read more Audio