RNZ Music

Today's programme features the expressive sounds of the Ukrainian folk group DakhaBrakha performing their self-described ethno-chaos on the Bowlstage in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Read more Audio

Listen to Te Kaahu, paying tribute to her her tūpuna wāhine (female ancestors) through the craft and skill of Maori songwriting and storytelling in a special performance on the Brooklands stage at… Read more Audio

Listen to pioneering Senegalese musician Baaba Maal performing his unique blend of traditional African rhythms and modern western influences live on the Bowl Stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New… Read more Audio

The final part of our two part series on the music of guitarist, composer and producer Ry Cooder. Read more Audio

Listen to local Taranaki band Fin Rah Zel performing their reggae drenched soul live at WOMAD 2024 on the Dell Stage in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Read more Audio

Listen to groundbreaking Australian musician Mo’Ju performing a unique set of soul and blues music live on the Brooklands Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa 2024 in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Read more Audio

Listen to legendary Brazilian musician and composer Gilberto Gil perform performs his unique samba rhythms alongside his granddaughter and three sons on the Bowl Stage in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Read more Audio

Listen to the innovative electro-pop musings of Strawpeople performing live on the Brooklandsstage at WOMAD Aotearoa in 2024. Read more Audio