Nights for Wednesday 12 November 2014

7:10 Drowned In Light

Lightshow is the first presentation of international light-based art to be seen in New Zealand, with Cliff Lauson, curator at Haywards Gallery London.

Gallery: Light Show

7:30 Spectrum

People, places and events in New Zealand.

8:10 Windows on the World

International public radio documentaries - visit the Windows on the World web page to find links to these documentaries.

8:40 Arts Ambassador - Jamaican Music

Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham – the 'dub' sound which evolved out of reggae in the late 1960s.

9:06 The Wednesday Drama - Nooks and Grannies, by Michael (formerly Marc) Metzger

For Molly, Alice and Emily the death of their friend Grace is a blow – and now they must find a new person to join their weekly game of bridge (RNZ).

10:00 Late Edition

A review of the news from Morning Report, Nine to Noon, Afternoons and Checkpoint. Also hear the latest news from around the Pacific on Radio New Zealand International's Dateline Pacific.

11:06 The New Jazz Archive - Great Jazz Cities: Philadelphia

The Archive begins a tour of America's "Great Jazz Cities" with the stories and sounds of jazz in Philadelphia, talking with historian Diane Turner about how union politics shaped the Philly jazz scene, and getting to know the Philadelphia guitar-violin duo that beat Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli to the punch. And it takes a look at the life and legend of Hammond B3 organ pioneer Jimmy Smith, and explore the brilliant and tragic story of Philadelphia's favorite son Clifford Brown (4 of 9, PRX).