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Shock of the news - and the state of the arts
A new report says the arts and culture get just half of the space in our media that's devoted to sport. Mediawatch asks a leading local culture critic if the arts are just a 'nice to have' for our… Audio
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On Song with Simon Sweetman
ProgrammeSimon Sweetman tells the stories behind classic Kiwi pop anthems.
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On Song with Simon Sweetman
CollectionSimon Sweetman tells the stories behind classic Kiwi pop anthems.
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Music feature: The music of Billie Holiday
Music critic Simon Sweetman joins Karyn to look back on the soulful music of legendary American songstress Billie Holiday. Audio
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Marvin Gaye - Troubled Man with Simon Sweetman
Across the 1960s and 70s Mavin Gaye made some of the most enduring music and was one of soul's true superstars. Audio
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Music Critic: Simon Sweetman
Audio 4 Nov 2021Music critic and writer Simon Sweetman today looks at the latest album from Tori Amos and the latest out from Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, an album called Love For Sale. Audio
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Music feature: The music and movies of John Carpenter
John Carpenter was revered across the 1970s and 80s for his movies, he's abandoned filmmaking for another career that he always had on the side - being a musician. Audio
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Cultural Ambassador - Denver Grenell
Our 'horror-spondent' Denver Grenell is in to talk about the power of Halloween. Denver has been looking at the influence of the film and how Halloween traditions have evolved. He's also got a batch… Audio
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Music Critic - Simon Sweetman on Utopian Ashes and Iris
Today our music critic Simon Sweetman reviews Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth's album Utopian Ashes and Reb Fountain's Iris. Audio
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Is this month 30 years ago the biggest in music history?
Critic Simon Sweetman explains why this month is regarded as being such a stand out. Audio
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Music Critic: Simon Sweetman
Today Simon Sweetman looks at new music from Jim Keller and Patricia Barber. Audio
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Charlie was their darling: The greatest drummer for the greatest rock and roll band
Opinion - Charlie Watts was the drummer everyone tried to play like and the reason the Rolling Stones remained a vital live act into their seventh decade together, Simon Sweetman writes.
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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80.
A family statement said Watts died peacefully in a London hospital, surrounded by those closest to him.
It comes weeks after it was… Audio
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Music Critic - Simon Sweetman
Today music reviewer Simon Sweetman talks about new music from Yola and Los Lobos. Audio
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40 years of Grace Jones' music
It's been 40 years since Grace Jones released her best-selling album, Nightclubbing. Simon Sweetman joins Jesse to look back at her career. Audio
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Music Critic: Simon Sweetman
Today Simon reviews new music from PVA and Lucy Dacus. He'll play Sleek Form from PVA's latest EP Toner and Hot and Heavy from Lucy Dacus' new album, Home Video. Audio
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Looking back on the best of Bonnie Raitt's career
Today Simon Sweetman looks back at the career of Bonnie Raitt, who he says is one of the 20th Century pop music's greats. Audio
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Music Critic: Simon Sweetman
Today Simon reviews two covers albums, Dolenz Sings Nesmith by Micky Dolenz and Standing the Doorway by Chrissie Hynde. Audio
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Music Critic Simon Sweetman
Today Simon reviews music from Dianne Swann's first solo album, The War on Peace of Mind and Dinosaur Jr's Sweep It Into Space. Audio
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The life and legacy of Billy Preston
Billy Preston was an American keyboardist and singer/songwriter. Simon Sweetman goes through his life and legacy, including working with some of the biggest names in music history. Audio
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Music Critic: Simon Sweetman
Today Simon looks at new albums out from Tindersticks and Dezron and Brandee. Audio
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Music Feature: Kate Bush with Simon Sweetman
Kate Bush became an overnight success as soon as a peculiar song about a literary classic - 'Wuthering Heights' - was launched on an unsuspecting public at the height of the punk era. Simon Sweetman… Audio
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Music Critic: Simon Sweetman
Today Simon reviews "Fo Sho" by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, from the new album "I Told You So" and "Alphabet Street" by Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon. It's from their new duo record, "Noon". Audio
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Music Critic: Simon Sweetman
Today Simon Sweetman reviews Brian Eno, "Film Music 1976-2020" - a new compilation of Eno's film music and Bananarama, "Cruel Summer". Audio
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