Emmylou Harris
My Current Song: Jenny Mitchell, 'Snakes in the Grass'
Exhibiting a darker, Americana sound, 'Snakes in the Grass' is the fourth single from Wellington-based singer-songwriter Jenny Mitchell's forthcoming album, Tug of War. Mitchell joins the show to… Audio
Longer story songs, music and unpleasure
Music correspondent Graeme Downes looks at some country music with longer narratives and the pain that's experienced by the subjects of the songs, featuring Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris' $1000… Audio
Gillian Welch's Boots
William Dart takes a look at American country singer Gillian Welch's recent album, Boots No 1, which releases demos, outtakes, alternate versions, and alternate mixes of the songs from her first album… Audio
Favourite album
Wrecking Ball by Emmy Lou Harris as chosen by Doug Brush from Christchurch. Audio
New Horizons: Nonesuch Records
William Dart pays tribute to Nonesuch Records, the source and inspiration for so many of his programmes over the years. He features many artists including Jan De Gaetani, Kronos Quartet, Ry Cooder… Audio
Jordan Léser in session
With a voice drenched in reverb supported by tiny fingers pumping an antique electric piano, Jordan Léser is a Sydney-based singer songwriter who draws on her enthusiasm for Massive Attack and… Audio
New Horizons - 22 June 2014
William Dart looks at new releases from Jack White and Jolie Holland and a reissue package from Nonesuch Records of Emmylou Harris's classic 1995 album Wrecking Ball. Audio