Eva Radich
New releases from Aotearoa and abroad
Musicians have been getting super productive during the worldwide shutdown: we have new releases by local artists Aja Ropata, Reb Fountain and Fiona Pears, plus US artists Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn… Video
Artists who work to promote peace
A tribute to champions for peace, from John Lennon’s famous call to 'Give Peace a Chance' in 1972 to today’s UNESCO Artists for Peace. Video
Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Noam Pikelny, Darlingside & Norma Waterson
Country music from the 60s to today
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Top quality players create new versions of popular tunes
Classical musicians put their considerable skills to the test creating new versions of popular tunes. Video
We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together
Latin music from the stars of the Buena Vista Social Club, romantic ballads from Cuba, Argentine tangos and Afro-Peruvian songs. Video
'The Starlets' hit the high notes with a nostalgic punch
'The Starlets' are a Christchurch vocal trio who perform with vintage flair and specialise in classic songs from the 1940s and '50s. Video, Audio
Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave, King's Singers and VOCES8 take on Radiohead
A celebration of song with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave, the King's Singers and vocal group VOCES8. Video
From the banjo, violin and cello to the electronica infused instruments of today
Strings in their many forms, acoustic and electronic : from the unadorned banjo and violin to experimental electronics. Video
Top stars from the 2019 Wellington Jazz Festival
Wellington Jazz Festival artists Alicia Olatuja and Ambrose Akinmusire, extraordinary female artists with a purpose and a classic album by Miles Davis. Video
The guitar of Julie Bevan and the miniature ngoni of Bassekou Kouyate
The guitar of Julie Bevan and the miniature guitar like ngoni of Bassekou Kouyate Video
The marimba and its cousin the balafon, plus new music from Reb Fountain and Fiona Pears.
A focus on the marimba and its African cousin the balafon used in the classical music of Mali.
New music from Aotearoa: singer songwriter Reb Fountain, and gypsy jazz from violinist Fiona Pears and… Video
Shades of Shakti: celebrating human diversity through music
Classical Indian music meets jazz in Shades of Shakti at the New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Video, Audio
Trailblazing female musicians from the past to the present
Music by women expressing their strength, from Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin in the 60s to Helen Reddy's feminist anthem 'I am Woman', Mahinārangi Tocker leading the way in Te Reo and today's techo… Video
Dream Songs: the Essential Joe Hisaishi
Joe Hisaishi is “The John Williams of Japan”; his music carries the emotional weight of some of the most successful animated films by the renowned company Studio Ghibli.
And the truth is stranger… Video
Violinist Ben Baker
Violinist Ben Baker returns to New Zealand as soloist in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's season opener Symphonic Dances. Video, Audio
Rhiannon Giddens: there is no Other
Rhiannon Giddens is on her way to Wellington with partner Francesco Turrisi to perform at New Zealand Festival on 4th March. The singer, banjo player and violinist talks to Eva Radich about recording… Video, Audio
Forty years young: New Horizons celebrates
New Horizons, William’s Dart’s new music showcase, is celebrating 40 years of continuous programme making on RNZ. Video, Audio
New Zealand artists at WOMAD
WOMAD 2020 is just weeks away: we feature some of the international and local artists. Video
Oscar winning soundtracks and music from video games
Music from films Toy Story 4 and 1917 plus video games Journey and World of Warcraft. Video
Clarinet hits from the 60’s when Acker Bilk was king
Clarinetists are centre stage along with hits from the 60s and great film soundtracks by Henry Mancini. Video