Kirsten Zemke
Music: What made Doo-wop so popular?
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to talk about the Doo-wop music genre: how did it start, why was - and is - it so popular? She'll talk about the silly band names, the fashion and why… Audio
How classical music influences other genres
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to look at the influence classical music has had on other genres - from disco to rock and even rap. She'll look at the classical backgrounds of some of… Video, Audio
Split sounds: Bulgarian women's choir music
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to talk about a genre of music that is unique, a product of a schism in the church and geographical isolation. Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke
Ethnomusicologist Kirsten Zemke plays some tracks featuring lap steel guitar from across the decades, including Buddy Merrill, Elmore James and the late Bill Sevesi. Audio
Music: In-depth look at Portuguese music genre Fado
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to play a few examples of Fado, a popular Portuguese music genre. Fado songs embody the Portuguese term saudade: melancholic longing, desire and… Audio
Music feature: Quiet Storm radio
Today we're revisiting the sound of black radio in the 80s with our music feature on Quiet Storm. University of Auckland's musicologist Kirsten Zemke shares some of the songs made successful by the… Audio
Unusual time signatures with Dr Kirsten Zemke
Dr Kirsten Zemke is back for this week's music feature, which looks at unusual time signatures in songs. Audio
The Great American songbook
Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to talk about and play some of the most important and influential American popular songs from the early 20th century. Kirsten Zemke is an ethnomusicologist at the… Video, Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: The rise of the 'unplugged' album
Music reviewer Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to talk about how "unplugged" concerts and albums became really popular in the 90s, thanks to MTV. She'll share some music from Nirvana, Mariah Carey and… Audio
Music feature - Laurel Canyon
Today we're visiting one of the most famous neighbourhoods in musical history - Laurel Canyon. Auckland University ethnomusicologist, Dr Kirsten Zemke took us through the neighbourhood and the music… Audio
Music: A look at the rock 'classic'
Music reviewer Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to look at three well-known rock songs that have some classical training and influence, and examines what makes a "power ballad". Audio
The music and influence of Kanye West
Kanye West is one of the most famous rappers of all time - but of course he's not just known for his music Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 221: Jon Hopkins/ The Specials
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Dr Kirsten Zemke about recent abuse allegations in the music industry, and catch up with Horace Panter from The Specials. Audio
Streaming R Kelly and Michael Jackson: can we still listen?
After two new shocking documentary series about R Kelly and Michael Jackson's alleged sexual misconduct, can we still listen to their music with a clear conscience? Yadana Saw speaks with… Audio
Pasifika Country Music
Country music has a bit of a stereotypical image. But it has many different sounds and some of them are distinctly pacific. Audio
Nights Culture
This week's Cultural Ambassador is Dr Kirsten Zemke, ethnomusicologist at Auckland University - by day - Hip Hop afficianado by Night. Audio
Nights' Culture - Hip Hop
University of Auckland ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke is on the show to share some tunes, this time from KRS One. Audio
The new wave of female rappers
A new generation of female hip-hop artists are changing the game, says an Auckland ethnomusicologist. Video, Audio
Nights' Culture - Hip Hop
University of Auckland ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke raps about hip hop music and culture... Audio
Nights' Culture - Hip Hop
University of Auckland ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke looks at some key moments in hip hop this year; the long awaited return of A Tribe Called Quest, the continued prominence of Southern hip hop… Audio
