Ladi6
RNZ Music Pocket Edition:6 September 2023
In Pocket Edition this week Ladi6 is lauded a laureate for her contribution to the arts. Maggie Tweedie sits down with Slowdive to reflect on the bands legacy in the shoegaze scene. And we hear fresh… Audio
New Arts Laureate, Ladi6
A local queen of hip-hop, soul and R&B, Ladi6 (MNZM) has released several critically acclaimed albums spanning multiple genres. Now she has received this year's Arts Foundation Laureates 'Theresa… Audio
NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 6: Ladi6 'Like Water'
Ladi6 drew on her relationship with husband and writing partner Brent Park in the effortlessly crafted 2011 single 'Like Water'. Video
The Mixtape : A Waiata Anthems Special
This week on the Mixtape we celebrate Waiata Anthems week, and we hear from the artists themselves.
Moana Maniapoto, Ladi 6, Barnaby Weir, and Yah Yah, tell us about their journey on the Waiata… Audio
Julien Dyne on his new album 'Modes'
Acclaimed New Zealand producer and multi-instrumentalist, Julien Dyne has released his fifth solo album, Modes.
Julien was the drummer for the Opensouls, Tyra and the Tornadoes and he currently… Audio
Julien Dyne on his new album 'Modes'
Julien has drummed for Opensouls , Tyra and the Tornadoes and currently drums for Ladi 6, Avondale Bowling Club and in many Jazz groups - he has just released his 5th solo album MODES. Audio
Ladi6 and Parks bring back 'The Alpha Sessions'
After a 6 year hiatus, Ladi6 and Parks have announced the return of The Alpha Sessions. The Alpha Sessions are a run of shows where Ladi & Parks transfer their studio set up, to smaller, intimate… Audio
Hip-hop hooray: 47 years of hip hop music
Hip hop turned 47 last month. RNZ Music's Yadana Saw will explain how an art form from the Bronx became one of the world's most popular forms of music. She'll tackle the unfair rap, rap has received… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 292: NZIFF/Ladi6
In this week's Pocket Edition, Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan speaks with producer and flicks.co.nz film reviewer Tony Stamp about the musical offerings from this year's NZIFF programme and Ladi6 takes… Audio
Ladi6 picks her favourite hip hop tracks
The NZ star features in ep 4 of our hip hop doco series reflecting on her trio Sheelahroc. She joined Charlotte to talk about some of her favourite tracks. Audio
Cultural Ambassador - New Zealand Hip Hop history
Brad 'DJ Sticky Fingaz" Warrington continues the story of New Zealand Hip Hop. Tonight we go back to the early 2000's and the emergence of the Christchurch scene. Audio
The Sampler: Teal by Julien Dyne
Julien Dyne knows how to make the people dance, as Nick Bollinger discovers. Audio
Ladi6: Back on the road after a tough year
Local RnB singer Ladi6 has had a big year: she’s undergone two vocal surgeries, released a critically acclaimed EP, and taken home an armful of awards. Video, Audio
Theme of community support strong at Pacific music's big night
Pacific music on show in Aotearoa New Zealand at the 14th annual Vodafone Pacific Music Awards. Audio
In NZ's 'bro-conomy' music industry, girls sing while boys play
Rose Matafeo talks with Jessie Moss, Ladi6, Dianne Swann and Geneva Alexander-Marsters about life and work for women in the music scene in Aotearoa. Audio
Stomping Grounds
Stomping Grounds is a new series, which sees the Music 101 team visiting the home towns of some of our favourite musicians.
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Thundercat
Thundercat - human name Steve Bruner - answers questions from New Zealand musicians and M101's Melody Thomas. Audio
Stomping Grounds: Ladi6
Samoan New Zealand musician Ladi6 has lived all around the world, but there's just one place she refers to as her home town. Join Melody Thomas and Ladi6, aka Karoline Tamati, for an enlightening and… Video, Audio, Gallery
Ladi6 - The Alpha Sessions
Ladi6 has embarked on a residency at Auckland and Wellington institution, Matterhorn, crewing with special guests for The Alpha Sessions. Ladi talks with Sam Wicks about the month-long stint. Audio