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Marty Duda's Artist of the Week: M Ward
M Ward (Matthew Ward) is a Portland, Oregon-based indie-folkie who began to make a name for himself in the early part of the 21st century. His guitar playing is reminiscent of John Fahey while his… Audio
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As a founding member of The Velvet Underground and then as a solo artist, Lou Reed was one of the most influential musicians and songwriters of the last 50 years. Songs like 'Venus In Furs', 'I'm… Audio
Artist of the Week: Lou Reed tribute
Marty Duda plays tribute to influential New York musician Lou Reed following his death on 27 October 2013.
As a founding member of The Velvet Underground and then as a solo artist, Lou Reed was one… Audio
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Influential early-1970s New York City punks, ahead of their first-ever New Zealand show on Thursday. Audio
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Singer-songwriter Amos Lee, has just released a new album Mountains Of Sorrow, Rivers Of Song. Philadelphia-born Lee began his career being referred to as "the male Norah Jones", in part because he… Audio
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It's been a long, strange trip for Kenny Rogers who has been making music for over 50 years. His first success came as a member of The First Edition and their psychedelicized 1968 hit 'Just Dropped In… Audio
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Marty Duda presents one of the most resilient artists of the past 50 years. Cher's music career has certainly seen its share of ups and downs. But every time she has been written off as a has-been… Audio
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Soul singer John Legend, who has a new album out, Love In The Future, with one track that features Kimbra. He will be performing in New Zealand in December with Alicia Keys. Audio
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Earth, Wind & Fire was formed by drummer/songwriter Maurice White in 1969, as a funk band in the style of Sly & The Family Stone, Parliament/Funkadelic and James Brown's JBs. After several personnel… Audio
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Laura Veirs has been making her brand of indie-folk music for over a decade. Originally from Colorado, she is now based in Portland, Oregon with her husband, producer-drummer Tucker Martine. Together… Audio
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Marty's artist of the week is Joan Baez, in advance of her shows in New Zealand this week. Audio
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Blue Oyster Cult's keyboard player and guitarist Allen Lanier died last week. Blue Oyster Cult emerged out of Long Island at the tail end of the 1960s, initially known as Soft White Underbelly. After… Audio
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English singer-songwriter Laura Marling released her first album while still a teenager. Endowed with a husky voice and a gift for building quirky, hooky folk songs (characteristics that found her… Audio
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Gogol Bordello is a self-proclaimed "gypsy-punk" band led by Ukrainian Eugene Hutz. After living in Poland, Hungary, Austria and Italy, Hutz finally settled in New York City which is where he formed… Audio
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Oklahoma musician JJ Cale passed away this past weekend at age 74. The laid-back singer-songwriter is known for his contribution to the "Tulsa Sound", a sound built more on the groove than anything… Audio
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Finn Andrews is the guiding force behind The Veils, the band he formed in London in 2002. The group just recently released their fourth album, 'Time Stays, We Go' and are touring New Zealand. Audio
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The Editors have just released their 4th album, The Weight Of Your Love. Hailing from Birmingham, the Editors have been together for a decade now. Their debut album, 2005's The Back Room drew… Audio
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Sam Phillips started out as Christian singer Lesley Phillips but in the mid-80s she changed her name to Sam Phillips and began recording with her then-husband T Bone Burnett, who produced all of her… Audio