Ray Davies
The Kinks' Lola Versus Powerman
A half-century on from The Kinks' 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, the boxed set arrives with heaps of archival extras. William Dart checks out just what lies beyond its… Audio
Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere on Lola, by the Kinks
Fifty years ago 'Lola' by the Kinks, was number one in NZ. The hit-song tells the story of Lola, who "walked like a woman but talked like a man". Green MP, and LGBTIQ activist Dr Elizabeth Kerekere… Audio
Ray Davies in America
English musician Ray Davies (from The Kinks originally) has had a lifelong fascination with the USA, and he's released two albums under the title Americana, based on his experiences of touring and… Video, Audio
A Tribute to Something Else
William Dart listens to MOJO Magazine's recent tribute to the Kink's 1967 album "Something Else by the Kinks", and explores the music of some of the artists who pay tribute on it. Audio
Kinked! Kinks Songs & Sessions 1964-1971
Nick Bollinger delights in a compilation of some of the more obscure '60s compositions by The Kinks’ Ray Davies. Audio
Team NZ make it into Louis Vuitton final
Emirates Team New Zealand has finished 2nd at the Louis Vuitton America's cup world series. Ray Davies is a tactician on the boat, he told me conditions out on the water had been tricky. Audio
Barker says they gave all but couldn't match Oracle
The history making comeback by Oracle has dealt a blow not only to Team New Zealand but to this country's chances of being in another America's Cup. Audio
Ray Davies
As the leader of legendary band The Kinks and as a solo artist, Ray Davies is considered one of the finest songwriters of the past 50 years. Songs like Waterloo Sunset, Days, Victoria and Sunny… Audio