Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright's Folkocracy
William Dart revels in Rufus Wainwright's new album Folkocracy - a tribute to the central importance of the folk-singing tradition in our music, with guests ranging from Chaka Khan and David Byrne to… Audio
Crowded House keyboardist's 'arrival' 35 years in the making
He's one of the most acclaimed and eclectic producers of his generation, having worked with some of music's biggest names. Now, Mitchell Froom gets to move out of the studio and behind the keyboard… Audio
Rufus Wainwright: singer, songwriter and composer
American-Canadian singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright speaks to Jim Mora ahead of his upcoming dates at the Auckland Town Hall and the Wellington Opera House in March. Audio
Great album: Rufus Wainwright, Poses
Poses is the second studio album by the American-Canadian singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, released in 2001. Audio
Tribute to Mr Tambourine Man
William Dart looks first at Cover Stories, an album of songs by Brandi Carlile as performed by a number of high-profile musicians to benefit War Child, the NGO that provides assistance to children in… Audio
Rufus Wainwright's divas
It was all about the divas last night at American-Canadian singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright's Auckland Arts Festival performance. His debut opera Prima Donna opened the show, telling the story of a… Audio
Sonnets in Song
William Dart celebrates the Shakespeare anniversary year by looking at two recent releases - one from Paul Kelly and one from Rufus Wainwright - with settings of the Bard's sonnets. Audio
Rufus Wainwright: opera, meth and family
New York-born, Montreal-raised singer songwriter Rufus Wainwright will celebrate his love for opera, orchestra and divas when he brings selections from Prima Donna and Rufus Does Judy to the Auckland… Audio
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright talks about his new Mark Ronson produced album, 'Out Of The Game'. Audio
Rufus Wainwright
The acclaimed Canadian singer/songwriter talks about his upcomimg tour to New Zealand and his latest album - a very a personal tribute to his late mother, the legendary folksinger Kate McGarrigle. Audio
Feature album - Release the Stars by Rufus Wainwright
Our Feature Album is the 5th studio release by the Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, from a marvellously musical family, son of Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainright. Enormously… Audio
Interview with Van Dyke Parks
In an interview recorded in 1995, maestro arranger talks to William Dart about the pleasure he gains from working on other people's projects. In particular he mentions an upcoming recording - Rufus… Audio