Blues
Nashville Babylon 29 June 2020
On this week's show Mark has new music from Bob Dylan and Dan Penn, classic soul courtesy of the Staple Singers, a French / Canadian cover of Leonard Cohen's Suzanne plus a haunting instrumental from… Audio
Blues hang tough for narrow win
The Blues have extended their winning run to seven games with a hard-fought 27-24 win over the Highlanders in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match at Eden Park in Auckland.
Nashville Babylon 22 June 2020
On this week's show Mark plays birthday tunes for Kris Kristofferon, June Carter Cash and Nick Drake plus blues courtesy of Mojo Watson, Kiwi country from the Warratahs and a classic Americana cut… Audio
Blues down tryless Chiefs
The Blues scored a try in each half to outlast the Chiefs 24-12 in a hard-fought Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Hamilton tonight.
Nashville Babylon 15 June 2020
On this week's show Mark has music from Nadia Reid and Billie Holiday, birthday tunes for Harry Nilsson and Waylon Jennings, classic soul courtesy of Marvyn Gaye and Nat King Cole plus solid doo-wop… Audio
Barrett rattled by Hurricane Coles on Blues debut
Beauden Barrett saw Dane Coles' eyes light up as the hooker barrelled towards him early in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash on Sunday and was left with no doubt how his former Hurricanes teammate felt…
New book paints birth of New Zealand rugby in different light
Dr. Ron Palenski's new book, Our Game: New Zealand Rugby at 150 offers a fresh take on the beginnings of the game of rugby in this country, with the veteran scribe offering new evidence of a game that… Audio
Blues-Canes match draws sell-out crowd
Starved of live sports action during the coronavirus shutdown, New Zealand rugby fans have snapped up tickets for the Blues match against the Hurricanes on Sunday, with officials putting up the 'full…
Nashville Babylon 8 June 2020
On this week's show Mark has a birthday track for Sturgill Simpson, classic soul courtesy of James Brown and Sam Cooke, new music from Mandolin Orange plus a tune from Kiwi combo Delaney Davidson and… Audio
Nashville Babylon 25 May, 2020
On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark celebrates the birthday of Bob Dylan with a selection of his favourite cover versions of Dylan's songs, including tracks by Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Yo La Tengo… Audio
Nashville Babylon 18 May 2020
For this week's Nashville Babylon Mark is broadcasting from his kitchen in Wairarapa and plays new releases from Bob Dylan and Howe Gelb, classics from Aretha Franklin, Gram Parsons and the late Betty… Audio
Nashville Babylon 11 May 2020
On this week's Nashville Babylon - direct from his home in Wairarapa - Mark plays a track for the late Little Richard, has a birthday tune from Jimmie Dale Gilmore plus new music courtesy of Ron… Audio
Nashville Babylon 13 April, 2020
This week's Nashville Babylon has a rare John Lee Hooker track, birthday tunes for Loretta Lynn and Al Green, chilled out soul courtesy of King Curtis and Solomon Burke plus a timeless classic from… Audio
Darren Watson - sings the blues down the phone
Darren Watson sings the blues down the phone line and has a chat with Bryan Crump. Audio
LIVE: Blind Boys of Alabama at WOMAD 2020
The Blind Boys of Alabama perform at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Nashville Babylon 2 March, 2020
On this week's show Mark has new music from Nadia Reid and the Drive By Truckers, birthday tunes for Lou Reed and Jackson C Frank plus a live session track courtesy of Holly Arrowsmith. Audio
My Current Song: Blind Boy Paxton - 'Trying to Make One Hundred'
American blues extraordinaire Jerron 'Blind Boy' Paxton is currently in the country for an eight-date visit, making his triumphant return to New Zealand after a string of sold-out shows here two years… Audio
Cruden on the bench for Chiefs
Former All Black Aaron Cruden has been named on the bench with Kaleb Trask making his debut for the Chiefs opening Super Rugby game against the Blues.
Worlds of Music featuring Lead Belly
On Worlds of Music Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of trans global music, fusion and folk roots. Audio
Nashville Babylon 17 January 2021
On this week's show Mark has music from Johnny Otis, Midlake and Iris DeMent, blues courtesy of Muddy Waters and Elmore James plus a live track courtesy of Kelly Joe Phelps. Audio
