Live Music
Purapurawhetu
To celebrate Matariki, Wellington City Council staged Purapurawhetu, a showcase of emerging and established Maori and pacific performers including Ariana Tikao, Sharn Te Pou, Sonny Southon, Troy… Audio
Matariki on the Move: He Huinga Whetū
He Huinga Whetū, graduates of the Toi Māori Aotearoa Pao Pao Pao music programme, celebrate Matariki by breathing new life into the songs of Dr Hirini Melbourne. Audio
The Chills live at NZ Festival 2016
Dunedin Flying Nun band The Chills became known internationally in the early 80s for jangly pop songs 'Pink Frost', 'I Love My Leather Jacket' and 'Heavenly Pop Hit'. Frontman Martin Phillipps hasn't… Audio
Marlon Williams live in session
Lyttelton darling Marlon Williams is back at home, fresh from playing on Conan O'Brien's late night show in the US. Williams premieres a new song and pays tribute to Ralph Stanley. Video, Audio, Gallery
Dust to Dusky live at the Spiegeltent
Dust to Dusky sees Anna Coddington, Bella Kalolo, Tami Neilson and Colleen Davis (as Dusty), take the stage to celebrate Dusty Springfield, re-imagining the hits of the smoky-voiced pop-soul vocalist… Audio, Gallery
Unstrung Heroes at the Spiegeltent
Led by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, The Black Quartet is bridging musical worlds. For a one-night-only concert for the Auckland Arts Festival, they collaborated with Tiny Ruins, Lawrence Arabia and Rob… Audio, Gallery
Emily Edrosa in Session
Emily Edrosa performs in Session in front of Auckland's Harbour Bridge. Audio
Donna Dean - The Sound of her Guitar
How music can heal - Donna Dean escaped a cycle of violence and addiction to become a successful singer-songwriter and twice winner of the NZ Country music album of the year. She joins us for a song… Audio
New Zealand Live - Jesse Wilde & the Drive
This week's live concert is country rock by Jesse Wilde and the Drive. Video, Audio
Drax Project live in session at Blue Barn Studios
Upon the release of their second EP T/W/OO Wellington's Drax Project perform a live acoustic session at Blue Barn Studios. Video, Audio
Trip Pony - When Doves Cry
When Doves Cry - Trip Pony's tribute to the late Prince Rogers Nelson Audio
Anika Moa - live at Slowboat Records
Anika Moa - and sidekicks - perform live for the crowd at Slow Boat Records, Wellington for RNZ Music 101's Record Store Day broadcast. Video, Audio
Dave Dobbyn live on Record Store Day 2016
A live performance in the Slow Boat Records shop by Dave Dobbyn and his band. Then Dave and Melody talk about the state of music and the value of vinyl and record stores. Audio
Orchestra of Spheres live at Slow Boat Records
Broadcasting live from Slow Boat Records, Music 101 opened with a live performance from Orchestra of Spheres. Audio
Miloux Live in Session
Auckland beat-maker and singer Miloux shows off her mellifluous jazz-trained voice in a live session hosted by Melody Thomas. Audio
Carnivorous Plant Society live at The Wine Cellar
Carnivorous Plant Society perform live at The Wine Cellar. Audio
In session: Edmar Castañeda | WOMAD 2016
Colombian Harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda plays melody, rhythm and bass lines all at once - you'll find it hard to believe you're listening to a single musician. Here he is in session with Trevor Reekie… Audio
In session: Tulegur | WOMAD 2016
Trevor Reekie in a live session with Tulegur, a Mongolian throat singing, percussion and guitar duo. Audio
In session: DakhaBrakha | WOMAD 2016
Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha fuse Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian influences to create a truly global sound. Here they are in session with Trevor Reekie live at WOMAD 2016. Audio