Music

Our cultural ambassador for Latin American music, Mona Lynn Courteau joins us once again. Tonight she'll be introducing us to Salsa Dura ("hard salsa"). The classic salsa scene in New York City that… Video, Audio

Soprano Deborah Wai Kapohe pulled apart her singing technique while under South Africa's lockdown. Back in Aotearoa, she is showcasing what she learned of the "bel canto" style during that time. Audio

William Dart features some recent releases from Nonesuch Records, with new music by Lake Street Dive, Rhiannon Giddens, kd lang and Caroline Shaw. Audio

Kiwi musician John Hanlon appeared on Sunday Morning a couple of weeks ago but sent us the demo versions of some of the tracks by accident. We thought it only fair to get John back on and showcase one… Audio

Musicology Professor Kim Cunio, UK artist Diana Scarborough and Dr Nigel Meredith collaborated on the album 'Celestial Incantations' to combine the sounds from within our solar system and beyond with… Audio

We've hymns by Scotsman James Montgomery in this week's programme. As well as writing hymns (including the carol Angels from the realms of glory), he was a journalist and newspaper editor who worked… Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark has birthday tunes for Bobbie Gentry, Mick Jagger and the late Tony Joe White. There's also classic blues courtesy of Howlin' Wolf, reggae from Ken Boothe plus… Audio

Nicholas Murphy, known professionally as Chet Faker admits he's still trying to figure life out but opens up to Charlotte about the lessons he's learned, living in the moment, and his new album Hotel… Video, Audio

Big band jazz from Count Basie and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and great small group classics from Duke Ellington & John Coltrane, Emily Remler, and Eddie Higgins. Audio

Two new albums from two singers, featuring two great New Zealand big bands. Caitlin Smith sings with the Auckland Jazz Orchestra, and Steve Carlin swings with the Rodger Fox Big Band. Audio

Tayi Tibble (Te Whānau ā Apanui/Ngāti PorouTe Whānau ā Apanui/Ngāti Porou) is an award winning poet based in Pōneke. She joined Charlotte to discuss fashion, poetry, and Porirua- as well as select her… Audio

American soul singer Leon Bridges' new album Gold Diggers Sound came out yesterday. It’s a shift from the honey-voiced, retro sound Bridges came to prominence with. He speaks with Yadana Saw about how… Video, Audio

This week we meet punk band DEB 5000. Band members Jessica and Steph joined us to chat about Girls Rock Camp, man-killing robots, industrial handwash, and introduce their single 'Rats'. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Tony Stamp shares his perspective on Anthonie Tonnon's marriage of music and political musings, the shiny pop of Onono's debut, and Wellington five-piece Grawlixes' beautiful songs about wanting to… Audio

Celebrated New Zealand singer, songwriter, documentary maker, writer, television current affairs Moana Maniapoto speaks with Susana Lei'ataua about time management and the first tracks of her next… Audio

Singer Georgia Lines has released a brand new single today, it's called Call Me By Name. She talks to Jesse about the new song and where she will be playing on tour. Audio

In 2017 Moana was translated into te reo Māori and was well-received by many children – and of course their parents.

Today it's been confirmed two more Disney greats will be turned into reo Māori… Audio