Music

Today we're delving into songs covered by the fab four. Our guide: Geoff Barker, music historian, producer and musician.  Audio

Music from the world, for the world, featuring MOMO, Karim Baggili, The Bongo Hop, and South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Audio

William Dart's theme is the old bogey of time, with music by artists from the Vienna Art Orchestra, Sufjan Stevens, The Furrow Collective and Franz Schubert to a new album from Gillian Welch and David… Audio

Some on-screen musical treats reviewed this week by journalist and media commentator, Sarah McMullan. Audio

Hymns for the Second Sunday of Advent include Shirley Murray's Look toward Christmas! and Hail to the Lord's anointed. Audio

This week's Nashville Babylon features birthday tunes for Sinead O'Connor and Greg Allman, blues from Magic Sam and Big Mama Thornton plus a soul classic courtesy of Koko Taylor. Audio

This episode of the RNZ Mixtape features Auckland bass guitarist, vocalist and composer, Dan Sperber, who has played in a number of Auckland based bands including The New Loungehead and the… Audio

Mokotron is a Ngati Hine music producer based in Tamaki Auckland, who is part of a Maori electronic music scene that has become a creative force. The man behind Mokotron is Tiopira McDowell - by day a… Audio

Sudanese Canadian artist Mustafa is an acclaimed performance poet and was first discovered at the age of 12 performing outside his home in Toronto's housing projects. His poetry opened many doors… Audio

If there is one band that epitomises the kiwi summer it's The Black Seeds from Poneke Wellington. It's hard to believe it has been 20 years since the release of their iconic album On the Sun which… Audio