Music
Nashville Babylon: 14 September 2024
On this week's show there's new music from Barry Saunders and Delaney Davidson, blues courtesy of Black Joe Lewis, ska from the Specials plus an all time classic from Aretha Franklin. Audio
Chris White on his Dire Straits experience
Chris White played saxophone with Dire Straits on the Brothers in Arms tour on some of the world's biggest stages. Chris shares his experience with Dire Straits with Charlotte Ryan. Audio
What it was like being in the biggest band in the planet
When Chris White was part of Dire Straits in the mid-1980s they were massive - but there were "no big bust-ups, not like Oasis", he tells Music 101. Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Musician and entertainer Anika Moa
Our guest on the RNZ Mixtape is broadcaster, singer and author Anika Moa. Starting her music career over 20 years ago, Anika is one of Aotearoa's most loved musicians. She has written some of our… Audio
The Sampler - MJ Lenderman interview
North Carolina musician MJ Lenderman speaks to Maggie Tweedie about his charming new songs that spotlight both the mundane and the familiar. Video, Audio
The Sampler - MJ Lenderman interview
North Carolina musician MJ Lenderman speaks to Maggie Tweedie about his charming new songs that spotlight both the mundane and the familiar.
Video, AudioThe Sampler: Okay Kaya's quirky new record Oh My God—That’s So Me
After relocating to a remote Island outside of Oslo, Okay Kaya has been able to access a deeper sense of solitude giving her more time to write and focus on a simpler and more stripped back album. Video, Audio
Pitch Black's music remixed by hero producer Adrian Sherwood
NZ electronic duo, Pitch Black, have been making electronic music since 1996. Michael Hodgson and Paddy Free have pioneered their own sound that blends dub and electronica. Pitch Black's first… Audio
Unlocking Creative Freedom: Jon Hopkins
UK sound artist Jon Hopkins draws inspiration from Ecuadorian caves and Edinburgh ice rinks to stages across the globe, drawing inspiration for his music from these diverse environments. Hopkin's… Audio
Dire Straits' Chris White - 'It was a really happy band'
When Chris White was part of Dire Straits in the mid-1980s they were massive - but there were "no big bust-ups, not like Oasis", he tells Music 101. Audio
Doug Hood tribute from music critic and old friend Colin Hogg
New Zealand music pioneer Doug Hood died earlier this week after a long illness. He had a distinguished career in New Zealand music as an engineer, manager and later a promoter for local and… Audio
Waiata released for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024
The waiata was written in 1984 by the late Te Pikikōtuku 'Piki' Kereama. Video
Playing Favourites with Stacey and Scotty Morrison
Stacey and Scotty Morrison, famous broadcasters and avid te reo Māori champions, reflect on Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and share their favourite tracks. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
The Big Sing Finale 2024
Experience the energy and joy of secondary school groups from across the motu sing their hearts out over three days in Wellington. Video, Audio
Rangatahi Māori launch 'musical assault' on colonisation
Theia's latest waiata is "a call to action", and it's not the only one. Video, Audio
Passionate about the Appassionata
Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen tells Bryan Crump why Beethoven's Piano Sonata No 23 can't be beat. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live: Best Bets
This edition of NZ Live comes to you from our Christchurch studio where Jesse is joined by Best Bets. They are a power-pop four-piece made up of guys you might recognise if you're familiar with the… Audio
Dua Lipa announces NZ show
The pop star will showcase her latest album, Radical Optimism, which topped charts upon its release. Video
