Music
Clarence White - the revolutionary bluegrass guitarist who led a tragically short life
A new RNZ audio documentary explores the brilliant musicianship and musical legacy of Clarence White (1944 - 1973).
Hinemoa Elder shares her top music picks
Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder, is the best-selling author of books such as Aroha, E Moko Dear Moko and most recently, Ara: A Maori Guidebook of the Mind. She joins Susana to… Audio
NZSO's principal conductor, Gemma New
Gemma New is in her fourth season as the principal conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - she's its Artistic Advisor. Gemma regularly appears with orchestras in North America and Europe… Audio
White Lightning - The Music of Clarence White
Clarence White revolutionized the role of the guitar in Bluegrass, played on sessions for many of the top artists of the 60's and 70's and was a member of the influential rock band The Byrds… Audio
Settling The Score 2025: About Your Choices
As we look though all of the beautiful music the RNZ Concert audience requested for Settling the Score 2025, we've seen some trends which might be of interest.
Worlds of Music 26 October, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Anouar Brahem, St. Germain, Mamadou Diabate, and homegrown country legends The Warratahs. Audio
From Mamma Mia to Amélie: The vitality of the musical
The Lion King, Matilda, Wicked... big musical theatre shows no signs of dying. In Aotearoa we may not have a West End, Broadway or the long runs of the likes of some megashows in Melbourne, but local… Audio
Don McGlashan shares his love of water and poetry as our National Library turns 60
"Anchor me, in the middle of your deep blue sea," sings Don McGlashan in one of his most beloved songs. McGlashan has, as a songwriter and sailor, been deeply influenced by bodies of water - rivers… Audio
Best Song Eva: Dave Dobbyn
Sir Dave Dobbyn has written more Kiwi classics than most of us can count - but what is his pick for Best Song Eva? Audio
Nashville Babylon: 25 October 2025
On this week's show there's blues from Muddy Waters, soul courtesy of Ann Coles and Varetta Dillard, a live track from Tom Petty plus all-time classics from the Stones and Joni Mitchell. Audio
The Sampler: And the Make Believers by Eden Burns
The "digital rock music" found on Eden Burns full-length debut is a departure from his usual club-friendly tracks, and the DJ sets that took him from Mosgiel to Melbourne and around the world… Audio
Joshua Worthington-Church on the Exploding Rainbow Orchestra
Back for 2025 with Volume Four, the 35 piece ensemble host an event happening across three very special nights in Auckland this November, featuring a cast of Aotearoa's finest songwriters including… Audio
Mark Williams AKA MC Slave on LoggCabin Radio
The longstanding broadcaster is bringing his unique vibes to RNZ over the Spring and Summer months, and has a preview for us. Plus he tells us what to expect from the upcoming Fat Freddy's Drop tour.
…'Asking life's biggest questions': Tauranga Arts Festival faces annual funding challenges
Previously a biannual event, this year's festival marks the start of a new yearly cycle.
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 Panel with Penny Ashton and Nick Leggett, Part 2
In part two, do you remember swimming lessons at school? Water Safety NZ says not enough kids are getting on the waka, with under half of the country's children doing lessons according to a 2023… Audio
NZ Live: Yurt Party live in Christchurch!
Time for NZ Live and today things are bound to get groovy. Yurt Party are an Otautahi-Christchurch band who have sold out shows with their Balkan and Latin-inspired music. Their album '200' is out… Audio
Bressa Creeting Cake - Bressa Creeting Cake
Bressa Creeting Cake came of out of West Auckland in the mid-1990s with an album full of sonic and songwriterly surprises. Nick Bollinger takes a close listen and talks to members Geoff Maddock and… Audio
Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy Taylor of Slow Boat Records plays new music from indie band The Lemonheads, a new album from UK singer songwriter Olivia Dean and Australian punk band The Saints. Audio
Patti LaBelle is coming to New Zealand
The 81-year-old soul singer has clocked a six-decade career, entering the music business at 14-years-old.
