Music
Getting off the Ground
It's often tricky for a song, like an aeroplane, to take flight. William Dart looks at some artists who have earnt their musical pilot's license including Shayne P. Carter, Don McGlashan, L.A… Audio
Finnsoft Games is making playable music videos
Finn Johansson explains his new music video game company to Tony Stamp, and gives him a demo of their first release. Video, Audio
DJ Kampire's Dancefloor in Ndola showcases '80s African tunes
The forward-thinking East African DJ presents a selection of music that soundtracked her childhood. Video, Audio
The Soundtrack to The Boy and The Heron is another masterful collection from Joe Hisaishi
The Japanese composer presents the latest in a long run of collaborations with director Hayao Miyasaki. Audio
DJ Kampire's Dancefloor in Ndola showcases '80s African tunes
The forward-thinking East African DJ presents a selection of music that soundtracked her childhood.
Video, AudioFinnsoft Games is making playable music videos
Finn Johansson explains his new music video game company to Tony Stamp, and gives him a demo of their first release.
Video, AudioThe Soundtrack to The Boy and The Heron is another masterful collection from Joe Hisaishi
The Japanese composer presents the latest in a long run of collaborations with director Hayao Miyasaki.
AudioHymns on Sunday, 18 August 2024
Church musician William Shrubsole is best known for the hymn tune ‘Miles Lane’. He was a “one tune man”, wrote composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, but what a “superb” tune it was. You can hear it set to… Audio
RAVEL: Boléro
Performed by the NZSO conducted by André de Ridder at their concert, 'Boléro', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2024. Audio
CHOPIN: Nocturne in C# minor Op posth
Performed as an encore by Andrea Lam at the NZSO's concert, 'Boléro', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2024. Audio
RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G
Performed by Andrea Lam and the NZSO conducted by André de Ridder at their concert, 'Boléro', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2024. Audio
SCHUMANN: Symphony No 4 in D minor Op 120
Performed by the NZSO conducted by André de Ridder at their concert, 'Boléro', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2024. Audio
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - 'Boléro'
Australian pianist Andrea Lam joins the NZSO for Ravel's sparkling Piano Concerto in G. The orchestra also plays Ravel's Boléro and Schumann's Fourth Symphony. André de Ridder conducts. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 17 August 2024
On this week's show there's birthday tunes for Joe Strummer and David Crosby, blues from Freddie King, a soul smash courtesy of Sugar Pie DeSanto plus Eartha Kitt covering a Donovan classic. Audio
Comedian Jesse Griffin's mixtape: Creativity, music and laughs
Comedian Jesse Griffin talks about punching up, how supermarket busking kick-started his performing life and his mixtape picks - including a country music song that helped expand his family. Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Comedian and creator Jesse Griffin
Our guest on the Mixtape is Kiwi actor, comedian, writer and director Jesse Griffin. Jesse is the co-creator of Educators, as well as starring in Nude Tuesday, 7 Days, 800 Days. Many will be familiar… Video, Audio
The Beatles come alive - with a little help from their friends
James Milne (Lawrence Arabia) will join Dianne Swann (When the Cats Away) and The Phoenix Foundation legends Sam Scott and Luke Buda to recreate the Beatles' Sgt Pepper's live. Audio
Troy Kingi's new album: 'We've gone full force, straight into the desert rock vibe'
Troy Kingi's latest album, Leatherman and the Mojave Green, the eighth in his 10:10:10 project, got him out of a creative funk, he tells RNZ's Music 101. Audio
Eat Your Own Ears Recordings Vol. 1 is an impressive showcase for the London record label
The London record label and promotion co. present an impressive selection of artists they've worked with over the years. Video, Audio
