Music

The NZTrio—featuring soloists Amalia Hall on violin, Matthias Balzat on cello, and Somi Kim on piano—performs in the "Hypnotique", which is centred around a chamber arrangement of Arnold Schönberg’s… Audio

Dr Andrew Faleatua talks to RNZ Concert about composing the film soundtrack to the movie Tenor: my name is Pati.  Video, Audio

We're asking for the songs you love to play on a road trip: you know the ones you want to turn up loud and sing like you're part of the band! Lots of you have sent in your suggestions, please keep… Audio

Welsh ex-pat Taffy Parry joins Jim to talk about efforts to mark St David's Day day in Aotearoa. Audio

Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen is currently racing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, and has a string of victories to his name.  Audio

It’s Children’s Day in Aotearoa – celebrated each year on the first Sunday in March. We’re marking the date with some hymns written especially for children, including Space to grow by NZ Dominican… Audio

Christchurch-born bass player Hamish Smith is making big waves in New York. His new album 'Elsewhere Now' further cements his status as a young mover and shaker on the scene. Audio

Nick checks out Christchurch guitarist Harry Harrison’s new album ‘Tīkohikohi’, in which the musicians improvise while viewing Harry's art and animations. Audio

On this week's show there's new music from Courtney Barnett, Van Morrison and Lucinda Williams, blues from Tinsley Ellis, soul courtesy of Jerry Butler and Betty Everett plus an all time classic from… Audio

Jordan Watson joins Kara to talk about his life and career, including fatherhood, his experience growing up in an eel farming family and what it's like to have an audience of millions. Audio

Influential Aotearoa electronic outfit Minuit have reunited after a 12-year hiatus. RNZ podcaster Phil Vine interviews the group on the ground at the AUM festival.  Audio

Hemi Hemingway joins Kara for a kōrero about his new album and the realisation of his sound on the record.  Audio

Bic Runga sits down with Kara Rickard to speak about the culmination of her new album and the influence of Paris on its sound and atmosphere. Audio

On this week's show Mark features classic cuts from Sly Stone and James Brown, local flavours from Rhombus Julian Dyne and fresh new music from Philadelphia soulstress Jill Scott. Audio