Music
Lorde, Neil Finn feature in charity concert for cyclone relief
An ensemble of New Zealand's finest musicians will join forces to raise funds for cyclone relief efforts.
Big names like Neil Finn, Lorde, and L.A.B will take to Christchurch Town Hall for a charity… Audio
New release from jazz ensemble Unwind
“What I love most about playing music," says jazz pianist and composer Norman Meehan, "is that you do it with people. And it seems to me that together, more happens. The sum of the parts eclipses what… Audio
Worlds of Music 19 February, 2023
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Words and Music in Balance
William Dart offers words to ponder and sounds to intrigue with new releases from our own Kimbra and American singer José James tributing Erykah Badu. Audio
Chris Cuffaro
Rock stars and musicians like to think they got there through sheer talent, but 99 times out of 100 it was that old X Factor - a look, an image - that defines them. Think of any famous celebrity, and… Audio
Sting looks ahead to being an Englishman in New Zealand
As both a solo artist and member of the Police, Sting has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. He says he still finds something new in his songs, as he prepares to tour New Zealand next month.
…Music isn't everything, says full-strength Gin Wigmore
Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, sometime-hotelier and self-confessed rebel Gin Wigmore returns to Aotearoa next month for a five-date regional tour. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 19 February 2023
Hymns inspired by Psalm 150, Praise God in his sanctuary, feature in this week’s programme. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 18 February 2023
On this week's show Mark has a bluegrass twist on an Iggy Pop classic, blues from Lil Johnson, birthday tunes for ace songwriter Bobby Charles, a bit of ska from Richard Ace and a salute to David… Audio
Jazzing Bacharach
To mark Burt Bacharach's death, Nick checks out nine jazz versions of his tunes. Audio
The Mixtape: Gareth Farr
Our guest picking their favourite songs is composer & percussionist Gareth Farr. Gareth has made a name for being one of New Zealand's most prestigious composers.
His pieces have been performed by… Audio
Swingin' Easy
Nick checks out tracks from Sarah Vaughan's classic 1957 release 'Swingin' Easy', as well as tunes from Tina Brooks, Greg Crayford, and Elvin Jones. Audio
Introducing LuckyBoy
This week on Introducing it's LuckyBoy, the musical project of Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent, a musician and songwriter from Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).
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The Sampler: Grace Ives, Julmud, Oddisee
Tony Stamp reviews albums from American indie pop musician Grace Ives, Palestinian producer Julmud, and hip hop artist Oddisee. Audio
The Sampler: Grace Ives, Julmud, Oddisee
Tony Stamp reviews albums from American indie pop musician Grace Ives, Palestinian producer Julmud, and hip hop artist Oddisee.
AudioJudith Hill to play Auckland Arts Festival
Judith Hill is on her way to New Zealand to perform at the Auckland Arts Festival and her show sounds like something you don't want to miss. Video, Audio
Winner of the AMA Best Folk Artist Tui - T Bone
Recorded Music NZ had planned to announce the winner at the 50th Auckland Folk Festival held over Anniversary Weekend (27th - 30th January), but due to the flooding in Auckland the announcement had to… Audio
Billy Bragg is here to play his postponed New Zealand shows
After almost three years of cancellations and postponements Billy Bragg is returning to NZ to tour.
The English singer- songwriter and activist Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist… Audio
Mad Professor: 'I was the shyest guy you could imagine'
Legendary dub reggae producer Mad Professor (aka Neil Fraser) tells Kim Hill it was a Kiwi friend who encouraged him to perform onstage for the first time. Video, Audio
"A fantastic orchestral ecosystem in the Waikato"
Orchestras Central provides orchestral opportunities for players at all levels throughout Waikato. Chief Executive Catherine Gibson explains how the Trust works. Audio
