Music

One of the biggest pop stars in the world - Lorde AKA Ella Yelich-O'Connor will co-host the first hour with Charlotte and take us on a musical journey. Lorde takes us through her playlist of the songs… Video, Audio

An out-of-the-blue email claiming to be from a relative inspired funky blues artist Fantastic Negrito's acclaimed album White Jesus Black Problems. It saw him follow his family tree back seven… Video, Audio

Robyn Malcolm's screen portrayal of crime-matriarch-gone-straight(ish) Cheryl West in Outrageous Fortune made her a household name but her repertoire extends far beyond West Auckland. It's been a busy… Audio

Hātea Kapa Haka is one of the many groups taking part in the prestigious Māori performing arts festival this February. Bryan Crump caught up with the group’s choral master arranger, David Tapene. Audio

For NZ Live today we're bringing you a slice of Americana infused with some Kiwi roots. T-Bone is a five-piece band that formed in Wellington out of a shared love of folk and bluegrass music. Audio

Today's music session is a diverse pick'n'mix of tracks Grant Smithies stumbled across during the Xmas break, ranging from the op-shop ambient of Panchinko to the Jamaican funk of Jackie Mittoo, from… Audio

"Childhood is a party", says composer, song writer and children's entertainer Chris Lam Sam. He tells Bryan why it's important for children to have songs written just for them. Audio

"I like to throw in a few unexpected moments," says Chris Artley of his choral compositions, which win prizes all around the world.  Audio

It was the end of an era when Hamilton's Founder's Theatre closed in 2016, and many were heartbroken when a bid to save it failed last year. Luckily there is some respite coming in the form of a new… Audio

Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins Kathryn to play a track from Phoebe Bridgers, who's headlining Auckland's Laneway Festival this weekend. She'll also preview a new album from Kiwi band The Veils… Audio

The Rocket Man has blasted back to New Zealand - after breaking Auckland fans' hearts in 2020.

Sir Elton John cut his last Auckland performance short after he lost his voice and needed medical help… Video, Audio

SoundsWell Singers is a therapeutic choir in Wellington that supports people with a variety of neurological conditions. Audio

Elton John arrives is in Aotearoa for the last time to perform his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. To look back at the lengthy career and numerous hits of his career we've got Elton John super fan… Audio

The NZ Choral Federation's Singing for Lifelong Wellbeing initiative will receive funding from the Ministry for Culture & Heritage. Audio