Music
The ENZO version of Split Enz with Eddie Rayner
Legendary Split Enz keyboardist Eddie Rayner explains the genesis of ENZSO, a musical collaboration between the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and a roster of well known singers performing new… Audio
Music Critic: Dianne Swann
Today Dianne pays tribute to British musician Terry Hall who passed away earlier this week. He was the lead singer for The Specials before embarking on a solo career. Audio
Music Critic: Dianne Swann
Today Dianne pays tribute to British musician Terry Hall who passed away earlier this week. He was the lead singer for The Specials before embarking on a solo career. Audio
Six60 starts their own record label - Massive Records
New Zealand band Six60 are known for their ability to fill stadiums with their chart-topping hits. Now with Sony Music they've launched a brand new record label, Massive Records. Marlon Gerbes speaks… Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: The popularity of skiffle
Kirsten joins Kathryn to look at skiffle, a type of "folk music" performed with a mixture of manufactured and handmade instruments. Originating in the United States in the first half of the 20th… Audio
The Panel with James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan discuss the changes to immigration that could bring back bus drivers, the death of 'Twin Peaks' composer Angelo… Audio
Summer road trip playlist ideas from RNZ staff
RNZ sound engineer Brad Warrington (aka DJ Sticky Fingaz or Sticky) shares some songs from his summer road trip playlist - and we find out what's on Bryan Crump, Marama T-Pole, Wallace Chapman and… Video, Audio
Fergus Barrowman brings the jazz
Regular guest Fergus Barrowman joins the show with some of his jazz favourites. Tonight Fergus dives into octogenarian jazz by the likes of Hank Jones, Enrico Rava and Charles Lloyd. Audio
The Mixtape: Best of 2022 Part 2
Over the next hour you will hear from Comedian Urzila Carlson, Funeral Directors Francis and Kaiora Tioene AKA The Casketeers, Former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, The Hori Hohepa Thompson, Black Grace's… Audio
Number 1 Album: Bob Marley Uprising
Every Monday we look at an album that was the top of the charts in New Zealamd. Today is Uprising by Bob Marley and the Wailers Audio
First Song: Aotearoa Sun
For today's first song we have a Christmas track from a very talented singer- who just so happens to be just 12 years old! The single, Aotearoa Sun was released on Friday, with artist Jaya hitting the… Video, Audio
Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz with Miranda Harcourt
Celebrated actor, director and acting coach Miranda Harcourt explores her sense of connection with Symphonie Fantastique by French composer Hector Berlioz, and NZSO bassoonist David Angus gives an… Audio
Blue Smoke: How Was the Air Up There?
In 1980 a compilation of New Zealand bands from the 60s was released. It inspired post-punk bands to keep it short and snappy, and created an interest in our pop history. This episode of Blue Smoke… Audio
Year-End Catch-Up #1 - Global
It's that time again when William Dart looks back over the year and considers some of the fine music that, for one reason or another, didn't get played ... songs by David Byrne & Yo La Tengo, Nico… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 11 December
Rejoice! It's Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete is 'rejoice' in Latin). Hymns include Tell out my soul, the Pohutukawa Carol and an arrangement of The First Nowell for brass band. Video, Audio
Nashville Babylon 10 December 2022
On this week’s Nashville Babylon Mark has a birthday tune for Big Mama Thornton, plays blues from T Bone Walker and Jackie Brenston, reggae from Toots and The Maytals, a bluegrass classic courtesy of… Audio
Dig Dis
Nick checks out classic tracks from Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Herbie Hancock, and Hank Mobley- plus Auckland musicians Trudi Lile & Mojave. Audio
