Music

It's time again for a mid-winter catch-up on New Horizons, checking out music by Tim Finn and Eddie Rayner's Forenzics, Wet Leg, Jonny Greenwood as film composer, and our own inspirational Rob Ruha. Audio

Julian Wilcox and Rob Ruha present a selection of waiata, both archival and newly recorded, in celebration of 50 years of kapa haka competition at Te Matatini.  Audio

in this one hour music feature Karyn Hay connects tracks with little know things in common. It might take you to places that you don't want to go but it won't last for long, you'll soon be somewhere… Audio

From the street, panel beater Ken Patten's home looked much like any other council house. That little council house in Sheffield, England is the subject of the documentary titled A Film About Studio… Video, Audio

The bombastic tunes broadcasters use for news become so familiar we barely notice them - until they change. RNZ is being criticised by local musicians and their industry bodies over its decision to… Audio

In this week’s programme we’re marking Sea Sunday – also described as a ‘Day of Prayer for Seafarers’.  It’s a time to remember and celebrate those whose workplace is the sea, with hymns including… Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark has a birthday tune for Jack White, gospel from the Golden Gate Quartet, classic RnB courtesy of Wilson Pickett plus reggae from Horace Andy. Audio

The Wellington suburb of Karori is so hip that even the postie is a jazz musician. Nick Tipping takes us on a journey through Karori's hidden jazz community. Audio

In Bill Evans' album Portrait in Jazz, Scott LaFaro's bass playing moved from its traditional accompanying role to be an equal partner with Bill Evans' piano. In doing so it helped redefine the piano… Audio

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Emerging Auckland-based singer-songwriter Annika introduces herself to us with her debut single, 'crying over spilled milk' Video, Audio

Priya Sami of the band BUB, performs her new single BORED, live for us un the RNZ studio, in support of  the Eastern Women's Refuge Fundraiser at Galatos 9th July 2022. 
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Tony Stamp peruses the pastoral folk of Naima Bock, a pivot into rowdy pop from Hurray for the Riff Raff, and new aural landscapes courtesy of Wellington producer Jet Jaguar. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Danish-born singer/songwriter Agnes Obel is a classically trained pianist, contemporary composer and producer. Video, Audio

Singer-songwriter Reb Fountain won a legion of fans and the prestigious Taite Music Prize for her self-titled album, released back in 2020. Now, after some Covid-enforced delays, Reb is heading out on… Video, Audio

Jeremy shines a light on a collaborative album between former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler and Irish actress Jessie Buckley, a career overview for 60s folk-pop singer Norma Tanega, and an 80's… Audio