Music
Country halls come to life with indie music sessions
Tiny country halls in Hawke's Bay are ringing to the sound of music as creator, curator and roadie Jamie Macphail takes his Small Hall Sessions around the province.
Video, AudioWellington Jazz Festival 2021: Tararua and Friends, Te Karanga o ngā Whētu
Pōneke-based ensemble Tararua uses taonga pūoro and traditional western instruments to create soundscapes that are uniquely of Aotearoa. This concert focuses on stars that have significance within… Video, Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Tash Sultana coming to NZ to perform in October
Acclaimed Australian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer and engineer Tash Sultana is heading to New Zealand in October to perform at the Spark Arena in Auckland. They join Jesse on… Audio
NZ Live French For Rabbits
Today French For Rabbits singer Brooke Singer, talks to Jesse about their latest album and current tour. We also get to play some live recordings from the band's session at the Vogelmorn Bowling Club.
…Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Produced by Velvet Underground's John Cale and subsequently disowned by lead singer Jonathan Richman, Grant says the Modern Lovers' 1976 debut album remains one of the all-time greats. We'll hear two… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 5 May 2022
In this week's Pocket Edition, Charlotte Ryan speaks with masked country musician ORVILLE PECK ahead of his sold out NZshow - and announces live on air - and calls the 2022 Folk Music Award winner for… Audio
ADAMS: Scheherazade 2
Performed by Clara-Jumi Kang and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra during their Cimbalom concert at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ… Audio
LISZT: Hungarian Rhapsody No2
An arrangement for the cimbalom, performed by Jeno Lisztes at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ Concert. Audio
LISZTES: Improvisation for Cimbalom
Performed by Jeno Lisztes at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ Concert. Audio
KODÁLY: Háry János Suite
Performed by Jeno Lisztes and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra during their Cimbalom concert at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra: Tall Tales
The Auckland Philharmonia Music presents a programme featuring the Hungarian instrument, the cimbalom. Audio
Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
Today Matthew Crawley talks to Jesse about music from Karl Blau and the released of the album, Woodenhead Soundtrack re-imagined. Audio
Great album: Woodenhead original soundtrack and Woodenhead Reimagined
The double album vinyl release includes the original soundtrack and an EP of new 'Reimagined' songs plus bonus tracks available on streaming services. Marc Chesterman has charged the talents of… Audio
NZ Spoken word performers headed to Canada
A trio that combines spoken word with classical accompaniment has been invited to perform at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. To tell Jesse about it, the group's spoken word poet Sharn Maree… Audio
A look back to 80s music in NZ
Today's music feature heads back to the decade that style forgot - the 80s. Andrea Sanders, more commonly known as the co-founder of the musical group the Beatgirls, has written a show celebrating all… Audio
APO gets new Cimbalom and an expert tutorial
Auckland Philarmonia Orchestra has just taken possession of a specially commissioned Cimbalom instrument for future performances. Cimbalom player Jeno Lisztes. and Eric Renkin talk to Jesse Mulligan.
…Blue Smoke: Women Singers
When it comes to gender equity and the history of New Zealand popular music, without question women musicians have been poorly served. Singers such as Dinah Lee, Alison Durbin and the Chicks are… Audio
Award-winning country singer Naomi Judd dies
Naomi Judd, the singer for the country music duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died suddenly at age 76.
Squirrelling Away
William Dart has been squirrelling away some local singles to sustain him through the winter and he reveals two of his favourites ... by Kylie Price and Sandy Mill. Audio
