Music
Chet Baker 1
Chet Baker features on this edition of Inside Out, as well as pianist Charmaine Ford and sax player Art Pepper. Audio
Chet Baker 2
Nick checks out Chet Baker, along with NZ pianist Mike Nock, Sarah Vaughan, and the bass double act of Christian McBride and Ron Carter. Audio
The Mixtape - Emile Donovan
Co-host of The Detail podcast and former choir boy Emile Donovan joins Charlotte to chat about life and choose his favourite song on this episode of The Mixtape. Video, Audio
INTRODUCING: Gino October
This week we meet Auckland-based rapper Gino October. He opens up about immigrating to Auckland from Cape Town, introduces his latest single 'New Day', and explains the importance of never giving… Video, Audio
Worlds Of Music ep 238 features an interview with Angelique Kidjo - Africa's premier diva
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Louis Baker and The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra live at Auckland Town Hall
A special live performance from Louis Baker and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Recorded in February at a one-off sold-out show. Audio
The Sampler: Troy Kingi, Sault, Womb
Tony Stamp comes to grips with Troy Kingi's excursion into folk music (in collaboration with Delaney Davidson), the fifth release in just two years from UK soul merchants SAULT, and the Flying Nun… Audio
The Sampler: Troy Kingi, Sault, Womb
Tony Stamp comes to grips with Troy Kingi's excursion into folk music (in collaboration with Delaney Davidson), the fifth release in just two years from UK soul merchants SAULT, and the Flying Nun…
AudioThe Doors' drummer John Densmore on the 50th anniversary of LA Woman
We pay tribute to The Doors LA Woman - with drummer of the Doors - John Densmore who joins Charlotte on the phone. Video, Audio
Kiwi Rules: Jay Clarkson
Waikouaiti based singer songwriter Jay Clarkson joins Karyn to play some of her favourite tunes from Aotearoa's musicians. Jay has a couple of new tunes out and has an album on the way as well! Audio
The embracing choir where Everybody Sings
For most, the thought of auditioning for a choir is enough to put them off, but one choir in west Auckland has scrapped trials, welcoming anyone who wants to join. Audio
Singing for the soul: West Auckland choir brings many together
There is a group of people raising the roof from a humble community hall in west Auckland.
Everybody Sings is a collection of people with one thing in common - they love to sing and that's what they… 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
NZ Live: Hera Hjartardottir
Singer-songwriter Hera Hjartardottir has spent the past two decades based in NZ, but touring the world with her guitar, supporting the likes of Nick Cave, Joe Cocker, Amanda Palmer, and the Dresden… Video, Audio
Horomona Horo: bridging the worlds of taonga puoro and orchestra
Upbeat talks with taonga puoro composer and practitioner Horomona Horo about this weekend's premiere in Hamilton of a new concerto for taonga puoro and orchestra. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Built around four sisters, pioneering NYC punk-funk band ESG were a marvel, playing live in punk dive bars while their records got a thrashing in early dance clubs. We hear two tracks from their… Audio
Classical music workshops for prisoners
A classical music workshop for inmates at Christchurch Men's prison has been recognised in the Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2021. The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra has been running the… Audio
Music Critic: Simon Sweetman
Today Simon reviews new music from PVA and Lucy Dacus. He'll play Sleek Form from PVA's latest EP Toner and Hot and Heavy from Lucy Dacus' new album, Home Video. Audio
Great album: Rod Stewart's Greatest Hits Vol.1
This week's vinyl to give away is Rod Stewart's GREATEST HITS VOL. 1! First released I 1979, this compilation includes Rod's early hits such as 'Maggie May', 'Da' Ya' Think I'm Sexy', 'I Don't Want To… Audio
Anika Moa on Tuawahine performance
Ria Hall has hand picked some of the most talented women singers in New Zealand to take part in Tuawahine tomorrow night. Among them is Anika Moa, who joins Jesse to talk about the show. Audio