Music
Nick Bollinger and Elliott Childs talk about music books
Two music writers discuss what they've been reading lately. Audio
Samoan opera star returns home for enduring classic La Bohème
130 years on, Puccini's La Bohème remains an enduring classic and beloved opera. Audio
"There's power in the circle" Global folk phenomenon Bulgarian
In 1988 a choir founded in the '50s Soviet socialist era, the Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir released the album Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares. It won them a Grammy, turned them into an… Audio
Fred Schneider Talks Fresh Collab & Iconic Antics
The inimitable Fred Schneider of The B‑52’s joins us for a chat about a new version of Love Shack, in collaboration with Kingston Sound System. It's the latest single on the album CLASSIC HITS IN A… Audio
Bishop's comments have 'no place' at AMAs say producers
"The Awards respect and honour te ao Māori and we were proud to support Stan with his vision for his powerful rendition of Māori Ki Te Ao."
Hymns on Sunday, 1 June 2025
The Samoan hymn Fa'afetai I Le Atua begins this week's programme, celebrating the start of Samoan Language Week, and we mark the Feast of the Ascension. Audio
When Days Are Dark Friends Are Few
Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio
There's Music In The Air
Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio
