Music
Bookmarks with Tina Makereti
Today for bookmarks Jesse is joined by novelist, essayist, curator and short fiction writer Tina Makereti. Audio
Music Critic: new music from Neither Do I and Ichiko Aoba
Matthew Crawley has brought two new tracks in his music bag to play for you. Audio
Music with Yadana Saw
Yadana Saw shares some of songs that have been getting a rotate on her stereo - she's been revisiting Emma Paki's debut album, some Prince demos, and the surprise drop from secretive UK collective… Audio
Song to mark first ANZAC day with no living Māori Battalion members
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first ANZAC day without the any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion after Sir Robert Bom Gillies died last year. Singer is Nikau Grace spoke… Audio
Music feature: Claire Mabey analyses song lyrics
We haven't done this one since the end of 2023, but It's time to revive a bit of a classic music feature concept. I'm joined by Author and our sometimes book critic Claire Mabey. As well as critiquing… Audio
Jujulipps and Samoa Stories
The crew is all back together so we catch up with So'omalo on his activities over the last couple of weeks. We have an amazing returning guest Jujulipps who fills us in on her finalist achievement at… Audio
A cultural history of bagpipes
From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book explores the mythology, history, and global reverberations of the iconic instrument. Audio
Worlds of Music 20 April, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Miriam Makeba, Balkan Beat Box, Ambi Subramaniam, and world music explorer and zither-player, Andrew Cronshaw. Audio
Perfect Teeth by Unrest
The 30th anniversary edition of this Washington DC band's final album comes loaded with rarities as good as the main tracks. Audio
Music Can Hear Us by DJ Koze
Entering the world of German DJ Koze can be a head-spinning experience, but it's a rewarding one, too. Audio
Irish and Victorian-Gothic Favourites with Noelle McCarthy
On Saturday May 10 author, podcaster and self confessed Dracula tragic Noelle McCarthy will be giving a personal tour of the Victorian Gothic in the small Wairarapa town of Featherston. Audio
A cultural history of bagpipes
From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book The Bagpipes: A Cultural History explores the instrument's huge impact across the centuries. Audio
2025 Easter Church Service from St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
We celebrate this central event in the Christian calendar with an Easter Sunday Eucharist Mass from St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington. The celebrant is Fr Kevin Mowbray SM, William McElwee is… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 20 April 2025
Celebrate Easter Sunday with hymns including Jesus Christ is risen today, New Zealand Easter hymn Christ is alive, and the 21st century classic In Christ Alone. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 19 April 2025
On this week's show there's classic blues from Little Walter and Dinah Washington, reggae courtesy of the Meditations, an early rock 'n' roll smash from Chuck Berry plus a birthday tune for Iggy Pop.
…The Mixtape: Adam Holt
Trevor Reekie talks to his guest Adam Holt who has just announced his retirement from a long career in music and his last position as Managing Director of Universal Music Group NZ. Audio
Essential Album: ‘Killjoy’ by Shihad
Nick Bollinger explores what makes Shihad's 'Killjoy' a certified classic in this special episode of Essential New Zealand Albums. Audio
Slipper Imp and Shakaerator by Babe Rainbow
There's a touch of larrikinism to the sixth album by the Aussie psych rockers, but some beaut tunes as well. Audio
Louisa Williamson on her sophomore album ‘Groundwork’
Saxophonist, composer and arranger Louisa Williamson speaks to Kara Rickard about her epic second record, 'Groundwork'. Audio
Mokotron and Byllie-Jean win big at the Taites
Mokotron (Tiopira McDowell) and Byllie-Jean speak to Kara Rickard following their Taite Prize success. Audio
