Music

It's been nearly 30 years since the Sex Pistol have performed in New Zealand - but they are on their way! Guitarist Steve Jones joins Jim to chat about the tour and what is important to him today....

Written in the 1970s by Australian Catholic nun Sister Deirdre Browne, Come as you are is now sung throughout the world. Sister Deirdre says that the song’s appeal is simply its singability and its… Video, Audio

On this week's show we've got classic reggae from Peter Tosh, blues courtesy of Taj Mahal, new music from Brown Horse plus a show favourite from John Prine and the Clean. Audio

In the first part of a two-part show, Nick checks out some of the many jazz tunes inspired by, and named after, the moon: including Frank Sinatra singing "Fly Me to the Moon", Billie Holiday with… Audio

In Part 2 of a 2-part show, Nick checks out jazz tunes inspired by the moon - featuring Ella Fitzgerald, the Auckland Jazz Orchestra and Caitlin Smith, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.  Audio

Picking the music is one of Aotearoa's most celebrated and recognisable artists. From reimagining the Four Square man to exploring Maori iconography in a pop-art style, his work is bold, playful, and… Audio

David Kilgour is a heavyweight in New Zealand music. The singer-songwriter has been prolific with his band, The Heavy Eights, who have released 11 albums. The group has been enlisted to play the Port… Audio

The American garage rock musician teams with underground hip-hop producer Kenny Segal for an album that goes deeper and darker than he has before, as per its title. Audio

They've been described as the funnest, most charming musical groups in Aotearoa right now, the post punk band from Tamaki Makaurau 'Ringlets' are playing a very special gig next Saturday alongside… Audio

Formed in 1974, The Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving and successful bands to have originated in the UK punk scene. They stood out for their musicianship, their often aggressive or… Audio

Friday night regular Finn Johansson joins us with an array of eclectic music.

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Amelia Giles talks with RNZ Concert's David Morriss about Kodály Concept Music Education, studying in Hungary, and teaching a Kodály Concept-centred classroom music programme as the Music Specialist… Video, Audio