Reggae
Herbs - Whats' Be Happen?
Herbs received the 2015 Independent Music NZ Classic Record award for their 1981 mini album Whats' Be Happen? We speak to the band's manager Hugh Lynn, and bassist Phil Toms about receiving… Audio
Jamaican Music
Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. Truth and Rights: the tree from the deep roots. Audio
Marty Duda's artist of the week: Jimmy Cliff
Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff began his recording career at the tender age of 14, when his 1962 single, Hurricane Hattie was an instant hit in Jamaica. Cliff broke through to an international audience… Audio
YoungLife Band
Having been touring New Zealand for the past two weeks Vanuatu reggae outfit YoungLife have collaborated with the Red Cross to fundraise for the Cyclone Pam relief effort. Audio
The Return of The Pop Group
Formed in Bristol in 1977, The Pop Group was at the forefront of the post-punk movement, carving out an influential niche for themselves that has seen them name dropped by the likes of Nick Cave… Audio
Stages: Celebrating Bob Marley's birthday at Raglan's Yot Club
Started as a live music joint with enough atmosphere to keep young people from driving to Hamilton every weekend, the Yot Club in Raglan is a popular venue where locals mix with out-of-towners… Audio
My Reggae Song
Broadcaster Tainui Stephens introduces some local reggae acts which feature in the new TV series 'My Reggae Song'. Audio
Jamaican music
Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. Bob Marley was born on 6 February 1945. Audio
Anatomy of a Song - Reality Chant
RDU's Spanky Moore calls in contemporary New Zealand musicians and bands to help dissect the sound elements that make up their hits. This week, 'Give Thanks' by Reality Chant featuring Deadly Hunta. Audio
Musical Dynasties - Cornerstone Roots
This Musical Dynasty consists of four members of Raglan reggae band Cornerstone Roots. Dad Brian Ruawai is a vocalist and guitarist, mum Naomi Tuao is the bassist, teenager Kaea is on keyboards… Audio
Peter Marshall - Return of a Holidaymaker
Peter Marshall is back with a new album by Peter and The Wolves. Audio
Jimmy Cliff - King of Reggae
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff is heading back to New Zealand in March for a couple of gigs - in Auckland and Mt Maunganui. Jimmy talks to Wallace about his family's revolutionary roots, getting famous -… Audio
Fat Freddy's Drop Tour Diary
Wellington's seminal dub and soul marauders Fat Freddy's Drop recently toured Europe and the UK. Scott Towers aka Chopper Reeds, the band's saxophonist, documented the trip and talked to the people… Audio
Arts Ambassador - Jamaican Music
Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. When "Roots Spread" - Niney the Observer as well as "the God Son" and "the… Audio
Womad 2014 Live: Dub Inc, Moana and the Tribe
Featuring Moana and the Tribe, one of Aotearoa's hardest working ambassadors of Te Reo. Plus respected French roots and reggae band Dub Inc, a seven-piece multi-cultural group who prove very popular… Audio
Audiophilia: The Secret Life of Audiophiles 2
"High fidelity" means being true to an original acoustic event; recreating music that is exactly as it sounded when it was recorded. In Audiophilia, Julie Hill talks to sound system, hi-fi and speaker… Audio
Womad 2014 Live: Hollie Smith, Dub Inc.
Hollie Smith and her three-piece band keep the impending rain away with a compelling set that showcases Hollie's indisputable vocal talent. Plus a set from respected French roots and reggae band Dub… Audio
Zara McFarlane
Emma Smith speaks to London jazz vocalist Zara McPharlane, about covering Junior Murvin's Police and Theives. Audio
Playing Favourites with Danny Lemon
DJ who owned one of the world's largest and most significant collections of reggae music until around 8500 of his records were destroyed in a fire at a storage facility earlier this year. Audio
Moisty Atsushi
"Moisty" Atsushi Ukito is a Japanese ex-pat living in Auckland. His reverence for original 1960s Jamaican ska music and in particular The Skatalites inspired him to compose and produce his own music… Audio