Reggae

Reggae is well entrenched in our music culture. Jamaica is still the spiritual home of it but reggae has created new musical traditions all over the world, including in Aotearoa.  Audio

On this week's show Mark spins a heady mix of country, soul and rock 'n'roll from the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Larry Jon Wilson, Esther Phillips and Chuck Prophet. There's also new music from Dawn… Audio

On this week's show Mark spins new music from Mazzy Star, more from Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore's latest, sounds from the swamps courtesy of Buckwheat Zydeco plus favourites from the Band and Bap… Audio

This week plays cosmic country from Gram Parsons, Americana from Richmond Fontaine, spins a new track from Joshua Hedley and goes back in time with Grand Drive's debut single from 1998. Audio

Katchafire bring the full band to perform songs new and old to celebrate their fifth album Legacy, sharing stories of world travel, family ties and the official genrefication of South Pacific roots… Video, Audio

On this week's show Mark plays new tracks from Bernie Griffin and Holly Golightly, classics from Bob Dylan and Aaron Neville plus favourites from Stretch, John Martyn and Delroy Wilson. Audio

Reggae musician Carl Perkins has died, aged 59. He was a member of pioneering Aotearoa reggae group Herbs, and for the last decade he played in House Of Shem, alongside his sons Te Omeka and Isaiah. 

On this week's show Mark plays a track from Kiwi bluesman Darren Watson's new album, an RNZ exclusive courtesy of Nadia Reid, country classics by Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris plus Americana from… Audio

Founder of English dub label On-U Sound and champion of global bass culture Adrian Sherwood shares his theories on the universal appeal of reggae music. Video, Audio

Jimmy Cliff is one of the key figures in reggae, along with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. He's performing in New Zealand on March 31st – the day before his 70th birthday. He spoke to Wallace Chapman… Audio

On this week's show Mark drops classic cuts from Neil Young and Ry Cooder, spins a live track from Joni Mitchell and unveils new music from UK band Bennett, Wilson, Poole. There's also tunes from Dave… Audio

Nick Bollinger explores the sound worlds of Jamaican electronic duo Equiknoxx Music. Audio

'Bam Bam' is an iconic dancehall/reggae song recorded in 1982 by Sister Nancy. On her way to Aotearoa for the first time, the 55 year old tells the story of the track's wayward rise from Jamaican… Video, Audio

Every Monday on Nashville Babylon Mark Rogers presents the very best in alt.country, Americana and soul and blues…

On this week's show Mark plays new tunes from Joana Serrat and Gill Landry, country… Audio

Katchafire are celebrating 20 years as a band with a 20-date tour of Australia. Lead singer Logan Bell speaks to RNZ Music about their year of celebration, their new single and upcoming album. Video, Audio

This week Mark drops brand new tracks from Courtney Marie Andrews and Americana sensation William The Conqueror, spins classic blues from Billy Boy Arnold and Fats Waller and says "happy birthday" to… Audio

Wellington reggae-soul band The Black Seeds are back with a new beat and a new album. 2018 will mark 20 years of the band and their new album Fabric offers a mix of funk, soul, and Afrobeat. Lead… Audio