Songwriters
Katherine Mansfield the songwriter
One of the most famous New Zealand writers also dabbled in songwriting. Audio
How do you write a song?
What are the elements of a good song? For singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates it's all about melody working with lyrics, and hope. She tells Justin Gregory about her plans to share song-writing tips in… Audio
Sounds of the Outer Hebrides - Willie Campbell
In the Outer Hebrides on Scotland's Western flank traditional Scottish music is hugely popular, but a whole new generation of artists with their own style are also finding a following with locals and… Audio
Musical Siblings - Bic, Boh, and Pearl Runga
This time our Musical Siblings are the Runga sisters. Bic has an acclaimed career as a singer/songwriter. Boh made waves with pop-rock band Stellar*, is a solo act, released a collaborative album with… Audio
The Sampler - Aldous Harding
A unique new voice has emerged from Lyttleton, which Nick Bollinger says 'shifts the air with rarefied grace'. Nick takes a listen to the self-titled debut from Aldous Harding. Audio
Access All Areas: Bert Berns
Trevor Reekie talks with author and music journalist Joel Selvin about Bert Berns, the producer and songwriter whose catalogue includes 'Twist & Shout', 'Piece of My Heart', and 'Here Comes the… Audio
Chris Gough
Local music publisher Native Tongue celebrate 10 years in the business. Company founder Chris Gough selects some highlights from his roster that includes The Phoenix Foundation, Gin, Don McGlashan… Audio