Charlotte Ryan

Dame Hinewehi Mohi has been welcomed into the NZ Music Hall of Fame. She talks to Charlotte Ryan about her remarkable life, and her brave moments that put music in te reo Māori on the world's stage. Audio

In an interview from 2012 Tom Scott speaks to Charlotte Ryan about the influence of nature, spiritual jazz, and new ways of living on the award winning Avantdale Bowling Club album.   Audio

For New Zealand Music Month, Charlotte plays some new local music as well as a track from 70s folk-inspired LA artist Jessica Pratt. Charlotte is host of RNZ's Music 101 show. Audio

Jordan Rakei hasn’t lived in New Zealand since he was four years old, but on his new album the NZ music influence is evident. He talks to Charlotte about becoming a father and the work ethic behind… Audio

This week on the RNZ Mixtape we go mushroom foraging with Liv Sisson. 

Liv is a forager, fungi enthusiast and writer at the Spinoff. On the Mixtape she shares the local music and mushroom discoveries… Audio

Jordan Rakei hasn't lived in New Zealand since he was four years old, but on his new album The Loop the NZ music influence is evident. He talks to Charlotte about becoming a father and the work ethic… Audio

It's New Zealand Music Month and we're revisiting an interview with Damon Schwalger, aka The Nomad, who was behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves and outdoor dance parties.  Audio

This year's Taite Music Prize winning singer/songwriter Vera Ellen and her producer Ben Lemi pick the New Zealand music that influenced them and talk about the special artist/producer relationship… Audio

One of New Zealand's most prominent and influential songwriters, Martin Phillipps from Dunedin band The Chills is selling his music collection, and it's no ordinary collection. Thousands of rare CDs… Audio

The band’s Oliver Leupolu and Filiva’a James share the crowd reactions to their first metal gig in Samoa and the influence of church music on their songs. Audio

Delaney Davidson talks honestly about his latest album and how turning 50 has changed his perspective. Audio

Jools and Lynda talk about how cancer treatment has brought greater meaning to their music and reflect on a life of political activism. Audio

Dolly Parton on her first rock album, her love of clothes and the reason she questioned her place in the ’Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Audio

Stan Walker shares how parenting has changed his perspective on life, and why his music holds such deep meaning. Audio

Lorde talks about overcoming debilitating stage-fright and shares why she wants to be a mum one day. Audio

The biggest stars. The best musicians. Local NZ talent and global chart-toppers. They all talk to Charlotte Ryan on Music 101 Interviews, sharing their stories from the road and the studio, the tales… Audio

DARTZ join Charlotte Ryan in the studio before they head off on their first UK and Europe tour. Audio

Charlotte Ryan speaks to the nominated musicians and winners at the event which celebrates the independent spirit and independently signed artists. Audio