Recent Music Stories
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The TAHI Tuesday 23rd May 2023
On today’s episode, Coast Arcade’s Bella chats with Evie about the bands new EP, So’omalo catches up with Tori from new fundraising group Tea Towel Takeover, and boss man Harry gives our dynamic duo a… Audio
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Iam Tongi becomes first Pacific Islander to win American Idol
The 18-year-old's performance of James Blunt's 'Monsters' brought tears to the judges' eyes. Video
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NZSO: Bold Worlds
22 May 2023Enjoy the best of British music and two of its biggest names - composer / conductor Sir James MacMillan, and percussionist Colin Currie join the NZSO to celebrate the 2017 British & Irish Lions rugby…
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Centenarian musicians
22 May 2023William Green is interested in New Zealand musicians who've reached 100 - and he's already interviewed ten of them. Audio
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NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 1: Double J & Twice the T "She's a Mod [Mod Rap]"
22 May 2023In 1989, Double J & Twice the T brought the hip-hop genre to the mainstream with their hit "She's a Mod [Mod Rap]," featuring Ray Columbus. Video
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NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 2: Lost Tribe "Summer in the Winter"
22 May 2023In 1996, influential hip-hop collective Lost Tribe confronted the mistreatment of Pasifika people in their classic track, "Summer in the Winter." Video
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NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 3: DLT feat. Che Fu "Chains"
22 May 2023Acclaimed 1996 single "Chains" was rapper Che Fu's first solo outing, and confirmed producer DLT's pedigree. Video
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NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 4: Nesian Mystik "It's On"
22 May 2023In 2002, the family-friendly hip-hop track "It's On" by Nesian Mystik ushered in The Golden Age of New Zealand Hip Hop. Video
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NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 5: Fast Crew "I Got"
22 May 2023In 2004, with "I Got," the Fast Crew "came out of nowhere" to bring party music to the NZ hip-hop scene. Video
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NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 6: Ladi6 "Like Water"
22 May 2023Ladi6 drew on her relationship with husband and writing partner, Brent Park, in the effortlessly crafted 2011 single "Like Water." Video
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NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 7: Melodownz "The Anthem"
22 May 2023Melodownz demonstrated his unique flow and ability to craft conscious lyrics in the 2017 track "The Anthem." Video
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Worlds of Music 21 May, 2023
21 May 2023Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie.
On the release of their debut album Trevor talks with Christchurch duo Terrible Sons. Audio
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The Unbelievable Singing of Ronald Isley
21 May 2023With American soul legend Ronald Isley turning 82 on Sunday (21st), it's the perfect chance for William Dart to look at his latest album, along with a few treasured moments from his past. Audio
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The Week in Detail: From sportswashing to council asset sales
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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NZMM Special: 'The Song I Wish I'd Written'- part 3
21 May 2023Celebrating NZ Music Month, Music 101 asked local musicians to pick one New Zealand song they wish they had written - this week Liz Stokes, Muroki, Andrew Fagan and others pick their faves.
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NZMM Special: 'The Song I Wish I'd Written'- part three
21 May 2023We continue our NZMM Month special, this week its part three - featuring a whole new stash of artists.. Video, Audio
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Natalie Murray Beale
21 May 2023Natalie Murray Beale is a conductor, and these days an acting coach. It was Natalie who taught Cate Blanchett how to wield the baton when she played the role of the conductor Tár, in the 2022 hit… Audio
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Michael Vercoe: My current song
21 May 2023In 1970, David Curtis was the youngest singer ever to make the NZ Top 20 charts. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. His son, musicican Michael Vercoe joins us to share his third single 'Vegas'.
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Annie Crummer: 'Music is the drug I have a penchant for'
21 May 2023After 40 years in the music industry, Annie Crummer is still delighting audiences. She joins us ahead of her special New Zealand Music Month performance at Auckland Museum, featuring a special guest… Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 21 May 2023
21 May 2023Hymns for Ascension Sunday include Marnie Barrell’s Christ ascends to God, Hail the day that sees him rise by Charles Wesley and a hymn by his colleague, Edward Perronet. Audio
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
20 May 2023Tonight Finn has selected tracks from Johnny Roseboro, Herne, Billy Woods & Kenny Segal, and Felicia Sjögren. Audio
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
20 May 2023Tonight Finn has selected tracks from Johnny Roseboro, Herne, Billy Woods & Kenny Segal, and Felicia Sjögren. Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 20 May 2023
20 May 2023On this week's show Mark plays new music from Rickie Lee Jones, soul from Rose Royce and Candi Staton, ska courtesy of Dandy Livingstone, plus a track from Tom Waits' classic album Rain Dogs. Audio
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Jazz Goes to the Movies
20 May 2023Nick checks out jazz remakes of great movie tunes. Dave Brubeck plays Disney, Sonny Rollins and Art Farmer play songs from 'Alfie', and three artists take on tunes from 'Mary Poppins'. Audio
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