Recent Music Stories
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US rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81
David Crosby, who co-founded the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, has died after a long illness.
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Elton's tour manager says NZ Tour definitely his last
20 Jan 2023DC Parmet has been Sir Elton John's tour manager since 1997. Sir Elton will soon stage a concert in Christchurch and then two in Auckland. DC Parmet says it'll be the last time the singer performs in… Audio
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RNZ Concert in 2023
19 Jan 2023RNZ Concert launches a refreshed programme schedule on Monday 23 January, with presenter-led shows and an evolving playlist to better meet the listening needs of the audience throughout the day.
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New Zealand singer songwriter Larry Morris has died
18 Jan 2023New Zealand singer and songwriter Larry Morris, who fronted the hit-making band Larry's Rebels in the 1960s, has died.
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The return of US folk artist Sneaky Bones
18 Jan 2023US folk artist Matthew Bean aka Sneaky Bones is back in New Zealand for a third time, performing live for the first time since 2019. He'll be playing a string of North Island centres starting later… Audio
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On the road with Hamilton star Akina Edmonds
18 Jan 2023We're on the road with actor, dancer, singer and has been performing in Hamilton - billed as the most acclaimed musical of the past decade. Kiwi Akina Edmonds is one of the stars of the show which has… Audio
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Essential NZ Albums: The Front Lawn - Songs From The Front Lawn
At a time when few New Zealanders seemed to be singing about themselves, The Front Lawn turned the Hutt Valley and Takapuna Beach into musical landmarks. A forerunner of Flight of the Conchords, they… Audio
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Essential NZ Albums: The Feelstyle - Break It To Pieces
Using his stage name Tha Feelstyle, Samoan-born rapper Kas Futialo made his groundbreaking album, Break It To Pieces, mixing Pasifika beats with hip-hop, funk and no shortage of catchy hooks. Some of… Audio
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On the road with DOC veteran Herb Christophers
17 Jan 2023We're in the car with Herb Christophers who has just retired from the Department of Conservation after a 30-year career. Herb is a walking encyclopaedia on everything you need to know about our native… Audio
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Tuawahine - powerhouse all-women band on tour
16 Jan 2023They had a sold out show in Tamaki Makaurau two years ago and now they're back and gearing up to hit the road. Tuawahine is the powerhouse all-women band featuring the likes of Tami Neilson, Anika… Audio
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Listen up: Gen Z's latest surprising obsession
15 Jan 2023A radical new wave of artists are sweeping the previously elite world of classical music - with a little help from Squid Game, Dark Academia and fashion. How did classical get cool? Video
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Hymns on Sunday, 15 January 2023
15 Jan 2023A setting of Psalm 23, a hymn by New Zealand writer Joy Cowley and a confirmation hymn - just some of the listener requests in this week's programme. Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 14 January 2023
14 Jan 2023On this week's show Mark has music from the Byrds and Natalie Merchant, previews Billy Bragg's forthcoming New Zealand tour, spins a favourite from Fleetwood Mac and plays a Harry Nilsson take on an… Audio
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Worlds of Music 14 January, 2023
14 Jan 2023On this weeks show Trevor features an eclectic collection of trans-global sounds that have resonated on the Worlds of Music program over the last twelve months. Audio
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Alan Galbraith: The Life and Legacy of Jeff Beck
14 Jan 2023This week marked the passing of Jeff Beck, one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time. His skill and mastery of the guitar left a lasting impression on many in the industry including… Audio
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Gareth Shute: New Zealand musical gear innovations
14 Jan 2023New Zealanders ingenuity and number 8 wire mentality extends to local inventors and entrepreneurs, who have come up with some innovative gadgets to aid and inspire music makers in their creative… Audio
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Mario Caldato Jr. talks Brazillian music with Mark Williams
13 Jan 2023Mario Caldato talks Brazillian music with Mark Williams on On The Air with Mark and Kara. Audio
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Mohi Allen live in studio on On The Air With Mark and Kara
13 Jan 2023Kara Rickard talks to Mohi Allen about his music and he plays us one of his beauitful waiata. Audio
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Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54
Lisa Marie Presley, a musician and the only daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley, has died after being rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital, her mother said.
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Brad Baloo from the Nextmen live on On The Air
13 Jan 2023Brad Baloo from The Nextmen live on On The Air with Mark and Kara. Audio
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Norman Cook AKA Fat Boy Slim talks music on 'On The Air with Mark and Kara'
13 Jan 2023Fat Boy Slim joins us on 'On The Air' with Mark and Kara. Audio
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A Sample journey with Thomas Rose
13 Jan 2023Thomas Rose takes us on a Sample journey on On The Air with Mark and Kara. Audio
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Reiki Ruawai talks to Kara and Mark about his new music
12 Jan 2023Reiki Ruawai talks to Kara and Mark about his music, old and new. Audio
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