Recent Music Stories
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The Sampler: Kae Tempest, Ry Cooder & Taj Mahal, SR Mpofu
7 May 2022Tony Stamp reviews the latest from British poet and musician Kae Tempest, and several new instalments from Tāmaki beatmaker SR Mpofu, while Elliott Childs assesses the reunion of legendary singers/… Audio
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Eye TV's Sean Sturm on their career
7 May 2022Sean Sturm has successfully merged his experience as a musician with his occupation as a teacher of philosophy at Auckland University. As he puts it he is a ‘philosopher of education’. He talks to… Video, Audio
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Worlds of Music 7 May 2022
7 May 2022Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
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How to Loiter In a Turf War, by Coco Solid
Charlotte Ryan talks to Jessica Hansell aka Coco Solid about her new book published by Penguin “How to Loiter In a Turf War”
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Playing Favourites with Lyttelton legend Al Park
7 May 2022Al Park is about to release his first solo album in 20 years, Pony, featuring songs written from the 1970s to now. Video, Audio
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Country halls come to life with indie music sessions
Tiny country halls in Hawke's Bay are ringing to the sound of music as creator, curator and roadie Jamie Macphail takes his Small Hall Sessions around the province. Video, Audio
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Wellington Jazz Festival 2021: Tararua and Friends, Te Karanga o ngā Whētu
6 May 2022Pōneke-based ensemble Tararua uses taonga pūoro and traditional western instruments to create soundscapes that are uniquely of Aotearoa. This concert focuses on stars that have significance within… Video, Audio
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
6 May 2022Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
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Tash Sultana coming to NZ to perform in October
6 May 2022Acclaimed Australian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer and engineer Tash Sultana is heading to New Zealand in October to perform at the Spark Arena in Auckland. They join Jesse on… Audio
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NZ Live French For Rabbits
6 May 2022Today French For Rabbits singer Brooke Singer, talks to Jesse about their latest album and current tour. We also get to play some live recordings from the band's session at the Vogelmorn Bowling Club.
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Music reviewer Grant Smithies
6 May 2022Produced by Velvet Underground's John Cale and subsequently disowned by lead singer Jonathan Richman, Grant says the Modern Lovers' 1976 debut album remains one of the all-time greats. We'll hear two… Audio
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Music 101 Pocket Edition 5 May 2022
5 May 2022In this week's Pocket Edition, Charlotte Ryan speaks with masked country musician ORVILLE PECK ahead of his sold out NZshow - and announces live on air - and calls the 2022 Folk Music Award winner for… Audio
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ADAMS: Scheherazade 2
5 May 2022Performed by Clara-Jumi Kang and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra during their Cimbalom concert at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ… Audio
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LISZT: Hungarian Rhapsody No2
5 May 2022An arrangement for the cimbalom, performed by Jeno Lisztes at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ Concert. Audio
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LISZTES: Improvisation for Cimbalom
5 May 2022Performed by Jeno Lisztes at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ Concert. Audio
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KODÁLY: Háry János Suite
5 May 2022Performed by Jeno Lisztes and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra during their Cimbalom concert at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ… Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra: Tall Tales
5 May 2022The Auckland Philharmonia Music presents a programme featuring the Hungarian instrument, the cimbalom. Audio
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Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
5 May 2022Today Matthew Crawley talks to Jesse about music from Karl Blau and the released of the album, Woodenhead Soundtrack re-imagined. Audio
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Great album: Woodenhead original soundtrack and Woodenhead Reimagined
5 May 2022The double album vinyl release includes the original soundtrack and an EP of new 'Reimagined' songs plus bonus tracks available on streaming services. Marc Chesterman has charged the talents of… Audio
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NZ Spoken word performers headed to Canada
A trio that combines spoken word with classical accompaniment has been invited to perform at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. To tell Jesse about it, the group's spoken word poet Sharn Maree… Audio
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A look back to 80s music in NZ
Today's music feature heads back to the decade that style forgot - the 80s. Andrea Sanders, more commonly known as the co-founder of the musical group the Beatgirls, has written a show celebrating all… Audio
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APO gets new Cimbalom and an expert tutorial
3 May 2022Auckland Philarmonia Orchestra has just taken possession of a specially commissioned Cimbalom instrument for future performances. Cimbalom player Jeno Lisztes. and Eric Renkin talk to Jesse Mulligan.
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Bach by Candlelight
2 May 2022Bach by Candlelight is a divine selection of some of Bach’s highly spiritual, passionate and uplifting works.
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Blue Smoke: Women Singers
1 May 2022When it comes to gender equity and the history of New Zealand popular music, without question women musicians have been poorly served. Singers such as Dinah Lee, Alison Durbin and the Chicks are… Audio
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