Recent Music Stories
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Ukraine opera reopens to offer a place of solace
Opera stars are returning to the stage in Ukraine, amid the despair and destruction inflicted by Russia's invasion.
'Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary' is the name of that song, performed by the Lviv… Audio
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Blue Smoke: Soul From the Deeper South
Soul music has always been popular in New Zealand, and comes and goes in fashion. In the 60s and early 70s, local bands knew how to fill dancefloors with rhythm and blues from Memphis or Detroit. This… Audio
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Bluesman Plus
8 May 2022Bluesman Taj Mahal turns 80 on May 17th and he's still a presence - on the soundtrack of the film Licorice Pizza and in a new album with Ry Cooder, his blues buddy from six decades ago. Audio
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20 years of the NZTrio
8 May 202220 years of playing and 75 works commissioned specially for them over that time - the NZTrio is heading out around the country to celebrate their latest milestone this month. There are three new… Audio
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The legacy of country star Jodi Vaughan
8 May 2022If New Zealand had an equivalent of Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn, it would have to be singer, songwriter and survivor Jodi Vaughan. Jodi's back with a new album For the love of country… Audio
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Pene Pati: I'm Listening To This
8 May 2022Sol3 Mio star Pene Pati has a lot on this plate at the moment, which is the way we like things on this segment. He's missing everyone back home on Mother's Day, especially his own mother, Juliette, to… Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 8 May 2022
8 May 2022Celebrating Mother's Day this week with some hymns of praise to Mary, and Shirley Murray’s Loving Spirit. Audio
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Nashville Babylon 7 May 2022
7 May 2022On this week's show Mark has soul from Bettye Swann, reggae courtesy of the Slickers, mod jazz from Jimmy Smith plus classics from Big Star, Van Morrison, John Martyn plus Sandy Denny and Fairport… Audio
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NZ Music Month: 9 women making waves in jazz
7 May 2022In the first of four shows for NZ Music Month, Nick plays tracks from nine women making waves in NZ jazz. Artists include Jasmine Lovell-Smith, Lou'ana, Whirimako Black, Clo Chaperon, and Heather… Audio
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Inner City Blues
7 May 2022This week Nick plays swing with Joey DeFrancesco and Marquis Hill, salsa with Regina Carter, and a ballad with Hetty Kate. Audio
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The Mixtape: Dujon Cullingford
7 May 2022Charlotte invites NZ Record collector Dujon Cullingford to pick some rare NZ Music gems he has discovered over the years. Mary and the Maoris - Funky Broadway Blitz St Fuzz - Hard Times. New Zealand… Video, Audio
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Warren Ellis on the new documentary The Velvet Queen
Warren Ellis is an Australian musician who now lives in France. He plays in The Dirty Three , Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and was in Grinderman. He has also composed film scores with Nick Cave -… Audio
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Introducing - Arahi
7 May 2022This week we are introduced to Hawkes Bay artist - Arahi Video, Audio
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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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