Recent Music Stories
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Marvin Gaye: Never-before heard music resurfaces in Belgium
Lawyer says there are 66 demos of new songs on a cache of cassette tapes that have lain hidden in Belgium for more than 40 years.
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Lizzo says she 'quits' after 'lies' against her
In an Instagram post, the pop star said she was tired of being ridiculed for her looks and character.
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Hymns on Sunday, 31 March 2024
31 Mar 2024Celebrate Easter Sunday with favourite Easter hymns, including Jesus Christ is risen today, Thine be the glory, and the New Zealand Easter hymn Christ is alive! Audio
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Nashville Babylon - Sat 30 Mar 2024
30 Mar 2024On this week's Nashville Babylon there's blues from Howlin' Wolf, a track from Judee Sill's 1971 debut album, reggae courtesy of the Congos plus classic R'n'B from the Coasters. Audio
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Mirror suits and serenades: The allure of Chris Isaak
Even a famous singer like Chris Isaak suffers from imposter syndrome - 'I write music and then I go: 'Who wants to hear this?' But I can't help myself,' he tells RNZ's Music 101. Audio
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All About That Bass
30 Mar 2024Inspired by an album from Viennese bass player Gina Schwartz, Nick presents a show of bass-led music - including players like Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, and Linda Oh. Audio
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The Fuzzy Robes: recording psychedelic prayers in NZ churches
30 Mar 2024Shannon Fowler is part of the The Fuzzy Robes, a psychedelic indie collective who record their irresistible incantations in churches throughout New Zealand. The band spans Tamaki Makaurau and Otautahi… Audio
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NZ’s Mountain Boy: staying true to music in the Spotify age
30 Mar 2024Aaron Clarke is the singer/songwriter behind Mountain Boy. He talks openly about the pressure on musicians to seek attention in the Spotify age and how he stays true to what's important. The… Audio
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Church & AP showcase their unique brand of creativity on Postal
30 Mar 2024So'omalo Schwalger reviews a masterful new release from the local hip-hop duo. Video, Audio
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On Bright Future Adrianne Lenker is as beguiling as ever
30 Mar 2024Tony Stamp assesses a countrified new solo release from the Big Thief frontperson. Video, Audio
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Gin Wigmore on sharing a stage with Tom Jones in Napier
30 Mar 2024Gin Wigmore is preparing to share the stage with Tom Jones who will headline Harvest Moon in Napier. The New Zealand born singer/songwriter has released platinum albums and created music for film and… Audio
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Chris Isaak: 'My song-writing is a pencil and a guitar'
30 Mar 2024Legendary US singer, songwriter Chris Isaak chats, strums, and serenades Charlotte Ryan ahead of his New Zealand show. Over his 40 year career he's written 13 critically acclaimed studio albums and… Audio
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80s NZ Jazz Fusion
29 Mar 2024Nick looks in on 1980s NZ jazz fusion band Space Case. Plus tracks from Charles Mingus, and Cuban/NYC band Orquesta Akokán. Audio
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New community, same credo
28 Mar 2024Julian Raphael talks about bringing the spirit of community singing to Taranaki, where participation is key (even if you're slightly off). Video, Audio
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Music Critic: Dianne Swann
28 Mar 2024This week Dianne Swann talks with Jesse about the new album fromWelsh singer-songwriter, Gruff Rhys - Sadness Sets Me Free. Audio
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The TAHI 28/3/24
On today’s show, guest appearances from emerging musicians Reiki Ruawai as well as Hone who chat with So’omālō about their latest tracks, and we discuss the origins of the heimlich. Audio
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Moment of Calm: The hissing of late summer lawns
27 Mar 2024As we slip into autumn we invite you to relax to the sound of late summer. Audio
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The very talented Mr Carter
27 Mar 2024NZ pianist and cellist Benjamin Carter has won a scholarship to study music at London's Royal College of Music, and no, he hasn't decided which instrument to specialise in. Maybe he never will. Video, Audio
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First song: Andrew Paley
27 Mar 2024For our first song today we meet Andrew Paley who's in Aotearoa to perform for the first time. He's a Chicago based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer on his way to visit family in the South… Audio
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Inmo Yang and the Korean trifecta
26 Mar 2024Brilliant young Korean violinist Inmo Yang is bringing the music of Korean composer Unsuk Chin to Auckland. Video, Audio
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Is big business stifling music creativity?
26 Mar 2024The same private equity firms that have made leveraged buyouts two words employees have come to dread, are pouring billions of dollars into buying up the music catalogs of artists like Bob Dylan, Tina… Audio
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Music feature: Dinah Lee
26 Mar 2024Today we look back on the incredible career of Dinah Lee. Dr Kimberly Cannady, a senior lecturer in ethnomusicology at Victoria University is writing a book about the 60s musical icon. Audio
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The TAHI 26/3/24
On todays show, Evie is back with a brand new look! Tween stars of Aotearoa’s latest feature film The Mountain give us some behind the scenes insight, and we yap along with musician YAHYAH who tells… Audio
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