Recent Music Stories
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The TAHI 30/4/24
On today's show we chat about Mothers Day do’s and don'ts, local rock band Death Chemist squeeze on the couch and chat with Evie about their latest track, and Auckland-based artist Crystal Chen has a… Audio
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Book review: My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand
Ralph McAllister reviews My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand published by Century. Audio
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Vera Ellen and Georgia Gets By say 'no' to SXSW Festival
30 Apr 2024Two New Zealand artists have cancelled their appearances at a major US music festival in protest at the event's defence industry sponsors.
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The Chills' Martin Phillipps to sell record collection
30 Apr 2024The Chills lead singer Martin Phillipps is selling much of his beloved pop culture collection on TradeMe to help pay for repairs to his house. Phillipps spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Interviewing Tina Turner, Russell Baillie reminisces
Today we go back to 1994, when kiwi music reviewer Russell Baillie interviewed the one and only Tina Turner. TRussell speaks to Jesse. Audio
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What's the secret behind Taylor's success?
Here's what the record-breaking singer has in common with the Beatles, Beyonce and Elton John, a music expert tells RNZ's Sunday Morning. Video, Audio
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A Tribute to Henry Mancini
28 Apr 2024William Dart salutes Henry Mancini, born 100 years ago, a man whose music provided a stylish backdrop for the best of America's mainstream popular culture. Audio
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Teremoana Rapley reveals she's living with inoperable brain cancer
28 Apr 2024The award-winning musician announced the diagnosis days after winning a top honor at the Taite Music Awards.
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Taylor Swift and the Axis chord progression
28 Apr 2024The Axis Chord Progression is a run of four chords named after Aussie music-comedy trio Axis Of Awesome. Video, Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 28 April 2024
28 Apr 2024A great rendition of William Kethe's hymn All people that on earth do dwell begins this week's programme. You can also hear harvest hymns, and hymns of thanksgiving. Audio
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Peter Hook talks Joy Division, New Order and why he's considering moving to Auckland
27 Apr 2024"There's very few places in the world where I've turned around and thought 'this is where I should be' but Auckland is one of them." Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 27 April 2024
27 Apr 2024On this week's Nashville Babylon there's classic blues from Ma Rainey and Freddie King, soul courtesy of Otis Redding and Nina Simone, reggae from Marcia Griiffith plus Cat Power covering Jackson… Audio
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How recording their latest album helped Sleater-Kinney work through 'incredible grief'
In the wake of a personal tragedy, writing songs gave them "a sense of purpose", singer Corin Tucker tells Music 101. Audio
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The Mixtape: Travelling Pianist Mike Howie
27 Apr 2024Mike Howie shares some of his favourite music with Charlotte Ryan. Audio
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Sleater Kinney: Working through grief with music
27 Apr 2024Band member Corin Tucker speaks to Charlotte Ryan from backstage in Philadelphia. Audio
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'The band from Wellington': DARTZ on success and Europe tour
27 Apr 2024DARTZ join Charlotte Ryan in the studio before they head off on their first UK and Europe tour. Audio
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Pearl Jam are best when they stick to the basics on Dark Matter
27 Apr 2024Tony Stamp reviews the 12th album by the veteran rockers. Video, Audio
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Fabiana Palladino excels at glitter-ball balladry on her self-titled debut
27 Apr 2024Tony Stamp reviews a wonderfully sincere and well-crafted album of 80s-inflected synth-pop. Video, Audio
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UK jazz star Shabaka encourages us to Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace on his collaborative new album
27 Apr 2024The saxophone maestro pivots to flute on a cosmic, guest-heavy solo outing. Audio
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Backstage at the Taite Music Awards
Charlotte Ryan speaks to the nominated musicians and winners at the event which celebrates the independent spirit and independently signed artists. Audio
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Peter Hook talks Joy Division and New Order
27 Apr 2024When the members of British band Joy Division were despondent, singer Ian Curtis was always the one that "picked them up", says bass player Peter Hook. "[Ian's] dream was to play Joy Division's music… Audio
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from New Zealand band Ha the Unclear, a 2022 track from Adelaide-based band Workhorse, and the debut album from artist Mandy, entitled Lawn Girl. Audio
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Pianist Liam Wooding
26 Apr 2024Morton Trio pianist Liam Wooding talks with David Morriss about his recent experiences as a Fulbright Scholar in the United States, and the concert of sextets the Trio (and friends) are currently… Audio
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
26 Apr 2024Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm 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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