Here's a somewhat accurate musical rundown of this week's Music 101:

2–3pm

UB40’s Robin and Duncan Campbell
Starting out as eight working class kids from Birmingham, England, UB40 became a massive selling band with a devoted following down under. However in 2008 frontman Ali Campbell left the band acrimoniously, while his brothers Duncan and Robin continued under the original name. Ahead of UB40’s Raggamuffin 2016 performance as part of UB40 Mk II, Trevor Reekie talks to the brothers Campbell about the litigation that now threatens their family relationship.

UB40

UB40 (L-to-R: Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Duncan Campbell, Earl Falconer, Jimmy Brown, Robin Campbell) Photo: Courtesy of UB40

Sleater-Kinney
Olympia, Washington rock outfit Sleater-Kinney return to New Zealand in the New Year, performing their first show here in 10 years – and the first since the trio announced a hiatus in 2006. Ahead of the visit, Emma Smith talks with singer and guitarist Corin Tucker about their break-up, make-up, and the band’s riot grrrl beginnings.

Sleater-Kinney

Sleater-Kinney (L-to-R: Janet Weiss, Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein) Photo: Courtesy of Sleater-Kinney

Yelawolf
Gadsen, Alabama-born rapper Yelawolf has deep family roots in the American South, and he wears his Southern heritage on his sleeve, even figuratively flying the Confederate flag despite its association with the Southern states’ history of slavery and racism. In New Zealand to bring his country-infused hip hop to local audiences for the first time, he talks to Sam Wicks about reclaiming his redneck roots.

Yelawolf

Yelawolf Photo: Ryan Smith

3–4pm

Headquarters: Pumice
Stefan Neville takes us to his Pt. Chev home for a session on the balcony. 

 
 

Introducing: The Naenae Express

The Naenae Express

The Naenae Express Photo: Courtesy of The Naenae Express

Anatomy of a Song Series 2: Princess Chelsea 'No Church on Sunday'
Anatomy of a Song is a radio series produced by our friends at RDU in Christchurch, in which Spanky Moore and selected New Zealand musicians dissect the different elements of one of their tracks, getting to the bottom of what makes that song special. This week he looks at Princess Chelsea’s 'No Church on Sunday'.

Princess Chelsea performing live at The Kings Arms

Princess Chelsea performing live at The Kings Arms Photo: Amanda Hailwood, courtesy of Cheese on Toast

Gig Guide

4-5pm

Aotearoa Futurism Part One: Space Maori and Astronesians
If Afrofuturism is where science fiction and technology meets popular culture of the African diaspora, could it be happening in Aotearoa too?  In part one of Aotearoa Futurism, Sophie Wilson and Dan Taipua put this question to hip hop artist Che Fu, psychedelic rock guitarist and peace ambassador, Billy TK Sr, and his son, vocalist and guitarist Mara TK of Electric Wire Hustle, to find out whether they identify as Space Maori.

Patea Maori Club’s Aku Raukura

The cover of Patea Maori Club’s Aku Raukura LP designed by Joe Wylie Photo: Joe Wylie

Amiria Grenell
Music is strictly a family affair for Christchurch’s Amiria Grenell. The folk singer songwriter and daughter of local country music singer, John Grenell, enlisted the help of her musical brothers during the recording of her latest album, Autumn. Yadana Saw speaks to Amiria about being onstage with all her family, including her daughter, Sienna, who joins her mum during a live session for Music 101.

Amiria Grenell

Amiria Grenell Photo: Jenny Rahman

Music played in this show

2-3pm

Artist: Rico Rodriquez
Song: The Count
Composer: Rodriquez
Album: Waireka Vibes
Label: Jamdown


Interview: UB40
Artist: UB40
Song: Food for Thought, Reefer Madness, 12 Bar
Composer: UB40
Album: Signing Off 
Label: Virgin

Artist: UB40
Song: Many Rivers to Cross
Composer: J.Cliff 
Album: The Best of UB40
Label: Virgin

Artist: UB40
Song: Red Red Wine
Composer: N.Diamond 
Album: The Best of UB40
Label: Virgin

Artist: UB40
Song: One In Ten, Rat In Mi Kitchen, Promises and Lies, Sing Our Own Song
Composer: UB40 
Album: The Best of UB40
Label: Virgin

Artist: UB40
Song: Reggae Music (Live)
Composer: UB40 
Album: Live at Montreux
Label: Virgin


 

Artist: The Slits
Song: Spend, Spend, Spend
Composer: The Slits
Album: Cut
Label: Island


Interview: Corin Tucker of Sleater Kinney
Artist: Sleater Kinney
Song: Jumpers
Composer: Sleater Kinney
Album: The Woods
Label: Sub Pop 

Artist: Sleater Kinney
Song: Dig Me Out
Composer: Sleater Kinney
Album: Dig Me Out
Label: Kill Rock Stars

Artist: Bikini Kill
Song: Rebel Girl
Composer: Bikini Kill
Album: New Radio
Label: Kill Rock Stars

Artist: Sleater Kinney
Song: Entertain
Composer: Sleater Kinney
Album: The Woods
Label: Sub Pop 

Artist: Sleater Kinney
Song: Price Tag
Composer: Sleater Kinney
Album: No Cities To Love
Label: Sub Pop 

Artist: Sleater Kinney
Song: Modern Girl
Composer: Sleater Kinney
Album: The Woods
Label: Sub Pop

 

Artist: Lizzo
Song: Jang a Lang
Composer: Lizzo
Album: Big GRRRL Small World
Label:


 

Interview: Yelawolf
Artist: Yelawolf feat. Raekwon
Song: Tonight, You Belong to Me
Composer: M.Atha, C.Woods 
Album: Trunk Muzik
Label: Ghet-O-Vision

Artist: Yelawolf
Song: Pop the Trunk
Composer: M.Atha
Album: Trunk Muzik
Label: Ghet-O-Vision

Artist: Yelawolf
Song: American You
Composer: M.Atha, M.Ho, M.Mathers, L.Resto 
Album: Love Story
Label: Shady, Interscope 

Artist: Yelawolf
Song: Box Chevy V
Composer: M.Atha, M.Ho, W.Washington, M.Hartnett, M.Hayes, A.Young, S.Carter, S.Storch 
Album: Love Story
Label: Shady, Interscope 

Artist: Yelawolf
Song: To Whom It May Concern
Composer: M.Atha
Album: Unreleased
Label: Private

Artist: Yelawolf
Song:Ball and Chain
Composer: M.Atha
Album: Love Story
Label: Shady, Interscope

 


3-4pm

Artist: Toy Love
Song: Sheep
Composer: Toy Love
Album: Toy Love
Label: Flying Nun

 

Headquarters: Pumice
Artist: Pumice
Song: Trophy
Composer: Neville
Album: Unreleased
Label: RNZ Recording

Artist: The Coolies
Song: Phony
Composer: The Coolies
Album: Kaka
Label:

Artist: The Naenae Express
Song: Sea Anemone 
Composer: S. Kendall
Album: Sea Anemone 
Label: The Naenae Express

 

Anatomy of a Song: Princess Chelsea
Artist: Princess Chelsea
Song: No Church on Sunday
Composer: J.Lee
Album: The Great Cybernetic Depression
Label: Lil' Chief Records

 

 

4-5pm

 


Artist: Parliament
Song: P- Funk
Composer: Parliament
Album: Mothership Connection
Label: Casablanca

 

South Pacific Futurism Pt 1
Artist: Jimi Hendrix
Song: Valleys of Neptune
Composer: Hendrix
Album: Valleys of Neptune
Label: SONY 640562

Artist: The Shadows
Song: Peace Pipe
Composer: Paramour
Album: The Shadows: In the 60s
Label: EMI 792765 

Artist: Human Instinct
Song: Stoned Guitar
Composer: Tekahika,Greer,Waide
Album: Stoned Guitar
Label: ASCENSION 560736

Artist: Billy TK’s Powerhouse
Song: Beyond the Material Sky
Composer: Billy TK’s Powerhouse
Album: Life Beyond the Material Sky: The St. James Concert
Label: GEMA lw 4021/22

Artist: Jimi Hendrix
Song: Stone Free
Composer: Hendrix
Album: Valleys of Neptune
Label: SONY 640562

Artist: Lee Scratch Perry
Song: Message from the Black Ark Studios 
Composer: Lee Scratch Perry
Album: Jamaican E.T.
Label: Sanctuary/Trojan

Artist: Lee Scratch Perry
Song: Super Ape
Composer: Lee Scratch Perry
Album: Super Ape
Label: Island

Artist: Flying Lotus
Song: Theme
Composer: Stephen Ellison
Album: You’re Dead!
Label: WARP 610256

Artist: Sun Ra
Song: Future
Composer: Sun Ra
Album: Jazz by Sun Ra
Label: REALGONE 131621

Artist: Afrika Bambaataa
Song: Planet Rock
Composer: Baker, Robie, Soul Sonic Force
Album: Afrika Bambaataa: Looking For The Perfect Beat: 1980-1985 (Compilation
Label: TOMMY BOY 981457

Artist: Missy Elliott ft. Pharell
Song: WTF (Where They From)
Composer: Elliott, Williams
Album: Block Party
Label: Goldmind / Atlantic

Artist: Che Fu
Song: Waka (Remix)
Composer: Ness
Album: Waka
Label: BMG 678482

Artist: Mammane Sani
Song: Tunan
Composer: Sani
Album: Mammane Sani et son Orgue
Label: Sahel Sounds

Artist: EWH
Song: The Spirit; If these Are Last Days
Composer: EWH
Album: Love Can Prevail 
Label: EWH promoaeons

Artist: Mara TK
Song: Hikoi feat. Hone Tuwhare's 1975 Land March poem; Strong Wind Through The Trees
Composer: Mara TK
Album: Hikoi the Soundtrack
Label: private

Artist: Che Fu
Song: Top Floor
Composer: Ness 
Album: Navigator
Label: SONY 504584

Artist: Che Fu & DLT
Song: Chains (remix)
Composer: Thomson,Ness,McNaughton
Album: Chains
Label: RCA 139352

Artist: Che Fu
Song: Machine Talk
Composer: Ness
Album: 2b S.pacific
Label: BMG 162992

Artist: Che Fu
Song: He Kotahi
Composer: Levi,Ness
Album: Navigator
Label: SONY 504584

Artist: Che Fu
Song: The Natural
Composer: Waddams,Ness
Album: Navigator
Label: SONY 504584

Artist: NPME (New Pacific Music Ensemble)
Song: Moontide
Composer: McMillan, Nicholas
Album: Avaiki
Label: PACIFICECHOES

 

 

Artist: Da Multi Snake
Song: Mali Milengeni
Composer: Da Multi Snake
Album: Volume 2
Label: Shangaan Bang Records

 

Artist: Tiny Ruins and Hamish Kilgour
Song: Tread Softly
Composer: Fullbrook
Album: Hurtling Through
Label: Flying Out


Amiria Grenell in Session
Artist: Amiria Grenell
Song: Tonight, You Belong to Me
Composer: David, Rose
Album: Unreleased
Label: RNZ Recording

Artist: Amiria Grenell
Song: Seasalt
Composer: Amiria Grenell
Album: Autumn
Label: RNZ Recording