Music 101 for Saturday 15 March 2025
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Nitin Sawhney on A.I, protest and his musical languages
2:35 PM.Nitin Sawhney is a musician, composer, and producer known for fusing jazz, electronic, orchestral and Indian classical music. Born in 1964 in London to Indian immigrant parents, his work is deeply… Read more Audio
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One is Always Heading Somewhere by Womb
3:00 PM.The sibling trio deliver their most dynamic collection of tunes, mournful and anthemic while retaining their trademark mystique. Read more Audio
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Producer Joseph Patel on Sly Stone's legacy in new doco
3:15 PM.Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Without Sly Stone, there would be no Prince and no Parliament Funkadelic- he is an… Read more Audio
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The Mixtape: DJ Lady Shaka
4:00 PM.Shakaiah Perez aka Lady Shaka is a queer DJ hailing from Aotearoa, known for her eclectic, vibrant, and diverse sets that reflects her mixed Maori, Tahitian, Cape Verdean, Tokelauan, and Samoan… Read more Audio
1.20 Shihad's final show
For more than three decades, Shihad has been the beating heart of New Zealand rock. Formed in Wellington in 1988, the four piece built a legacy that spans nine studio albums, countless live shows, and anthems that have shaped generations.
From the raw energy of Churn to the chart-topping success of The General Electric and beyond, they’ve evolved, adapted, and remained one of the country’s most electrifying live acts.
But now, after 36 years, the journey is coming to an end.
Music journalist Amberleigh Jack was at the Spark Arena show last night, she phones Music 101 to discuss the highs, the lows, and the legacy of Shihad.
Shihad play their second to last show ever, ending the Loud Forever tour, on 14 March, 2025, at Auckland's Spark Arena. Photo: Supplied/ Nick Paulsen
2.15 The highlights of WOMAD 2025
So'omālō Iteni Schwalger, TAHI Presenter Photo: Tom Grut
We cross to WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) to get a taste of the global music, arts, and dance being celebrated this weekend in New Plymouth's picturesque Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Park.
RNZ’s So'omalo Iteni Schwalger phones in from WOMAD.
Jamaican singer Protoje + The Indiggnation performing at WOMAD 2025, New Plymouth. Photo: Fede Pagola
2.35 Nitin Sawhney on A.I, protest and his musical languages
Nitin Sawhney is a musician, composer, and producer known for fusing jazz, electronic, orchestral and Indian classical music.
Born in 1964 in London to Indian immigrant parents, his work is deeply influenced by his multicultural upbringing.
Despite his success, Sawhney has remained politically engaged, using his platform to discuss issues such as immigration, racism, and global conflict. His work often reflects his personal experiences growing up in a racially tense Britain, which shaped his perspective and artistic expression.
Nitin has released over a dozen solo albums and has collaborated with artists like Paul McCartney, Sting, Jeff Beck, Anoushka Shankar, and Norah Jones.
Nitin Sawhney speaks to Music 101 ahead of his slot at WOMAD.
Nitin Sawhney with Charlotte Ryan Photo:
3.15 Producer Joseph Patel on Sly Stone's legacy in new doco
Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Photo: Paper Monday
Without Sly Stone, there would be no Prince and no Parliament Funkadelic— he is an undeniable testament to his influence on the music world.
This legacy is at the heart of a new film titled Sly Lives! aka The Burden of Black Genius, directed by Questlove and produced by Joseph Patel and currently streaming on Disney+.
Maggie Tweedie spoke to Patel about Sly Stone's legacy.
Sly Stone, in the documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Photo: Stephen Paley
3.40 Review: One is Always Heading Somewhere by Womb
The sibling trio deliver their most dynamic collection of tunes, mournful and anthemic while retaining their trademark mystique.
Photo: Ted Black
4pm The Mixtape: DJ Lady Shaka
Shakaiah Perez aka Lady Shaka is a queer DJ hailing from Aotearoa, known for her eclectic, vibrant, and diverse sets that reflects her mixed Māori, Tahitian, Cape Verdean, Tokelauan, and Samoan heritage.
Since 2018, she’s been carving out her own unique space in the global scene, living in London and establishing herself as a Pacific club queen, indigenising dance floors.
In 2023, she was awarded the Creative New Zealand Award for her ground-breaking work in shaping contemporary music that transcends traditional genres within the Pacific Islander community.
On top of her DJing prowess, she’s also a talented dancer, having honed her skills as a former member of Parris Goebel’s Royal Family dance group — a talent she brings to life in her Boiler Room sets around the world.
Lady Shaka Photo:
Songs played on the show
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Vulfpeck - New Beastly
Japanese Breakfast - Orlando in Love
Bloc Party - Banquet
Shihad - Home Again
Shihad - Wait and See
Ratbag - look what you're doing to me
Commodores - Brick House
Arooj Aftab - raat ki rani (Khruangbin Remix)
TEEKS & Hollie Smith - Whakaaria Mai (How Great Thou Art)
Lontaluis - Glory
Throwing Muses - Summer of Love
LEAO - Musika Malie
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Etran de L'AÏr - Adounia
The Hongi Slicker & Kenny Sterling - Falling Off
Haim - Relationships
Delgres - Mo Jodi
47SOUL - Ya Kho
Delaney Davidson - Heaven Is Falling (feat. Reb Fountain)
3Ds - Hey Seuss
Tom Lark - Fuselage
Bon Iver -Walk Home
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Motte - Plateau
Hercules And Love Affair - Blind
MA - Decay (feat. Mato Wayuhi)
Vera Ellen - Sangria
Hamilton Leithauser - Knockin' Heart
The Shangri-Las - Remember (Walkin' in the Sand)
Cocoa Tea - Rocking Dolly
Lady Shaka's Mixtape songs:
Hinewehi Mohi - Kotahitanga
Te Vaka - Pate Pate
Pritam, Sunidhi Chauhan - Dhoom Machale
Vybz Kartel - Fever
Ciara feat Missy Elliott - 1,2 Step
Beyonce - Irreplaceable
E Tu - Lady Shaka
