Featured Music Stories
Realising a dying man's wish: recording Matt Dibble's 24 Preludes & Fugues
When his close friend Matt Dibble died suddenly, Jon Hargreaves was determined to realise Matt's dream to have his preludes and fugues recorded by the pianist Freddy Kempf. Video, Audio
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Playing for the love of music
28 Nov 2024Rowena Cullen talks about being part of the ongoing success of Wellington City Orchestra. Audio
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New Horizons: The Countdown Begins
24 Nov 2024Nearing the end of his 45th and final year of New Horizons, William Dart starts a countdown. In this fifth from last programme he features local music from Luca George, Revulva, Casual Healing, and Wendyhouse. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 24 November 2024
24 Nov 2024Christ the King Sunday is a 20th century addition to the church calendar, introduced by Pope Pius XI in the 1920s. We're marking it today with hymns including Rejoice! the Lord is King and Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour. Audio
RNZ Concert
RNZ Concert is New Zealand’s fine music network. Concert promotes New Zealand music and composition and features live broadcasts of concerts and recitals, as well as international content from other public radio broadcasters, podcasts, and on-demand programmes.
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From New Zealand to the Green
2 Dec 2024WATCH: Our new documentary film showcases the true antipodean flavour of New Zealand pipe-banding, as Kiwis from all walks of life show what it takes to make it to Scotland and compete at the World Pipe Band Championships.
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New Horizons: 'Splash of Anarchic'
1 Dec 2024With four programmes to go in the Countdown to the end of New Horizons, William Dart can't resist the spurring on of Daniel Beban's terrific new book, Future Jaw-Clap, to investigate the wild and wonderful musical world of Wellington's Primitive Art Group and the Braille Collective. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 1 December 2024
1 Dec 2024The season of Advent begins today – a time of waiting and expectation leading up to Christmas. Sing along to favourite Advent hymns including O come, Emmanuel and Come, thou long-expected Jesus. Audio
Featured Music Programmes
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Nashville Babylon: 30 November 2024
30 Nov 2024RNZ Music Presentation On this week's show there's blues from Magic Sam, a classic soul cut from James Carr, gospel courtesy of Sister Wynonna Carr, new music… Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 23 November 2024
23 Nov 2024On this week's show there's ska from Phyllis Dillon, blues from Mike Henderson and Pee Wee Crayton, Wanda Jackson covering Bob Dylan plus an all time classic… Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 30 November 2024
23 Nov 2024On this week's show there's blues from Magic Sam, a classic soul cut from James Carr, gospel courtesy of Sister Wynonna Carr, new music from Chuck Prophet plus… Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 16 November 2024
16 Nov 2024This week's Nashville Babylon features classic soul from Anne Peebles and Alabama Shakes, blues courtesy of Earl Hooker and Howlin' Wolf plus birthday tunes for… Audio
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Music Critic: Clara Luciana and Tessa de Lyon
2:12 pm todayTony Stamp introduces us to new music: Tout le Monde (sauf toi) by Clara Luciana and Offend You by Tessa de Lyon. Audio
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Spotify users eagerly wait for 'Wrapped' day
Christmas may be on the way, but there's another big end of year event about to happen, 'Spotify Wrapped' day. Digital entertainment journalist Jogai Bhatt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Chch Pasifika artists spark conversations through music album
A new album coming out of Christchuch is all about being a Pacific artist in the south island and not being in the bigger Pasifika populations in the North Island. Audio
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Hamo Dell
On today's show, we're fresh off a team photoshoot and spilling all the awkward behind-the-scenes moments we hope don't show up in the final pics! Plus, Hamo Dell joins Janay to talk about her latest… Audio
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Elton John says he has lost his eyesight
Music legend Elton John has told a theatre audience in London he has lost his sight after struggling to recover from an eye infection earlier in the year.
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Troye Sivan review: A sweaty blur of euphoric bliss
3 Dec 2024For 75 minutes on Monday night, Auckland's Spark Arena was transformed into a euphoric nightclub experience for the closing night of Troye Sivan's Something To Give Each Other Tour.
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When the pipes called, John Selwood answered
2 Dec 2024John Selwood talks about why he decided to direct 12,000 Miles, a documentary about the New Zealanders who went to the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland. Video, Audio
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12,000 Miles | Episode 1: Ground Work
2 Dec 2024In the first of a three-part series, bands from Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland travel to Scotland to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships. Video
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12,000 Miles | Episode 2: Circadian Clocks
2 Dec 2024In part two of 12,000 Miles, we follow four Kiwi bands as they land in Glasgow, adjust to the time difference, and prepare for their first competitions. Video
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12,000 Miles | Episode 3: 'The Green'
2 Dec 2024In our final episode, it's down to the wire as the bands face the judges in their final performances. Video
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Rock legends ZZ Top announce New Zealand shows
2 Dec 2024The rock'n'roll legends will bring their Elevation Tour to Auckland's Spark Arena and Wellington's TSB Arena next May.
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Artist Vallé on Papua New Guinea, barbering and lyrics
2 Dec 2024Vallé's exploration of his roots has taken him on a journey of many sorts. In this episode of Here Now, he talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about the impact that's had on his life.
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Worlds of Music 1 December 2024
1 Dec 2024Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
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Indie icon Kim Deal's singing voice is as cool and comforting as ever on her solo debut
1 Dec 2024Tony Stamp reviews Breeders singer Kim Deal's solo debut, and a piano-based album from Wellington musician Tess de Lyon.
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Corrella: 'We got into this for fun, love of music and performing'
1 Dec 2024Corrella have come a long way since trying to fit "an eight-person band into the Portland Public House." Audio
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Nobody Loves You More by Kim Deal
1 Dec 2024The indie icon, known for The Breeders and Pixies, presents her solo debut. Audio
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Corrella on their rapid rise, and second album Skeletons
1 Dec 2024Tony Stamp sits down with Pipwharauroa Campbell and Te Naawe Tupe to hear about their beginnings in the NZ Navy, and the follow up to their succesful debut. Audio
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Tessa's Album by Tessa de Lyon
1 Dec 2024An album of sparse, piano-led tunes from the frontperson of Wellington band Mystery Waitress. Audio
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Essential New Zealand Albums: Doug Jerebine Is Jesse Harper
1 Dec 2024From learning guitar in Dargaville to seeking enlightenment in India, Doug Jerebine's musical journey has been a richly textured one.
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Locals excited as concerts at Eden Park to double
30 Nov 2024The stadium can now host up to 12 concerts a year, and nearby bars and restaurants are set to benefit. Audio
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Burnt out and heartbroken? Porridge Radio could be your new soundtrack
30 Nov 2024For Dana Margolin, the hopeful spirit of her band Porridge Radio's new album is captured in words she doesn't remember writing. Audio
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Lou Donaldson
30 Nov 2024Lou Donaldson was an alto sax player, whose smooth and groovy sound defined jazz in the 1960s. Nick Tipping takes a look back at Lou Donaldson's remarkable career. Audio
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The Mixtape: Paddy Gower - from pessimist to optimist
30 Nov 2024Our guest picking the music is New Zealand journalist Patrick Gower. Paddy started his career on the graveyard shift at the Herald, moving on to become a self-described 'attack dog' political… Audio
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