The TAHI

Music, culture and laughs coming to you every Tuesday & Thursday. The TAHI crew catch up with your favourite local creatives and newsmakers, keeping you in the know on the goings-on.

Hosted by So'omālō Iteni Schwalger and Janay Harding

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Swiss & Aubrie Mitchell

Today on the show young Māori songwriter, producer and engineer Aubrie Mitchell tells Janay about her debut single ‘Secret’, reggae artist Swiss is back in the studio to chat with So’omālō about the release of his first album in over 10 years, and we discuss the do’s and don'ts of walk out songs!
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Arielwose & Coast Arcade

On the show today we have Leo and Thom from Coast Arcade in to tell us about their latest single ‘City Limits’, we also meet local singer-songwriter arielwose who chats to us about her latest waiata ‘in their eyes’ as well as her upcoming EP, and we review this year's niche Halloween fits.
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SPCA & Tyrun

Today on the show rising Pasifika RnB-pop artist Tyrun talks with So’omālō about his latest single ‘sailor’, Janay meets Penny the dog and Dr Alison Vaughan from SPCA New Zealand to chat fireworks and pets ahead of Guy Fawkes, and we put a twist on some famous motivational quotes.
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PAPERCITY & whero

The boss is away, and the mice are stressing! So'omalo and Janay work on bringing up their energy after a long weekend of not resting, as well as at the same time having Alex from PAPERCITY, and whero, joining them on the show to talk new music!
PAPERCITY & whero, guests on The TAHI.

CRYSTAL & Nganeko

On the show today Welly raised artist CRYSTAL is in to chat with us ahead of One’s To Watch, singer-songwriter Nganeko tells us about her dreamy news single ‘Simple Illusion’, and boss man Harry has some final words to say before he heads off to the states amidst the elections.
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WHO SHOT SCOTT & Sam Cullen

Today’s episode includes Janay chatting to Sam Cullen ahead of One’s To Watch, So’omālō talking to a very busy WHO SHOT SCOTT and we have a serious team hui in regards to our group chat situation, rakau kōrero and all.
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Em & Tusekah

Todays on the show, Recorder & Mix Engineer Em chats with So’omālō about her new album ‘Phases’, RnB/NeoSoul artist Tusekah is back on the show to talk to Janay about her latest single ‘Baby’s Breath’, and we reveal the awkward moments we've texted someone who's in the same room.
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Louis Baker & Goodspace

Today on the show soul musician Louis Baker is in to chat about music and medicine, Tāmaki based artist Goodspace has a kōrero with us about artistry and wellbeing, and Janay tells us how she really feels about staredowns.
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Joey Daymond & Daniella Smith

Today on the show award-winning comedian Joey Daymond chats with us about his upbringing as a Māori Fijian, former world champion boxer Daniella Smith also joins us and shares some core memories of her fighting career, and a surprise guest fills in for Janay after she went missing.
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First Reserve & Harry Ingram

Today on the show, retired bouncer So’omālō tells us how to efficiently get into a nightclub, Janay meets Wellington-based artist First Reserve who tells us about the ‘Alice’ in everyone's lives, and the Harrys’ take over when Matua Harry sits with Harry Ingram to chat about the grind of the music industry.
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Corrella & Gracie Moller

Today on the show three members of roots reggae band Corrella chat with Janay about when we can expect new waiata, friend of the show Gracie Moller is back in the studio to tell us what is means to be a Coca-Cola Girl, and we have a PSA for everyone and anyone with sweat glands.
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Nikau Grace & Dani Kionasina

Today on show storyteller and Teine Sāmoa behind Tagata Atamai Danielle Kionasina sits down with So’omālō to talk about her mahi in the community, 16-year-old Nikau Grace chats with Janay about performing in front of thousands during the haka world record, and we disclose the embarrassing moments we’ve merged words that definitely shouldn't be merged.
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Ersha Island 二沙岛 & Mental Health Awareness Week.

Today on the show sibling duo Dani and Tee from Ersha Island 二沙岛 joins us to talk about navigating their culture through music, Janay and Harry are hosting parties on the same day and So'omālō tries to decide who’s to attend, and we have a wānaga about Mental Health Awareness Week.
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CACO & Luke Combs?

On the show today. South Auckland raised Iraqi artist CACO talks to us about his latest single ‘omg’. We find why So’omālō and Luke Combs's similarities are more than just looks and Janay pitches a business idea that involves lying to animal lovers.
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Hemi Kelly & Garage Party Updates

On the show today the team bond over therapy, Waimirirangi chats with te Reo Māori kaiako and champion Hēmi Kelly who shares some tips around implementing the language, and we respond to the flood of comments on our TikTok about garage party hits.
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