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On this week's show Mark has blues from Billie Holiday and John Lee Hooker, reggae courtesy of Marcia Griffiths, a classic cut from the Clash and Ranking Roger, a brace of tracks from Bob Dylan and… Audio

Award winning musician, Tami Neilson has proved that dreams do come true.

Since a young child touring with her Neilson family band, she always looked up to and dreamed of performing with Willie… Video, Audio

This Good Friday special edition of Nashville Babylon sees Mark playing soul and gospel from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and Bessie Smith plus classic tracks from the Handsome Family, Don… Audio

New Zealand based Tami Neilson's teasing fans today - releasing a duet she recorded with the legendary Willie Nelson. Tami talks to Jesse about 'Beyond the Stars'. Audio

One of our most prolific musicians Delaney Davidson has been invited to be Massey University's artist in residence for 2022 and 2023. He talks to Jesse about what the appointment means. Audio

This week on Lost and Found, a special seasonal selection with hardly a carol in sight. Today's episode is dedicated to friends and whānau near and far, and songs to keep the day's spirits blissful… Video, Audio

On this week's show Mark plays blues from the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Etta James, new music courtesy of Sturgill Simpson and Jenny Mitchell plus a 2 Tone classic from the Specials. Audio

For years female country artists in North America have been told by radio programmers that they are the "tomatoes" of an all-male salad. In other words, they are the garnish and their music should be… Audio

Twenty of the most entertaining live classical music performances from the United Kingdom are being broadcast on RNZ Concert this month, and millions of people overseas have heard our music over the… Video

In this first ever episode of Lost and Found, Yadana Saw discovers and revisits songs that have been playing on her home stereo during lockdown. Video, Audio

Charlotte joins Kathryn to talk about the debut of a new single this morning from alternative folk artist Reb Fountain, plays a Tami Neilson cover of a Joni Mitchell song and shares something for… Audio

Matariki re-appears, Whānui starts its flight. Being the sign of the new year! Celebrate by checking out some of the awesome music events happening across Aotearoa.  Video

Our guest curating her Mixtape is musician Ria Hall. An amazing female force in the NZ music scene who has won multiple awards and earned much critical acclaim for her solo releases and collaborations… Audio

Delaney Davidson is an award-winning artist best known for his gothic folk country persona and prolific output who has also played an important and influential role in local music as producer… Audio

Celebrated country star Tami Neilson has taken home Best Country Music Artist and Best Country Song at the 2021 Country Music Awards. 

Tami joins Charlotte on the phone to chat about her big win, and… Audio

Celebrated country star Tami Neilson has taken home Best Country Music Artist and Best Country Song at the 2021 Country Music Awards. Video

2021 Finalists for Best Country Artist and Song Announced Video

On this week's show Mark has birthday tunes for Tami Neilson, reggae from the Slickers, classic blues courtesy of Magic Sam and Fleetwood Mac plus Giant Sand covering Lee Hazlewood. Audio

Split Enz, Tami Neilson, The Phoenix Foundation and Teeks - all Kiwi acts who've been invited to reimagine their songs with a full orchestra. Now it's the rather unlikely turn of pop superstar Benee… Audio