Ladi6
Ladi6 and Parks select their favourite NZ album
Joining Mark and Kara is the award winning, musical legends, the dynamic duo Ladi6 and Parks. They've had a big couple months touring the world, and they're not slowing down yet so they fill us in on… Audio
Essential Albums: Ladi 6 - The Liberation Of...
When the single 'Like Water' hit the New Zealand top ten in early 2011 it established Ladi6 as this country's major R&B star. But that success was just one milestone in a long journey, and the song… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition:6 September 2023
In Pocket Edition this week Ladi6 is lauded a laureate for her contribution to the arts. Maggie Tweedie sits down with Slowdive to reflect on the bands legacy in the shoegaze scene. And we hear fresh… Audio
New Arts Laureate, Ladi6
A local queen of hip-hop, soul and R&B, Ladi6 (MNZM) has released several critically acclaimed albums spanning multiple genres. Now she has received this year's Arts Foundation Laureates 'Theresa… Audio
NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 6: Ladi6 "Like Water"
Ladi6 drew on her relationship with husband and writing partner, Brent Park, in the effortlessly crafted 2011 single "Like Water." Video
The Mixtape : A Waiata Anthems Special
This week on the Mixtape we celebrate Waiata Anthems week, and we hear from the artists themselves.
Moana Maniapoto, Ladi 6, Barnaby Weir, and Yah Yah, tell us about their journey on the Waiata… Audio
Julien Dyne on his new album 'Modes'
Acclaimed New Zealand producer and multi-instrumentalist, Julien Dyne has released his fifth solo album, Modes.
Julien was the drummer for the Opensouls, Tyra and the Tornadoes and he currently… Audio
Julien Dyne on his new album 'Modes'
Julien has drummed for Opensouls , Tyra and the Tornadoes and currently drums for Ladi 6, Avondale Bowling Club and in many Jazz groups - he has just released his 5th solo album MODES. Audio
Ladi6 and Parks bring back 'The Alpha Sessions'
After a 6 year hiatus, Ladi6 and Parks have announced the return of The Alpha Sessions. The Alpha Sessions are a run of shows where Ladi & Parks transfer their studio set up, to smaller, intimate… Audio
Hip-hop hooray: 47 years of hip hop music
Hip hop turned 47 last month. RNZ Music's Yadana Saw will explain how an art form from the Bronx became one of the world's most popular forms of music. She'll tackle the unfair rap, rap has received… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 292: NZIFF/Ladi6
In this week's Pocket Edition, Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan speaks with producer and flicks.co.nz film reviewer Tony Stamp about the musical offerings from this year's NZIFF programme and Ladi6 takes… Audio
Ladi6 picks her favourite hip hop tracks
The NZ star features in ep 4 of our hip hop doco series reflecting on her trio Sheelahroc. She joined Charlotte to talk about some of her favourite tracks. Audio
Cultural Ambassador - New Zealand Hip Hop history
Brad 'DJ Sticky Fingaz" Warrington continues the story of New Zealand Hip Hop. Tonight we go back to the early 2000's and the emergence of the Christchurch scene. Audio
The Sampler: Teal by Julien Dyne
Julien Dyne knows how to make the people dance, as Nick Bollinger discovers. Audio
Ladi6: Back on the road after a tough year
Local RnB singer Ladi6 has had a big year: she’s undergone two vocal surgeries, released a critically acclaimed EP, and taken home an armful of awards. Video, Audio
Theme of community support strong at Pacific music's big night
Pacific music on show in Aotearoa New Zealand at the 14th annual Vodafone Pacific Music Awards. Audio
In NZ's 'bro-conomy' music industry, girls sing while boys play
Rose Matafeo talks with Jessie Moss, Ladi6, Dianne Swann and Geneva Alexander-Marsters about life and work for women in the music scene in Aotearoa. Audio
Lorde makes clean sweep at NZ music awards
Lorde has won six Tuis at the New Zealand music awards tonight, including album of the year, single of the year and artist of the year. See the full list of winners.
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