WOMAD

Aotearoa's own Kimbra who, having not played in New Zealand for some time, pulls a vibrant, young and very large crowd. Also hear Brooklyn, New York based band, Red Baraat ignite the audience with… Audio

Hollie Smith and her three-piece band keep the impending rain away with a compelling set that showcases Hollie's indisputable vocal talent. Plus a set from respected French roots and reggae band Dub… Audio

Mancunian DJ and producer Andy Carthy aka Mr Scruff has just celebrated the 15th anniversary of his monthly residency 'Keep it Unreal' and the release of his 5th album, Friendly Bacteria, on… Audio

Kirsten Johnstone caught up with the Madrid surf-rockers for a quick chat. Audio

Kim Hill reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 29 March 2014. Audio

'Speech' of afrocentric hip hop outfit Arrested Development talks to Trevor Reekie about the Atlanta Georgia group's place in the hip hop landscape. Audio

Kirsten Johnstone talks to Makana, a Hawaiian slack-key guitarist who is regarded as the greatest living player of the style, having learnt from the masters of the previous generation. Audio

Kirsten Johnstone talks to Sam about the old field recordings of English folk that captured his imagination. Audio

Trevor Reekie talks to Nigerian afrobeat musician Femi Kuti about continuing his father Fela Kuti's legacy. Audio

Kirsten Johnstone talks to Paula Henderson, Artistic Director of WOMAD UK/International, about her role choosing the artists who perform not only in Taranaki, but at WOMAD festivals around the world. Audio

We trace the journey of artistic director, composer and choir leader Rim D Paul and friends as they re-form the Aotearoa National Maori Choir (Te Roopu Waiata Maori o Aotearoa) after a ten year… Audio, Gallery

The late Bob Brozman, a virtuoso guitarist and music ethnomusicologist forged a career collaborating with musicians around the globe. On a return visit to WOMAD Taranaki in 2011, Trevor Reekie took… Audio

Emma Smith talks with Malian musicians Amadou & Mariam, whose infectious folk songs feed off modern rock and blues grooves. Audio

One of the WOMAD 2010 headline acts was Cuban born singer, guitarist and champion of Cuba's traditional Son music, Eliades Ochoa. If you've seen the Buena Vista Social Club, you may remember him as… Audio

The local lineup at WOMAD 2010 included four solo female vocalists - Ladi 6, LA Mitchell, Iva Lamkum, and Anna Coddington, the last of whom Kirsten Johnstone speaks with, just as she finishes scoffing… Audio

Jason Moon talks to Californian-Cambodian band, Dengue Fever who recently played at WOMAD. Audio