Music
The movie soundtracking legend helping Kiwi composers get Hollywood gigs
Music supervisor and part-time Kiwi Karyn Rachtman talks about working on iconic films like Boogie Nights and her mission to get music composed in New Zealand on American cinema screens. Video, Audio
Live: Moonlight Benjamin at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the vodou rhythms and melodies of Haitian musician Moonlight Benjamin performing live at WOMAD 2024 on the Brooklands Stage a in Ngamotu, New Plymouth.
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Sound Advice: Karyn Rachtman
Karyn Rachtman has worked on music for Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs and with Baz Luhrmann for Romeo & Juliet, among others. Karyn is a renowned Music Supervisor and she speaks to Tony Stamp… Audio
Sam V on the State of RnB in Aotearoa
Sam V is a 27 year old veteran of the music scene in Aotearoa - at the age of 9 years old he was uploading music to YouTube, he quickly rose to fame with millions of views online, and was all over… Audio
Kadambari Raghukumar on her affinity with Colombian Music
In this radio feature, Kadambari Raghukumar reflects on her time traveling across Colombia, speaking to Tony Stamp and Maggie Tweedie On the Air - Mā runga iarere about her work as an artist and… Video, Audio
Homegrown festival to leave Wellington after 18 years
The festival has run on the Wellington Waterfront since its inception in 2008. Audio
Homegrown set to leave Wellington after this year's event
2025 will be the last time Jim Beam Homegrown is held in Wellington, with the event set to move cities next year. Festival director Andrew Tuck spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Celebrating 10 years of dancefloor magic with Flamingo Pier
To preview the party, Flamingo Pier's Luke Walker, Dom Jones and Brad Craig joined Susana in the Auckland studio. Audio
Novelist Jenny Pattrick on her pivot to theatre writing
Novelist Jenny Pattrick is best known for her historical fiction, and before her writing, for her jewellery. Audio
Music therapy helps girl navigate neurodivergent life
Kiara tried many things to help her navigate a neurodivergent life, but her parents found she flourished the most with her weekly music therapy sessions.
Bob Dylan films to watch before (or after) you see A Complete Unknown
A guide to Bob Dylan on screen - from Cate Blanchett to Timothee Chalamet. Video
Hymns on Sunday, 19 January 2025
This week’s listener requests include a contemporary setting of Psalm 23, a chorus from John Stainer’s oratorio The Crucifixion, and a 21st century hymn by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 18 January 2025
This week's 2 hour summer special features classic reggae from Prince Buster, blues and soul courtesy of Al Green, Big Mama Thornton and Rory Gallagher plus new tracks from Miles Calder and The… Audio
Rei and Huia on their new tracks and taking Maori music global
Auckland-based musicians Rei and Huia are performing together at Music in Parks Festival programme in Auckland this Sunday. Audio
50 years of Cold Chisel: It's now 'the best we've ever gotten on with each other'
This month, the "elderly rockers" tour NZ. Their biggest problem is getting through all the hits, guitarist Ian Moss tells Summer Times. Video, Audio
Review: Luke Combs a force of nature at Eden Park
I wouldn't have previously called myself a Luke Combs fan. I get it now, So'omalo Iteni Schwalger writes.
Beats Talking: Dujon Cullingford
DJ and vinyl collector Dujon Cullingford joins Corey Fuimaono for Beats Talking. Audio
Out and About: Harriet Robinson in Wellington
Radioactive Programme Director, Harriet Robinson, takes Corey Fuimaono out and about as she reviews recent gigs and events that have taken place in the capital. Audio
Paradise City Rock Festival cancelled
In a post on Facebook the festival organisers told ticket holders to check their emails, and that five working days should be allowed for refunds.
Live:The Mauskovic Dance Band at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the psychedelic afro sounds of the The Mauskovic Band performing their captivating rhythms on the Bowl stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
