Music
Tha Movement: 'There's a lot of talent in Ōtara'
Kiwi-Samoan hip-hop artist Tha Movement (aka David Saotupe) is a proud son of Ōtara who also works as a music therapist with local kids. He tells So'omalo Iteni Schwalger about why he wants to help… Video
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Looking good, sounding even better
A master of the musical multiverse, Oscar Lavën can play everything from the bassoon to the trombone. He's picking up his clarinet for his latest gig, performing the music of Django Reinhardt. Audio
NZ Live: Sweet Mix Kids
Today on NZ Live Jesse is joined by a couple of Kiwi DJs who it's fair to say have hit the big big time. Sweet Mix Kids - aka Chris Scott and Sandon Ihaia - have played top festivals like Coachella… Audio
First Song: Paige talks her debut album 'King Clown'
This morning, Kiwi songstress Paige unleashed her debut album 'King Clown' upon the world. It's been a long time coming following the release of her last EP in 2020. That project saw her reach 52… Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy Taylor joins Kathryn with a timely reissue of The Chills debut LP, another fine Ace Records compilation, and remembering Nick Drake. Audio
Leonie Holmes and the blessings of procrastination
Composer Leonie Holmes talks to Bryan Crump about her new piano concerto, which she wrote for Stephen De Pledge. It has its public premiere in Christchurch this weekend. Audio
The TAHI 12 October 2023
On today’s show, Waimirirangi catches up with far north mayor Moko Tepania after his big win in the UK, So’omālō chats to dancers and now musicians Brooke x Starce, and Evie tries to find anyone who… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 11 October 2023
In Pocket Edition this week, Tony Stamp visits New Zealand's finest songwriters at the Silver Scroll Awards. Maggie Tweedie meets Black Belt Eagle Scout and talks about how their ancestral lands in… Audio
Remembering Erebus with Mozart's Requiem
He's not the first composer to attempt to complete it, but Robert Wiremu's arrangement of Mozart's unfinished Requiem is possibly the most imaginative. Audio
Bookmarks with Karen Hormann
Today's Bookmarks guest is none other than Bike Auckland chair Karen Hormann. In addition to her cycling advocacy, Karen also raises funds for pancreatic cancer patients and their families, including… Audio
Forever young after 75 years
The Auckland Youth Orchestra is celebrating its diamond anniversary this month. Ahead of concerts in Whangarei, Hamilton and Auckland, Bryan Crump speaks to musical director Antun Poljanich and former… Video, Audio
Music feature: New Zealand violinists
Today for our Tuesday music segment we celebrate famous songs that feature New Zealand violinists. Glenn Moffatt is a reporter and a musician. His 1995 album 'Somewhere In New Zealand Tonight' is… Audio
The TAHI 10th October 2023
On todays show, So’omālō catches up with Ōtara legend Tha Movement, Evie wonders if Clifford the big red dog could be used as a weapon of war, and Waimirirangi challenges boss man Harry to complete… Audio
Retired winemaker happy to face the music
Former director of Montana Wines, Peter Hubscher, talks to Bryan Crump about embracing his musical self after stepping back from the winemaking business and setting up the Tironui Trust (with his wife… Audio
RNZ Concert listeners poll open
RNZ Concert's Settling the Score poll is back. This annual survey asks listeners to select their favourite pieces of classical music, culminating in a top 30 published by RNZ. It's open from now until… Audio
Festival kicks off summer in Bay of Islands
The it! festival in the Bay of Islands brought a taste of summer to Paihia on Saturday, after years of cancellations due to Covid and extreme weather. Audio
Hollow and Handsome
Dark and unsettling, but sort of cute and eminently catchy in the tune department, The Handsome Family have finally brought us a new album, Hollow. William Dart plays it alongside three decades of… Audio
Worlds of Music 8 October, 2023
Trevor features music from mariachi violinist Mireya Ramos and flamenco guitarist Paul Bosauder. Audio
Princess Chelsea: Everything Is Going to Be Alright Tour
Princess Chelsea refers to her 2023 Taite Music Prize winning album as her 'nervous breakdown' album. She speaks to Jim Mora about her journey to personal recovery and reconnecting with fans. Audio