Music
What's the secret behind Taylor's success?
Here's what the record-breaking singer has in common with the Beatles, Beyonce and Elton John, a music expert tells RNZ's Sunday Morning. Video, Audio
A Tribute to Henry Mancini
William Dart salutes Henry Mancini, born 100 years ago, a man whose music provided a stylish backdrop for the best of America's mainstream popular culture. Audio
Teremoana Rapley reveals she's living with inoperable brain cancer
The award-winning musician announced the diagnosis days after winning a top honor at the Taite Music Awards.
Taylor Swift and the Axis chord progression
The Axis Chord Progression is a run of four chords named after Aussie music-comedy trio Axis Of Awesome. Video, Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 28 April 2024
A great rendition of William Kethe's hymn All people that on earth do dwell begins this week's programme. You can also hear harvest hymns, and hymns of thanksgiving. Audio
Peter Hook talks Joy Division, New Order and why he's considering moving to Auckland
"There's very few places in the world where I've turned around and thought 'this is where I should be' but Auckland is one of them." Audio
Nashville Babylon: 27 April 2024
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's classic blues from Ma Rainey and Freddie King, soul courtesy of Otis Redding and Nina Simone, reggae from Marcia Griiffith plus Cat Power covering Jackson… Audio
How recording their latest album helped Sleater-Kinney work through 'incredible grief'
In the wake of a personal tragedy, writing songs gave them "a sense of purpose", singer Corin Tucker tells Music 101. Audio
The Mixtape: Travelling Pianist Mike Howie
Mike Howie shares some of his favourite music with Charlotte Ryan. Audio
Sleater Kinney: Working through grief with music
Band member Corin Tucker speaks to Charlotte Ryan from backstage in Philadelphia. Audio
'The band from Wellington': DARTZ on success and Europe tour
DARTZ join Charlotte Ryan in the studio before they head off on their first UK and Europe tour. Audio
Pearl Jam are best when they stick to the basics on Dark Matter
Tony Stamp reviews the 12th album by the veteran rockers. Video, Audio
Fabiana Palladino excels at glitter-ball balladry on her self-titled debut
Tony Stamp reviews a wonderfully sincere and well-crafted album of 80s-inflected synth-pop. Video, Audio
UK jazz star Shabaka encourages us to Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace on his collaborative new album
The saxophone maestro pivots to flute on a cosmic, guest-heavy solo outing. Audio
Backstage at the Taite Music Awards
Charlotte Ryan speaks to the nominated musicians and winners at the event which celebrates the independent spirit and independently signed artists. Audio
Peter Hook talks Joy Division and New Order
When the members of British band Joy Division were despondent, singer Ian Curtis was always the one that "picked them up", says bass player Peter Hook. "[Ian's] dream was to play Joy Division's music… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from New Zealand band Ha the Unclear, a 2022 track from Adelaide-based band Workhorse, and the debut album from artist Mandy, entitled Lawn Girl. Audio
Pianist Liam Wooding
Morton Trio pianist Liam Wooding talks with David Morriss about his recent experiences as a Fulbright Scholar in the United States, and the concert of sextets the Trio (and friends) are currently… Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live: Rita Mae
This week for NZ Live we welcome Rita Mae and her band into the RNZ studio. Last year she released her debut album, Superfeeling. She's about to release a new single, it's called Kiss The Sky. We get… Audio
