Music
NZSO: Spirit
Simon O'Neill and the NZSO on stage with symphony and songs from two of the greatest romantic composers: Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss live at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.
The David Garrett vibe: innovation combined with tradition
German violinist David Garrett doesn't confine himself to "the bubble of classical music" for inspiration. As a crossover artist, he's performed pieces by Metallica, Queen and Coldplay, alongside… Video, Audio
Feature album: Nina Simone's 'I Put a Spell on You'
Feature album: Nina Simone's 'I Put a Spell on You' Audio
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 3 in C Minor Op 37
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 13 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
Worlds of Music 13 August, 2023
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie.
This week featuring music by South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo and NZ singer-songwriter Emma Paki. Audio
Natalie Merchant's Courageous Heart
Natalie Merchant's new album, Keep Your Courage, is her first collection of original material for nine years. William Dart places it in the context of the American singer's fascinating career. Audio
'The DJ was the shaman' - Hip hop celebrates its 50th anniversary
Back in 1973, a party in New York City would change the course of musical history - birthing a genre that would endure and grow over 50 years - and get a firm foothold in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Nashville Babylon: 12 August 2023
On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark has classic blues from Trixie Smith and Mike Henderson, Etta James covering the Doors, a reggae smash courtesy of Susan Cadogan, plus a birthday tune for David… Audio
Hummucide
New jazz from Wellington band Hummucide, South African wind player Mthunzi Mvubu, and the LA-based Jacob Mann Big Band. Audio
After the Morning
Nick checks out classics from Pharoah Sanders, originals from Sinne Eeg, and swinging piano from Errol Garner and McCoy Tyner. Audio
The Mixtape: Bernie Griffen - A replay tribute
Singer-songwriter, self-proclaimed rascal and longtime NZ folk and country music advocate Bernie Griffen joins Melody Thomas for a candid conversation about recovering from addiction, guided by some… Audio
NZ Live: Strawpeople
Trail-blazing electro-pop duo Strawpeople have just released their first album in 19 years - Knucklebones. Video, Audio
Introducing: Nicholas Joseph
Nicholas Joseph is the project of Nicholas Walsh, a Kirikiriroa-based singer and multi-instrumentalist who cut his teeth as the bass player for post punk trio Vacants, and was the primary songwriter… Audio
Local trailblazers Strawpeople return with the typically moody Knucklebones
Tony Stamp reviews the electronic duo's first record in nineteen years. Audio
Rich is an off the cuff gem from New York rapper Homeboy Sandman
Tony Stamp reviews the veteran MC's latest collection of reflective rhymes. Audio
Rosinha de Valença was one of Brazil's greatest guitarists
Tony Stamp reviews a cracking collection of covers from 1971. Audio
Melodownz wins big at the Pacific Music Awards
Melodownz wins big at the Pacific Music Awards. Audio
Music 101 live: Princess Chelsea - Everything Is Going To Be Alright
This week week on Music 101 we have a very special live session from Princess Chelsea aka Chelsea Nikkel - You may know her from her international online success of 'The Cigarette Duet' Which is… Video, Audio
50 Years of Hip Hop with Author and Hip Hop historian Jeff Chang
Jeff Chang, Author of Can't Stop, Won't Stop speaks to Charlotte Ryan on the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Audio
RNZ's top tracks to celebrate hip hop's 50th anniversary
RNZ's Brad Warrington, aka DJ Sticky Fingaz, chooses 50 favourite hip hop tracks.]