Music
Moment of Calm: Calming like a Kaka.
Maybe a bit on the raucous side, but still, we think there's something calming about a bit of Kaka cacophony. Audio
Some businesses spend years accumulating the perfect ambience
Music is probably one of the last things you'd pay attention to when out for a meal or drink - but it can make or break the whole experience.
We've all been to a restaurant or bar where the music is… Audio
Bringing a bit of Guarneri to Canterbury
German-born Tobi Widemann talks to Bryan Crump about the art of violin making. Audio
Rodney Bell: 'Silence for me is a meaningful piece of rejuvenation'
Award-winning dancer and choreographer Rodney Bell (Ngāti Maniapoto) chats to Jesse Mulligan about some of his favourite things, including a book about silence, an '80s muscle magazine and a Bryan… Video, Audio
Country singer Chris Stapleton announces NZ show
Grammy-winner Chris Stapleton will play at Auckland's Spark Arena in March 2025.
What is going on with P Diddy?
Explainer: US hip hop star Sean Combs has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Island life with a classical twist
Tania Frazer and Amalia Hall are bringing a new chamber music festival to Waiheke Island. Audio
'The godfather of Ōtara' leads the way on this 1994 R&B classic
New Urban Polynesian features Pauly Fuemana, who would go on to become OMC, alongside his siblings Philip, Christina, and Tony. Video, Audio
Prince's musical relationships - with fan and composer Victoria Kelly
Victoria Kelly shares some lesser-known songs by her musical hero Prince. Video, Audio
The TAHI 2/4/24
On today’s episode, Evie is back (again). So’omālō tells us the safest way to consume leftovers, we rank all the best April fool’s jokes, and find the perfect formula for casting the next Bachelor. Audio
Dragon celebrates 50th anniversary with national tour
Veteran rock band Dragon is about to tour the country 50 years after they first formed. Audio
Worlds of Music 31 March, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, with Driss El Maloumi, Ebony Lamb, Dom La Nena, and internationally celebrated Chilean cumbia orchestra, Chico Trujillo. Audio
Old Friends
William Dart features two of the hippest octogenarians in the business: Van Dyke Parks working with Gaby Moreno, and the bluesman who shares his name with one of India's iconic palaces - Taj Mahal. Audio
Marvin Gaye: Never-before heard music resurfaces in Belgium
Lawyer says there are 66 demos of new songs on a cache of cassette tapes that have lain hidden in Belgium for more than 40 years.
Lizzo says she 'quits' after 'lies' against her
In an Instagram post, the pop star said she was tired of being ridiculed for her looks and character.
Hymns on Sunday, 31 March 2024
Celebrate Easter Sunday with favourite Easter hymns, including Jesus Christ is risen today, Thine be the glory, and the New Zealand Easter hymn Christ is alive! Audio
Nashville Babylon - Sat 30 Mar 2024
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's blues from Howlin' Wolf, a track from Judee Sill's 1971 debut album, reggae courtesy of the Congos plus classic R'n'B from the Coasters. Audio
Mirror suits and serenades: The allure of Chris Isaak
Even a famous singer like Chris Isaak suffers from imposter syndrome - 'I write music and then I go: 'Who wants to hear this?' But I can't help myself,' he tells RNZ's Music 101. Audio
All About That Bass
Inspired by an album from Viennese bass player Gina Schwartz, Nick presents a show of bass-led music - including players like Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, and Linda Oh. Audio
The Fuzzy Robes: recording psychedelic prayers in NZ churches
Shannon Fowler is part of the The Fuzzy Robes, a psychedelic indie collective who record their irresistible incantations in churches throughout New Zealand. The band spans Tamaki Makaurau and Otautahi… Audio
