Music

Organist and Music Director of St Paul's Cathedral Wellington, Michael Stewart, who is also Music Director of The Tudor Consort, talks about Holy Week, his busiest time of the year. Video, Audio

Singers from across the world found common ground through their journeys, convening at WOMAD this month. Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Lady Shaka and Pongo in this episode of Here Now. Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon there's birthday tunes for Aretha Franklin and Nick Lowe, new music from Hurray For The Riff Raff, blues courtesy of Elmore James plus a country classic from Hank… Audio

Music from the world, for the world, with the Blind Boys of Alabama, Lasa De Sela, Abdullah Ibrahim, and The Touré-Raichel Collective. Audio

Just as writers search for le mot juste, musicians look out for le son juste - the perfect sound. William Dart explores some local recordings ranging from Larry Morris and Allison Durbin to newcomers… Audio

April Phillips joins Jim to discuss the life and music of Frank Sinatra and to hear some of his most iconic work.  Audio

Holy Week begins today - the sixth and final week of Lent. Palm Sunday commemorates the entry of Jesus in Jerusalem, and our hymns include Ride on, ride on in majesty and All glory, laud and honour. Audio

Nick Tipping dedicates the programme to the music of Lennon and McCartney, with jazz tunes that reinvent the Beatles - from Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to fusion player Jaco Pastorius.  Audio

Nick Tipping dedicates the programme to the music of Lennon and McCartney, with jazz tunes that reinvent the Beatles - from Herbie Hancock and Groove Collective to fusion players Allan Holdsworth and… Audio

Bringing the tunes and a barrel of energy to the Mixtape is comedian and self-proclaimed 'volunteer journalist' Guy Williams. Guy is a winner of the prestigious Billy T award and a regular face on our… Audio

Next month as part of the Taite Music Awards the 2024 Independent Music Classic Record trophy will be presented. This year Dunedin band Look Blue Go Purple will be celebrated for their 1991 album… Audio

A new compilation features Māori and Cook Island Māori artists remixing the Ngāti Hine producer, in dialogue with his mix of bass, taonga puoro, and ideas around decolonisation. Audio

An album of beautifully-written folk-infused songs that touch on the artist's itinerant past. Video, Audio

The British producer's latest batch of tunes is predictably lovely. Video, Audio

British electronic group Jungle are lifelong friends from Shepherd's Bush, London - the epicentre of Kiwi's partying abroad. Now Jungle are heading to our shores, playing Spark Arena on May 15th… Audio

Not many artists can announce two shows at Spark Arena. Yet UK DJ Fred Again sold out both in a matter of minutes, with more than 60,000 fans queuing up for a ticket. The DJ's promoter talks to… Audio

Award-winning musician Delaney Davidson talks to Charlotte Ryan about his tenth - and he says final - studio album Out of My Head. Audio

Performed by William Barton (didgeridoo) and the Brodsky Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert 'Barton & Brodsky', Auckland Concert Chamber, 22 March 2024. Audio

Performed by William Barton (didgeridoo) and the Brodsky Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert 'Barton & Brodsky', Auckland Concert Chamber, 22 March 2024. Audio