Music
Music Critic: Dianne Swann
Today Dianne talks to Jesse about new music out from Clementine Valentine. Audio
Faith Wilde's big moment in the US country music scene!
21 year old New Zealand singer Faith Wilde headed over to the US a couple months ago, to pursue her dreams in country music. Over the weekend country music legend Noah Kahan got her up on stage with… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 10th August 2023
On today’s show, we run through the highs and lows of the Pacific Music Awards, Evie chats to Aja about her latest release ‘Te Reo ki Whakarongotai’. Jogai Bhatt joins the show dissects the star signs… Audio
'Searching for Sugar Man' singer Sixto Rodriguez dies at 81
The American singer-songwriter whose outsized popularity in South Africa inspired the Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man, has died at the age of 81.
'Such talent, such pain': The Band's songwriting force Robbie Robertson dies aged 80
The guitarist and main songwriter in Canadian-American group The Band, Robbie Robertson, has died at the age of 80, his manager says.
Pasifika musicians recognised at the 2023 Pacific Music Awards
It was an evening of celebration in Manukau, the heart of South Auckland as Pasifika musicians from around New Zealand were recognised at the 2023 Pacific Music Awards.
Now in its eighteenth year… Audio
Review: Luke Combs brings big energy to first NZ show
Country singer Luke Combs made a big entrance for his New Zealand debut concert in Auckland, writes Belinda McCammon.
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 9 August 2023
Music 101's Charlotte Ryan meets the frontman of American Band Spoon. Shapeshifter's P Diggs reconnects with his Cook Island heritage through music. T.G Shand shares her glittering new EP Cinnamon… Audio
Bluebeard's Castle
"It's just an hour, but wow - what an hour!" says Lester Lynch. The US baritone is in New Zealand with UK soprano Susan Bullock to perform Bartok's opera Bluebeard's Castle in an innovative production… Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Gordon Moller
In the early 90s, Gordon Moller jotted down a design on a sketchpad during a flight, which would change Auckland's skyline forever. The architect had been in the US looking at the grandest of builds… Audio
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte looks at a local artist Hannah Everingham who's currently on tour, a new album release for the Kiwi band Strawpeople and Friday marks the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop - she goes old school to… Audio
Olivia Foa'i, vocalist for Disney hit Moana, is up for four Pacific Music awards for new solo work
It's the voice that kids sing their hearts out to all over world. Olivia Foa'i, whose vocals feature throughout Disney's "Moana" soundtrack and who toured for decades with internationally acclaimed… Audio
Fans bid seaside farewell to Sinéad O'Connor with songs, flags and flowers
Thousands gathered outside Sinéad O'Connor's former seaside home to bid farewell to the outspoken Irish rock star.
Arohanui Strings celebrates 13 years of creating change through music
The Lower Hutt-based music education programme is marking the occasion with a day of musical celebrations. Programme Director Margaret Guldborg talks with Bryan Crump about what's planned. Audio
Music feature: Joni Mitchell with Caitlin Smith
This year, at 79 years old, Joni Mitchell has released a new live album and performed her first headline concert in 23 years. She's a force to be reckoned with after having a brain aneurysm in 2015… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the Matilda's win last night over Denmark and progression to the World Cup quarter finals and the recent spate of shootings in Sydney. He also talks netball, Paul McCartney and… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 8th August 2023
On today’s episode, Lou’ana chats to super fan Evie about her PMA nominations, and Ed.e tells So’omalo about the real inspiration behind his captivating music. We check in on all the celebrity break… Audio
Hine Hōia: A Te Waipounamu take on The Soldier's Tale
Ōtautahi Christchurch-based writer and director Juanita Hepi talks with Bryan Crump about the multi-artform work, Hine Hōia, which is touring for Chamber Music New Zealand to five centres around the… Audio
"You have to experience it live" - Steven Logan on the APO
Timpanist Steven Logan chats with Voices about his love for classical music, growing up in the US and joining the APO seven years ago. Audio
Terrible Sons - Terrific Songs
Husband and wife team Matt Barus and Lauren Mitchell as The Terrible Sons describe their music as ambient, indie folk music. William Dart immerses himself in their very individual and charming world.
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