Music

Reb Fountains released a new single today called Faithless Lover. She's also announced a one off show at Auckland's Power station and revealed details of her offshore concerts in the UK and Australia… Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie.

This week in WOMAD Conversations Trevor chats with Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar. Audio

William Dart considers insider and outsider music this week, looking at a recent collaboration between Linda Smith and Nancy Andrews and veteran Billy Valentine, giving us soul and conviction for a… Audio

Considered one of the greatest conductors in the world, Sir Donald Runnicles makes his New Zealand debut this month. He talks to us about his life and career as well as what he's looking forward to in… Audio

This week's programme features resurrection-themed hymns for Eastertide, an atmospheric rendition of Amazing Grace by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, and a benediction from the 1662 Book of… Audio

Mark Rogers previews Jackson Browne's forthcoming New Zealand tour, plays blues from LaVern Baker, ska courtesy of Phyllis Dillon and a classic from the Cramps. Audio

Nick checks out the many and varied ways jazz musicians are inspired by light, including starlight, moonlight, and twilight. Audio

Our guest on the Mixtape is actor, comedian and musician Hayley Sproull. She is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, where she earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Acting. You may have seen… Audio

Nick checks out the many and varied ways jazz musicians are inspired by light, including starlight, moonlight, and twilight. Audio

There is a new documentary being made about the reunion/last ever King Loser tour in 2016, originally directed by Andrew Moore - Now, a new team of people have come on board, including Cushla Dillon… Video, Audio

This week on Introducing we meet Otautahi based musician Byllie - Jean, she introduces us to her new single Desperate Fools. Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews an Aotearoa/ Australian groove-based collab called The Lahaar, a sad selection from the previously-sunny Caroline Rose, and Jadasea & Laron's first UK/ USA hip-hop joint. Audio

Wednesday is an American rock band from Asheville, North Carolina. Formed in 2017 The band started as the personal songwriting project of singer Karly Hartzman. Video, Audio

Mdou Moctar is a Tuareg songwriter and musician based in Agadez, Niger, who performs modern rock music inspired by Tuareg guitar music.

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The 55th National Concerto Competition took place in March of 2023, featuring three of New Zealand's top pianists under the age of 25. Audio

Congratulations to Auckland composer Claire Cowan on her success in the Oticons Faculty International Film Music Competition. Audio