Music
The Mixtape: Hayley Sproull
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
The Light Show 2
Nick checks out the many and varied ways jazz musicians are inspired by light, including starlight, moonlight, and twilight. Audio
'When they were good, they were so good' - Behind the scenes with King Loser
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
Introducing: Byllie Jean
This week on Introducing we meet Otautahi based musician Byllie - Jean, she introduces us to her new single Desperate Fools. Video, Audio
The Sampler: The Lahaar, Caroline Rose, Jadasea & Laron
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: Rat Saw God
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
Womad Conversations: Mdou Moctar
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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Out Lately with Finn
Eclectic, eccentric, melodic and mind-blowing fresh music chosen by the inimitable Finn Johansson. Audio
National Concerto Competition 2023
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
Claire Cowan wins international film music competition
Congratulations to Auckland composer Claire Cowan on her success in the Oticons Faculty International Film Music Competition. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Introducing Byllie Jean
This week on Introducing its Otautahi based musician Byllie - Jean - Here she is to introduce us to her new single Desperate Fools. Audio
NZ Live: The Loving Arms
Auckland quintet The Loving Arms released their debut album Dreaming Over You last month. The country-soul band have been playing around town at Big Fan and Anthology Lounge, recently bringing… Video, Audio
Lorraine plays piano for Auckland commuters
Each Thursday Lorraine makes the 40 minute bus commute from Silverdale to Britomart train station to play the piano. She shares with Charlotte why she makes the effort. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 13 April 2023
Music 101's Charlotte Ryan speaks to Grammy award winning musician Kimbra. Vera Ellen walks us through her new record, Ideal Home Noise and Cyndi Lauper surprises two bar owners in Dunedin on her tour… Audio
APO: Best of Beethoven - The Revolutionary
The APO's ‘Pastoral’ Symphony is a tender, affectionate picture of the countryside where Beethoven pours out his joy at being in nature. The Seventh Symphony skips and leaps with vigour, yet also with…
Orchestra Wellington's 2023 Season: Inner Visions
Music Director Marc Taddei takes us through some highlights of the orchestra's 75th Season. Audio
Richard Henry of Resolution Island
Violist Victoria Jaenecke, along with her parents, has published an edited and illustrated collection of the letters and reminiscences of Richard Henry. Audio
Music that'll get your goat, with Ian Chapman
This week music commentator Ian Chapman explores rarely addressed synergies between music and goats. Playing a selection of tracks that range from very good to very baad, and from musical theatre to… Audio
Pacific Connection Choir is going places
The Porirua-based choir will be representing New Zealand at the Barbershop Harmony Society Contest & Convention in Louisville, Kentucky this July. Audio
