Music
Live: Mo'Ju at WOMAD 2024
Listen to groundbreaking Australian musician Mo’Ju performing a unique set of soul and blues music live on the Brooklands Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa 2024 in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Gilberto Gil at WOMAD 2024
Listen to legendary Brazilian musician and composer Gilberto Gil perform performs his unique samba rhythms alongside his granddaughter and three sons on the Bowl Stage in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Strawpeople at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the innovative electro-pop musings of Strawpeople performing live on the Brooklandsstage at WOMAD Aotearoa in 2024. Audio
NZSO Arias Concert 2024
Soprano Eliza Boom and tenor Paul O’Neill perform arias and duets from Puccini’s much-loved operas with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by José Luis Gómez. Audio
Coming up
Live: Good Habits at WOMAD 2024
Listen to Dynamic UK folk duo performing on the Dell Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa in New Plymouth in 2024 Audio
Artist to Artist: Episode 4
In Artist To Artist Nick Bollinger takes a listen to some of the songs that songwriters have written about other songwriters, and uncovers the stories behind them. Audio
Artist to Artist: Episode 3
In Artist To Artist Nick Bollinger takes a listen to some of the songs that songwriters have written about other songwriters, and uncovers the stories behind them. Audio
Artist to Artist: Episode 2
In Artist To Artist Nick Bollinger takes a listen to some of the songs that songwriters have written about other songwriters, and uncovers the stories behind them. Audio
Artist to Artist: Episode 1
In Artist To Artist Nick Bollinger takes a listen to some of the songs that songwriters have written about other songwriters, and uncovers the stories behind them. Audio
Watch: South Auckland choir's big moment at the World Choir Games
Follow the journey of one South Auckland choir as they represent their culture and collectiveness on their biggest stage - the World Choir Games. Video
Drug testing and wet tents as Rhythm and Vines festival kicks off
Record rain hasn't dampened the spirits of thousands of festival goers, and Drug Foundation staff say they're "slammed" by the numbers they're testing.
Sampler Special: 1994
Tony Stamp celebrates the many great albums that came out 30 years ago in 1994, from grunge to trip-hop. Audio
The best songs to get your New Year's Eve going
Looking for party bangers for your playlist? You want a fun, frisky vibe to bring in the New Year, says Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan. Video
Hymns on Sunday, 29 December 2024
Welcome to the first of our Summer Hymn Requests programmes, which begins with Carl Boberg's well-loved hymn How great thou art. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 28 December 2024
On this week's special two hour show there's blues from Muddy Waters and Big Mama Thornton, classic soul courtesy of Irma Thomas, reggae from Lee Perry plus something new from Father John Misty. Audio
The Music Of Ry Cooder: Part 1
In the first part of a new two part series, Elliott Childs looks at the music of guitarist, songwriter and producer Ry Cooder. Audio
The Sampler Best local albums 2024
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2024, including Pacific dub, Māori breakbeats, and Spanish-tinged folk. Audio
How a CGI monkey aligns with Robbie Williams' life story
Review - Robbie Williams' depiction of himself as a stunningly photorealistic simian/pop star hybrid in his biopic movie fits with his amped-up brand, writes Dan Slevin.
Pedal to the metal for Dunedin electrician
Mastodon, Slayer and Whitechapel are not among the usual clientele for the average New Zealand tradie.
Live: Bailey Wiley at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the the soulful sounds of local singer-songwriter Bailey Wailey performing live on the Bowl Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa in New Plymouth in 2024. Audio
