Music
Whirimako Black: Jazz at the Opera House
Hear 'the Soul Daughter of Tūhoe', Whirimako Black, performing te reo Māori jazz standards and originals at the 2021 Wellington Jazz Festival. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
In the early 90s, a number of bands exploring the daring side of guitar rock and pop started to emerge in the UK influenced by the legacy of post-punk, minimalism, 70s art rock and a growing… Audio
NZ Music Hall of Fame memorabilia to be auctioned for music
Iconic Kiwi musician Don McGlashan was this week officially inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame as part of the APRA Silver Scroll Awards. A signed limited-edition Don McGlashan / NZ Music Hall of… Audio
Erin Helyard: "When I first played the harpsichord... it just suddenly felt like I was liberated."
Playing Bach's music on the instrument it was originally composed for was the perfect match for Erin Helyard. The early keyboard specialist and conductor will be performing concerts with NZ Barok in… Audio
Victoria Kelly wins 2023 SOUNZ Contemporary Award
Congratulations to composer Victoria Kelly, winner of the 2023 SOUNZ Contemporary Award for her work Requiem. Audio
Music Critic: Jana Te Nahu Owen
RNZ's Jana Te Nahu Owen showcases new music from te reo rock project Te Tokotoru and Naarm/Melbourne-based singer and musician Angie McMahon. Audio
The TAHI 5th October 2023
On today’s episode, award winning music journalist and apple of our eye Tony Stamp (!!!) fills us in on the Silver Scrolls. So’omalo and Waimirirangi decide who is “New Zealand’s Elvis”, and Evie… Audio
Fourth time's a charm as The Beths win Silver Scroll
Wednesday night's win was long-awaited for the indie rockers The Beths, who had been finalists three times before.
The band gave a pre-recorded acceptance speech from the US where they're on tour.
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The winners: 2023 Silver Scroll Awards announced
New Zealand's top songs for 2023 have been announced at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards with the song 'Expert in a Dying Field' performed by The Beths taking out the top song gong. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 4 October 2023
In Pocket Edition this week, we meet Romy the DJ and songwriter dealing with grief through dance music. Jim Mora speaks to champion boxer Mea Motu and she selects the sounds. And Maggie Tweedie plays… Audio
Celebration of NZ's best songwriters at Silver Scrolls awards
The Silver Scroll Awards Ceremony, celebrating the country's best songwriters, is about to get started in Auckland's Parnell in just over an hour's time. Singer-songwriter Marlon Williams is chasing a… Video, Audio
Exploring the potential of music education to support wellbeing
He Hononga: Connecting Within and Across was the theme of the 2023 Music Educators New Zealand Aotearoa conference that's just taken place in Taurange. Ben Lau, chairperson of MENZA, shares some… Audio
Music as a form of interspecies interaction
Musicians have long been inspired by the sounds of nature but could humans intentionally make music with another species?' Wellington jazz musician Dave Wilson pays tribute to the riroriro song that… Video, Audio
Eclectic mix of musicians nominated for this year's Silver Scroll
The winner of the prestigious Silver Scroll award will be announced Wednesday night.
Thousands of musicians who belong to the music rights management organisation, APRA, vote to select the best song… Audio
Congratulations to Dr Simon Eastwood, 2024 Mozart Fellow
Dr Simon Eastwood is the 2024 Mozart Fellow at Otago University. He's looking forward to dedicating an entire year to composing full-time, and talks with David Morriss about his plans. Audio
Music: Carole King with Ali Harper
Carole King has been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. She co-wrote 118 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and her 1971 album 'Tapestry' topped the charts for 15 weeks on release. It stayed… Audio
The TAHI 3rd October 2023
On today’s show, KMTP defines NZ emo music on their debut album, So’omalo and Miri ponder hāngi vs boil up, and we attempt to get to the bottom of the Ranfurly Shield scandal. Audio
Classical music brings focus and joy to artist Kiran McKinnon
Artist Kiran McKinnon is fascinated by the interplay between the language and ideas of composition in classical music and painting. She talks with David Morriss ahead of an exhibition featuring her… Audio
Chuffed with my child chats
Jesse speaks to another proud parent about their child's accomplishments. Today we hear from Lynaire Kibblewhite, whose daughter Rachel has overcome great challenges to pursue a career in music. Audio
Worlds of Music 1 October, 2023
This week music from Maori soultress Moana Maniapoto and Brazilian guitar maestro Bola Sete. Audio
