Music
Netherlands Chamber Choir 2020 Programme 2
The Netherlands Chamber Choir sing of justice, humanity, compassion, consolation and liberation in this selection drawn from their project to perform 150 old testament psalms written by 150… Audio
Champions of the sounds and music of Aotearoa New Zealand
Chief Executive Diana Marsh gives an overview of what's on offer at SOUNZ. Audio
Music feature: The life and legacy of Jeff Beck
For today's music feature, we are talking about legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck. Jeff first rose to fame as part of the Yardbirds, replacing Eric Clapton, also bringing in Jimmy Page, (latterly of… Audio
Waitara Town and Country Club
In the Taranaki town of Waitara, some well-known bands are being booked for sellout performances. With us is Harley Langl the youngest president in the history of the Waitara Town and Country Club. Audio
NZSO: Song of Destiny
A concert of hope, drama and triumph with music by Verdi, Brahms and Dvořák. James Judd conducts the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Voices New Zealand. Audio
Victoria Kelly's Requiem: "It's entirely about the experience of being alive"
Composer Victoria Kelly talks about her work, Requiem, with a premiere at the Auckland Arts Festival 2023. Audio
Worlds of Music 26 February, 2023
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie.
This episode features an interview with members of the Auckland acoustic guitar ensemble, Gitbox Rebellion. Audio
Tribute to Burt Bacharach
An ardent fan since his childhood, William Dart pays tribute to one of the greatest songwriters, Burt Bacharach. Audio
'I just wanted something that I could cry-dance to' - Florence Welch on writing music during the pandemic
Internationally acclaimed Florence + The Machine will return to New Zealand for the first time in four years with a show at Spark Arena next month. Video, Audio
Why do we stop exploring new music as we get older?
The thrill of discovering new songs and new sounds can enrich people of all ages - except, most of the time, it doesn't, Timothy McKenry writes. Video
Paul Bosauder Flamenco
It's not often you find flamenco guitar topping the New Zealand independent music charts. But that was the case with expat Kiwi Paul Bosauder's album Tierra y mar - Earth and Sea. He's returned home… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 26 February 2023
Hymns to mark the first Sunday in Lent, and a hymn by Shirley Murray that turned out to be much more successful than she expected. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 25 February 2023
On this week's show Mark celebrates the birthdays of country legend Johnny Cash and the forever fab George Harrison. There’s also reggae courtesy of Janet Kay, blues from Taj Mahal plus a live track… Audio
Carmen McRae
Nick checks out Carmen McRae's 1956 album 'By Special Request', as well as tracks from Roy Hargrove's album 'Family', and Horace Parlan's 'Fugee'. Audio
The Mixtape: Nathan Joe
Our guest picking their favourite songs - and curating their mixtape the award winning writer, playwright and slam poet Nathan Joe. Audio
Frank Talbot's Mundane Life Updates
Wellington sax player Frank Talbot's new album 'Mundane Life Updates' takes its inspiration from everyday events. Audio
Introducing: Silk Cut
Silk Cut is a project which began taking form in 2020. With the band's assistance, Andrew's creative smarts aim squarely at the sonic epiphanies of early nineties shoe gaze and indie guitar rock… Audio
Te Matatini live cross on Music 101
Te Matatini - Our national kapa haka competition has been held at Eden Park this week attracting teams from throughout Aotearoa. The finals are being held this afternoon - Shannon Haunui - Thompson… Audio
The Sampler: Kelela, Yo La Tengo, Wau Wau Collectif
Tony Stamp assesses new records from futurist RnB star Kelela, veteran indie rockers Yo La Tengo, and a collaboration between Senegal and Sweden called Wau Wau Collectif. Audio
