Music

A Wellington Chamber Music concert of colourful jazz-infused music by Trio Élan, whose unusual line-up of instruments creates evocative sounds.

'One day milkmen will whistle my tunes when they're delivering the milk like they do Puccini today.' Dave Armstrong's new play features Austrian exile, composer, numerologist and self-confessed… Audio

One great idea can be a curse if we don't see creativity as a process that requires commitment, says creativity expert Markus Baer. With that view, we can nurture both our own creative thinking and… Audio

We're talking today about a musician who released just one album in his short lifetime, but it's an album often considered among the greatest of all time. Audio

William Dart looks over the many-faceted musical styles of Dunedin band Soaked Oats and their new album Working Title. Audio

Iconic British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading has just released The Weakness In Me - a collection of her song lyrics spanning 50 years. She chats to Jim Mora about songwriting, confidence and… Video, Audio

Ngāpuhi singer-songwriter Erny Belle (Aimee Renata) joins us to tell us about her latest track. Audio

Last month John Cale, founder of The Velvet Underground released his first new album in a decade 'Noise Of You' Featuring collaborations with artists such as Weyes Blood Laurel Halo, Sylvan Esso… Audio

Sing along this week to Shirley Murray's God bless our land, written especially to mark Waitangi Day. Audio

On this week's show Mark has classic country courtesy of Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and George Jones, blues from Ruth Brown, a new track from Daddy Long Legs plus an anniversary tune from John… Audio

Kiwi musician and producer Tiki Taane shares six favourite tracks he's worked on and chats about his career. Video, Audio

Miriam Clancy is a New Zealand born musician who has an expansive career as a session musician, songwriter and a solo artist. Miriam has just released her fourth album 'Black Heart' yesterday - it's… Video, Audio

Otautahi Musician Hannah Everingham is currently in Tamaki on tour - so we thought we would get her in the studio for a special live performance.

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Tony Stamp reviews the sneering dance-punk of Auckland's Vanessa Worm, a righteous new collection from Little Simz, and Makaya McCraven's rhythmically adventurous jazz.  Audio

Chris Faiumu who just goes by 'Mu' Is the quiet mastermind behind Fat Freddys Drop. We catch up with him and his summer and he tells us about the 'Morningside Block Party' event he and the band have… Audio

Cuba St's Matterhorn bar was the epitome of Wellington cool in the late 1990's and early 21st Century. The venue was a magnet for a new generation of musicians, creatives and entrepreneurs. It was… Audio