Music
Nashville Babylon: 21 January 2023
On this week's show Mark has a birthday tune for blues legend Earl Hooker, reggae courtesy of U Roy, anniversary tracks from Little Feat and Van Morrison plus a soul smash from Irma Thomas. Audio
Concert review: Kehlani at Spark Arena
Review - Kehlani made their triumphant return to Aotearoa last night at Spark Arena for the first time in five years - previously having been here on tour with Halsey in 2018 - on their Blue Water…
The Mixtape: Yadana Saw
This weeks guest on the RNZ Mixtape starting working for RNZ Music in 2014 after stints at RDU and Radio Active, before being elected to Greater Wellington Council. She joined Tony Stamp on air again… Audio
Introducing: Tia Ward
This week we introduce you to emerging Artist Tia Ward (Taranaki, Ngāti Maniapoto) with her beautiful waiata ‘Ko Wai Ahau’. Video, Audio
Cristobal Tapia de Veer: The man behind The White Lotus theme
His profile has soared since composing the ear-catching theme for HBO series The White Lotus, but Cristobal Tapia de Veer has been generating inventive music for film and TV for a long time. Video, Audio
Camp Cope return to Aotearoa
Camp Camp are a Melbourne rock trio who received international acclaim for their feminist anthem ‘The Opener’. Their third album Running With the Hurricane shows a quieter side to the band, after the… Video, Audio
Worlds of Music 21 January, 2023
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
US rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81
David Crosby, who co-founded the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, has died after a long illness.
Elton's tour manager says NZ Tour definitely his last
DC Parmet has been Sir Elton John's tour manager since 1997. Sir Elton will soon stage a concert in Christchurch and then two in Auckland. DC Parmet says it'll be the last time the singer performs in… Audio
RNZ Concert in 2023
RNZ Concert launches a refreshed programme schedule on Monday 23 January, with presenter-led shows and an evolving playlist to better meet the listening needs of the audience throughout the day.
New Zealand singer songwriter Larry Morris has died
New Zealand singer and songwriter Larry Morris, who fronted the hit-making band Larry's Rebels in the 1960s, has died.
The return of US folk artist Sneaky Bones
US folk artist Matthew Bean aka Sneaky Bones is back in New Zealand for a third time, performing live for the first time since 2019. He'll be playing a string of North Island centres starting later… Audio
On the road with Hamilton star Akina Edmonds
We're on the road with actor, dancer, singer and has been performing in Hamilton - billed as the most acclaimed musical of the past decade. Kiwi Akina Edmonds is one of the stars of the show which has… Audio
Essential NZ Albums: The Front Lawn - Songs From The Front Lawn
At a time when few New Zealanders seemed to be singing about themselves, The Front Lawn turned the Hutt Valley and Takapuna Beach into musical landmarks. A forerunner of Flight of the Conchords, they… Audio
Essential NZ Albums: The Feelstyle - Break It To Pieces
Using his stage name Tha Feelstyle, Samoan-born rapper Kas Futialo made his groundbreaking album, Break It To Pieces, mixing Pasifika beats with hip-hop, funk and no shortage of catchy hooks. Some of… Audio
On the road with DOC veteran Herb Christophers
We're in the car with Herb Christophers who has just retired from the Department of Conservation after a 30-year career. Herb is a walking encyclopaedia on everything you need to know about our native… Audio
Tuawahine - powerhouse all-women band on tour
They had a sold out show in Tamaki Makaurau two years ago and now they're back and gearing up to hit the road. Tuawahine is the powerhouse all-women band featuring the likes of Tami Neilson, Anika… Audio
Listen up: Gen Z's latest surprising obsession
A radical new wave of artists are sweeping the previously elite world of classical music - with a little help from Squid Game, Dark Academia and fashion. How did classical get cool? Video
Hymns on Sunday, 15 January 2023
A setting of Psalm 23, a hymn by New Zealand writer Joy Cowley and a confirmation hymn - just some of the listener requests in this week's programme. Audio