Music
Stadium concerts return to Auckland
Nearly 300,000 people are expected to attend major stadium events in Auckland this summer as the city, and the country, gets back to a bit of post-Covid normal. Audio
Playlists: Celebrating the highs and lows of life through music
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to talk about the ingredients to an "epic" playlist in an era where technology makes it easier than ever to compile options for you. What makes a song… Audio
Country music star Loretta Lynn dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn, who became one of American country music's biggest stars and a leading feminist in the genre, died on Tuesday at the age of 90, her family said.
BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No 5 in D BWV1050
Performed by Kristian Bezuidenhout (harpsichord & director), Andrew Beer (violin) and Chien-Chun Hung (flute) with the Auckland Philharmonia at their 'Baroque & Beyond' concert, 'Brandenburg', Holy… Audio
PÄRT: If Bach had been a Beekeeper...
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia directed by Andrew Beer at their 'Baroque & Beyond' concert, 'Brandenburg', Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 4 October 2022. Audio
BACH: Keyboard Concerto No 1 in D minor BWV1052
Performed by Kristian Bezuidenhout and the Auckland Philharmonia at their 'Baroque & Beyond' concert, 'Brandenburg', Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 4 October 2022. Audio
PÄRT: Collage on B-A-C-H
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia directed by Andrew Beer at their 'Baroque & Beyond' concert, 'Brandenburg', Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 4 October 2022. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Baroque & Beyond, 'Brandenburg'
Keyboard virtuoso Kristian Bezuidenhout joins the Auckland Philharmonia to present a programme pairing the music of Bach with music inspired by Bach by Arvo Pärt. Audio
Coming up
On Spirituals Santigold aimed to go "inward, upward and forward"
Tony Stamp dissects genre-hopping musician Santigold's latest album Spirituals, with help from the artist herself. Video, Audio
HANDEL: Concerto Grosso in G Op 6 No 1
Performed by NZ Barok, directed by Graham McPhail, at their concert 'From Court to Cathedral', St Luke's Church, Remuera, 2 October 2022. Audio
HANDEL: Incidental Music from Il pastor fido
Performed by NZ Barok, directed by Graham McPhail, at their concert 'From Court to Cathedral', St Luke's Church, Remuera, 2 October 2022. Audio
I'm Hip
William Dart investigates music that fits the bill of hip - and some that doesn't - with songs by Lambert Hendricks and Ross, Dave Frishberg, Mose Allison and our own Bret McKenzie. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 2 October 2022
Hymns with a focus on St Francis of Assisi and nature this week. The patron saint of ecology’s feast day is on 4 October and marks the end of the Season of Creation in the church calendar. Audio
Nashville Babylon 1 October 2022
On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark plays classic gospel from the Blind Boys Of Alabama, a live track from Tom Waits, soul courtesy of Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings plus a preview of Tom Cunliffe… Audio
Variety Pack Part 1
Latin jazz from Conrad Herwig, funk from Dave Weckl, Charles Mingus' searing 'Fables of Faubus', and an original from Renee Rosnes. Audio
Variety Pack Part 2
Music from all over the map this week, as Nick plays tracks from bassist Christian McBride and Kiwi pianist Charmaine Ford, and a great cover of 'More Today than Yesterday' by Hammond organist Charles… Audio
The Mixtape: Leon Wadham
Leon Wadham, comedian, director and NZ star in of Lord of the Rings - Rings of Power picks his favourite songs on the Mixtape. Audio
MonoNeon returns to Aotearoa for the Wellington Jazz Festival
Grammy award winning bass player and experimental musician MonoNeon will be performing his latest album Basquiat & Skittles with his band at the 2022 Wellington Jazz Festival.
Well known for his… Video, Audio
Introducing: Goodnight My Darling
This week we introduce you to alt-indie Wellington artist Goodnight My Darling and her new single 'Until I Return'. Video, Audio
Tom Scott on Avantdale Bowling Club's new album TREES
On the new album TREES, hip hop/jazz artist Tom Scott proves he's still one of Aotearoa's best musicians. Charlotte Ryan chats to Scott about the second release from his award-winning musical project… Video, Audio