Music

The intercontinental and intergenerational (father and daughter) fusion band India meets Ireland, performs live in the studio and speaks with RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump. Audio

This week on Bookmarks we speak to the new host of Nights, Emile Donovan. Audio

Bonnie Schwarz and Pete Shaw are the folk duo Good Habits. They joined Bryan Crump in the studio to make some music, and talk about music making. Audio

Last year we had a fun music feature all about TV music themes with Karl Steven, talking a walk back through some of the most memorable tunes of the 70s and 80s. It was so popular - we're doing it… Audio

On today’s episode, RNZ sports journalist Symone Tafuna'i opens up about her personal journey with sports, and her favourite questions to ask athletes. Holloway are here from Wellington to discuss… Audio

What happens when the biggest sports event in the United States meets the biggest name in entertainment?

We'll find out in two weeks when American Football's Superbowl is played in Las Vegas.

There… Audio

Cellist Tomas Hurnik talks to Bryan Crump about how he fell in love with New Zealand and period instruments, and how he managed to combine the two. Audio

Predictions that robots would be creating hit pops songs are a virtual reality: artificial intelligence is on a playlist near you. This episode of Blue Smoke looks back to the 70s and 80s and the… Audio

After relaxing over summer to the music of Wilco, William Dart starts this year's series of New Horizons by also looking at what Jeff Tweedy is writing about the music of others, with a few surprises… Audio

There are sea-related hymns in this week’s programme of requests, including Eternal Father, strong to save (also known as ‘the Navy Hymn’) and Will your anchor hold in the storms of life. Audio

On this week's show Mark has classic soul from James Brown, birthday tunes for Lucinda Williams and Bobby 'Blue' Bland plus a reggae smash courtesy of Desmond Dekker. Audio

Nick checks out Billy Child's album 'Rebirth', two legendary performances by Ella Fitzgerald, new arrangements by NYC-based musicians Steven Feifke and Raviv Markovitz, sensitive quartet work by… Audio

Following the release of her acclaimed solo debut, Wellington musician Ebony Lamb is preparing for three shows with American indie band Calexico next month.  In the meantime, she says choosing songs… Video, Audio

This week we introduce Lyttleton-based musician Luke Redfern Scott, aka Admiral Drowsy. Audio

Charlotte Ryan chats to Faye Webster ahead of her appearance on the NZ stage at Laneway in just over week. Video, Audio

Charlotte Ryan caught up with Calexico vocalist, guitarist and co-founder Joey Burns Audio

Christchurch-born bass player Hamish Smith features on New York-based guitarist Rotem Sivan's new album 'Dream Louder'. Also this hour - classics by Hampton Hawes, and an exciting track from… Audio

Finn's back for 2024, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Featuring tracks from Lily Seabird, Faye Webster and Nia Archives. Audio