Music

Kiwi pianist Sylvia Jiang talks with Bryan Crump ahead of her concert with the Auckland Philharmonia, and her first Chamber Music New Zealand tour. Audio

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the Glastonbury Festival, and the now-common practice of livestreaming music festivals. Audio

For the first time in 27 years, RNZ Concert has a new sound desk in its Wellington studio. Bryan Crump thanks the people who made it possible. Audio

It's been 40 years since Sade Adu burst onto the British music scene with her band, simply known as Sade. In 1984 they released their debut album Diamond Life and have gone on to release five more… Audio

Award winning playwright Kathryn Burnett's new one women play is in the middle of a run at Auckland's Herald Theatre The play , "Nichola Cheeseman Is Back" , starring Jodie Rimmer, is getting rave… Audio

Imposter is an insight into Māori musicians who are growing in their confidence, music, culture, and identity. It aims to inspire other rangatahi Māori in their journey of overcoming self-doubt. Video

New Zealand conductor Tianyi Lu is back in Aotearoa to direct the National Youth Orchestra, ahead of making her BBC Proms debut next month. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, with The Jadid Ensemble, Bob Marley, Roberta Flack, and the godfather of Polynesian music in New Zealand, Bill Sevesi. Audio

Too often, when the rock or pop artists investigate the Great American Songbook, it's cause for groaning disappointment. Not so with American musician Andrew Bird according to William Dart. His new… Audio

The Californian musician's third album is placid and pretty, but its lyrics pack a punch. Video, Audio

The Portland band's latest feels like a look back through their 24 year catalogue, but Colin Meloy's writing is still sharp. Video, Audio

A debrief with the former 95bFM Breakfast host about her five years in the role, and some songs she enjoyed along the way. Audio

Deke Sharon, music director for the three Pitch Perfect movies, is credited with modernising contemporary a capella singing.  Audio

Celebrating the season of Matariki this week, with hymns in te reo Māori and hymns of remembrance. And we mark the Feast of St Paul. Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon there's soul courtesy of James Carr and Esther Phillips, classics from the Band and Tom Waits plus Bonnie Raitt covering a John Prine favourite. Audio

She may be Lorde's little sister but Indy Yelich is making music, and living life on her own terms.

Our guest picking the music is rurally-based, internationally-touring DJ Lord Echo. Lord Echo is the artist name for Michael August who you might know as Mike Fabulous. He's a multi-instrumentalist… Audio

Indy Yelich carries that famous family name, owed to the international stardom of her sister Lorde. But for her own music Indy has dropped the surname, releasing tracks as herself, by herself. In 2022… Video, Audio

The Dunedin trio continue to produce 'dance music that's not afraid to be sad' on their third album. Video, Audio