Music
Music: Carole King with Ali Harper
Carole King has been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. She co-wrote 118 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and her 1971 album 'Tapestry' topped the charts for 15 weeks on release. It stayed… Audio
The TAHI 3rd October 2023
On today’s show, KMTP defines NZ emo music on their debut album, So’omalo and Miri ponder hāngi vs boil up, and we attempt to get to the bottom of the Ranfurly Shield scandal. Audio
Classical music brings focus and joy to artist Kiran McKinnon
Artist Kiran McKinnon is fascinated by the interplay between the language and ideas of composition in classical music and painting. She talks with David Morriss ahead of an exhibition featuring her… Audio
Chuffed with my child chats
Jesse speaks to another proud parent about their child's accomplishments. Today we hear from Lynaire Kibblewhite, whose daughter Rachel has overcome great challenges to pursue a career in music. Audio
Worlds of Music 1 October, 2023
This week music from Maori soultress Moana Maniapoto and Brazilian guitar maestro Bola Sete. Audio
The National doubles up
The American band The National celebrates 2023 by giving us not one, but two new albums. William Dart checks them both out. Audio
Anatomy of a Scroll: Tiny Ruins 'The Crab/Waterbaby"
In this "Anatomy of a Scroll" we talk to Tiny Ruins about her song 'The Crab/Waterbaby' Video, Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 1 October 2023
Charles Wesley’s well-loved hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling has been set to many different tunes over the years. In this week’s programme, you can hear a setting by English composer Howard… Video, Audio
Nashville Babylon: 30 September 2023
On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark plays classic blues from Peggy Scott, a soul smash courtesy of Aretha Franklin plus tracks from Lambchop, Calexico and Roy Orbison. Audio
Lennie Tristano
Lennie Tristano was a polarising figure in mid-20th Century jazz. Nick takes a look at what made him such an interesting musician. Audio
Tangerine
A classic from Jim Hall, followed by tracks from Jazz at Lincoln Center, Melody Gardot, and NZ's Anita Schwabe. Audio
The Mixtape: Toni Huata
Our guest picking the music over the next hour is composer, champion of Maori music and vocal powerhouse Toni Huata. Audio
Anatomy of a Scroll: Marlon Williams "Don't Go Back"
In this "Anatomy of a scroll" Jana Te Nahu Owen managed to catch the very busy Marlon Williams in a Cafe in Melbourne to talk about his song 'Don't Go Back' Video, Audio
Black Belt Eagle Scout on the influence of nature
Native American musician Black Belt Eagle Scout tells Maggie Tweedie about how her tribal land in the state of Washington influenced her music. Audio
Introducing: Modniy
This week on Introducing we meet Modniy. A sonic project by Poneke based musician Sonya Ishimnikova. Audio
Ōtautahi's Model Home deliver power-pop adrenalin on their fantastic debut
Tony Stamp reviews a local album of expertly crafted and performed indie rock. Video, Audio
Jet Jaguar's Epiphytes are as aurally exciting as always
Tony Stamp reviews a botanical collection from the seasoned Wellington producer. Video, Audio
K M T P's debut comes With Love, and a lot of distortion
Tony Stamp reviews the affable overdrive of the Tāmaki Makaurau artist's debut full-length. Video, Audio
Romy on dealing with devastating loss through dance music
Award winning musician Romy of The XX shares how big moments of grief inspired an uplifting dance record full of emotive club classics. Audio
Kirsten Te Rito on performing at the Wellington Jazz Festival.
Our guest on Māpuna this week is Wellington based singer songwriter Kirsten Te Rito. Who is one of only two artists who have been commissioned to perform at the Wellington Jazz Festival which runs in… Audio