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80s NZ Jazz Fusion
29 Mar 2024Nick looks in on 1980s NZ jazz fusion band Space Case. Plus tracks from Charles Mingus, and Cuban/NYC band Orquesta Akokán. Audio
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New community, same credo
28 Mar 2024Julian Raphael talks about bringing the spirit of community singing to Taranaki, where participation is key (even if you're slightly off). Video, Audio
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Music Critic: Dianne Swann
28 Mar 2024This week Dianne Swann talks with Jesse about the new album fromWelsh singer-songwriter, Gruff Rhys - Sadness Sets Me Free. Audio
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The TAHI 28/3/24
On today’s show, guest appearances from emerging musicians Reiki Ruawai as well as Hone who chat with So’omālō about their latest tracks, and we discuss the origins of the heimlich. Audio
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Moment of Calm: The hissing of late summer lawns
27 Mar 2024As we slip into autumn we invite you to relax to the sound of late summer. Audio
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The very talented Mr Carter
27 Mar 2024NZ pianist and cellist Benjamin Carter has won a scholarship to study music at London's Royal College of Music, and no, he hasn't decided which instrument to specialise in. Maybe he never will. Video, Audio
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First song: Andrew Paley
27 Mar 2024For our first song today we meet Andrew Paley who's in Aotearoa to perform for the first time. He's a Chicago based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer on his way to visit family in the South… Audio
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Inmo Yang and the Korean trifecta
26 Mar 2024Brilliant young Korean violinist Inmo Yang is bringing the music of Korean composer Unsuk Chin to Auckland. Video, Audio
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Is big business stifling music creativity?
26 Mar 2024The same private equity firms that have made leveraged buyouts two words employees have come to dread, are pouring billions of dollars into buying up the music catalogs of artists like Bob Dylan, Tina… Audio
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Music feature: Dinah Lee
26 Mar 2024Today we look back on the incredible career of Dinah Lee. Dr Kimberly Cannady, a senior lecturer in ethnomusicology at Victoria University is writing a book about the 60s musical icon. Audio
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The TAHI 26/3/24
On todays show, Evie is back with a brand new look! Tween stars of Aotearoa’s latest feature film The Mountain give us some behind the scenes insight, and we yap along with musician YAHYAH who tells… Audio
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Sacred, profane and profound
25 Mar 2024Organist and Music Director of St Paul's Cathedral Wellington, Michael Stewart, who is also Music Director of The Tudor Consort, talks about Holy Week, his busiest time of the year. Video, Audio
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Here Now: Pongo and Lady Shaka
25 Mar 2024Singers from across the world found common ground through their journeys, convening at WOMAD this month. Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Lady Shaka and Pongo in this episode of Here Now. Audio
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Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD
Singers from across the world found common ground through their journeys, convening at WOMAD this month. Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Lady Shaka and Pongo in this episode of Here Now. Audio
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Worlds of Music 24 March, 2024
24 Mar 2024Music from the world, for the world, with the Blind Boys of Alabama, Lasa De Sela, Abdullah Ibrahim, and The Touré-Raichel Collective. Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 23 March 2024
24 Mar 2024On this week's Nashville Babylon there's birthday tunes for Aretha Franklin and Nick Lowe, new music from Hurray For The Riff Raff, blues courtesy of Elmore James plus a country classic from Hank… Audio
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The Perfect Sound
24 Mar 2024Just as writers search for le mot juste, musicians look out for le son juste - the perfect sound. William Dart explores some local recordings ranging from Larry Morris and Allison Durbin to newcomers… Audio
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April Phillips on her passion for Frank Sinatra
April Phillips joins Jim to discuss the life and music of Frank Sinatra and to hear some of his most iconic work. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 24 March 2024
24 Mar 2024Holy Week begins today - the sixth and final week of Lent. Palm Sunday commemorates the entry of Jesus in Jerusalem, and our hymns include Ride on, ride on in majesty and All glory, laud and honour. Audio
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Jazz Takes on the Beatles (1)
23 Mar 2024Nick Tipping dedicates the programme to the music of Lennon and McCartney, with jazz tunes that reinvent the Beatles - from Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to fusion player Jaco Pastorius. Audio
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Jazz Takes on the Beatles (2)
23 Mar 2024Nick Tipping dedicates the programme to the music of Lennon and McCartney, with jazz tunes that reinvent the Beatles - from Herbie Hancock and Groove Collective to fusion players Allan Holdsworth and… Audio
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The Mixtape: Comedian Guy Williams
23 Mar 2024Bringing the tunes and a barrel of energy to the Mixtape is comedian and self-proclaimed 'volunteer journalist' Guy Williams. Guy is a winner of the prestigious Billy T award and a regular face on our… Audio
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Flying Nun’s Look Blue Go Purple to be celebrated at Taite Music Awards
23 Mar 2024Next month as part of the Taite Music Awards the 2024 Independent Music Classic Record trophy will be presented. This year Dunedin band Look Blue Go Purple will be celebrated for their 1991 album… Audio
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