Mandolin
The mandolin and the man behind Country Life's music
12 Aug 2022
The Country Life theme music has been introducing the programme for all of the show's 25 years on the airwaves. So who's behind it? Audio
Calling Home: BB Bowness in Boston
3 Nov 2019
Catherine 'BB' Bowness is a ground-breaking Kiwi banjo player who has made her home in Boston, Massachusetts. She's currently touring through the US and will be heading home to New Zealand for a… Audio
Mandolin Mania
6 Nov 2016
Spurred on by a new release from the North Carolina band Mandolin Orange, William Dart explores a number of other choice slices of plucking heaven featuring Bill Monroe, David Grisman and Chris Thile… Audio
Wellington Folk Festival 2014
1 Nov 2014
Since 1965 Wellington's Folk Festival has been bringing together musicians and audiences to share songs, tunes, stories, and a bit of homebrew. This year they reflected on those who've been before… Audio