Music
Music Critic: Dianne Swann
This week Dianne Swann talks with Jesse about the new album fromWelsh singer-songwriter, Gruff Rhys - Sadness Sets Me Free. Audio
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
Moment of Calm: The hissing of late summer lawns
As we slip into autumn we invite you to relax to the sound of late summer. Audio
The very talented Mr Carter
NZ 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
First song: Andrew Paley
For 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
Inmo Yang and the Korean trifecta
Brilliant young Korean violinist Inmo Yang is bringing the music of Korean composer Unsuk Chin to Auckland. Video, Audio
Is big business stifling music creativity?
The 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
Music feature: Dinah Lee
Today 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
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
Sacred, profane and profound
Organist 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
Here Now: Pongo and Lady Shaka
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
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
Nashville Babylon: 23 March 2024
On 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
Worlds of Music 24 March, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, with the Blind Boys of Alabama, Lasa De Sela, Abdullah Ibrahim, and The Touré-Raichel Collective. Audio
The Perfect Sound
Just 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
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
Hymns on Sunday, 24 March 2024
Holy 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
Jazz Takes on the Beatles (1)
Nick 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
Jazz Takes on the Beatles (2)
Nick 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
The Mixtape: Comedian Guy Williams
Bringing 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