Sonia Yee

Read by Sonia Yee. Music details: Tobias Hume: Beccus an Hungarian Lord (AliaVox AV 9837) Audio

Read by Sonia Yee. Music details: R Johnson: Pavan Harmonia (Mundi 907257) Audio

If you've ever seen groups of people gathered in your city centre practicing what looks to be a form of meditation or even Tai Chi, then it's possible that they belong to the eastern practice of Falun… Audio

In its history The Dowse Art Museum has seen periods of change and experienced its fair share of controversy, all of which has helped to shape the state of contemporary art in New Zealand as we now… Audio

Sonia Sly meets a yoga practitioner who believes in the power of transformative sound as a means to come closer to one's true self. Audio

Found window frames, an Electric Warrior and deconstructed pavilions come together in the building of 'a Great World' when mixed media artist Kerry Ann Lee returns from a residency in Shanghai. Sonia… Audio

Fo Guan Shan is an international form of Mahayana Buddhism. It was founded in the 1960's in Taiwan and there are temples located in Christchurch and Auckland. So what is it, and how does it function… Audio

Vampires, secrets, and hidden treasures.... Warwick Jordan, owner of the iconic Auckland store Hard to Find, reveals the unusual and unexpected world of dealing in second-hand books. Audio

Fo Guan Shan is an international form of Mahayana Buddhism. It was founded in the 1960s in Taiwan and there are temples located in Christchurch and Auckland. So what is it, and how does it function… Audio

The film industry in Miramar, Wellington is even more complete now. A new cinema - the Roxy - had its all star cast gala opening last night, after a 7 million dollar refurbishment. Audio

A new jewel in the crown of the film industry in Wellington is promising to bring old world glamour and magic into cinema-going. Sonia Yee gets a tour with Jamie Selkirk and Tania Rodger from Stone… Audio

The Mangere Arts Centre has come a long way since Arts On Sunday last visited, when it was under construction. Since then it's seen 30 productions and more than 60 performance nights. Sonia Yee went… Audio

When faiths collide. And a psychological take on the parables. Audio

Sonia Yee finds out why Francesca Geach is taking opera underground, with her company Operagasmic as it gets ready to perform Cosi Fan Tutte this week at alternative Wellington bar 'Mighty-Mighty.' Audio

Without question, adolescence is tough and young people face so many challenges. But what is it like to grow up as part of the Bahai community a faith that is still under the radar in New Zealand… Audio

Jennie Hasler-Jacob's is something of a local celebrity in her hometown of Balclutha. She's an award winning hair artist - driven by a passion for creating the outrageous and fantastical. Audio

The Bahai faith was founded in the mid 19th century in the Persian and Ottoman empires. With around 5-6 million Bahai's around the world, it's one of the fastest growing religions next to… Audio

Earlier this year, Spoken Features producer Sonia Yee met up with Olga Hawkes - author of 'Russian at Heart.' But there's another side to Olga's personal story and it's full of glamour from 60's… Audio

In this gig is you'll almost certainly be dealing with some extreme personalities. It's the business of dog grooming. Sonia Yee went to Parklands, Christchurch to investigate the ins and outs of this… Audio