Troy Kingi
The Sampler: Troy Kingi, Techtones, David Long
Nick Bollinger discusses an album of memories and ghosts from Troy Kingi; an unearthed slice of 1981 post-punk from Auckland band the Techtones; and David Long's colourful soundtrack for television…
AudioTroy Kingi: The Ghost of Freddie Cesar - track by track
A missing father, a mysterious cassette tape and a clutch of memories inspired Troy Kingi’s new album The Ghost of Freddie Cesar, which tries to make sense of his Dad's disappearance. Video, Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Former misanthropist turned thoughtful family man Bill Callahan released a new album this week, wryly entitled Gold Record. We'll hear two tracks from that today, alongside a song from Troy Kingi's… Audio
Troy Kingi goes on a musical ghost hunt
Northland based multi-award-winning musician Troy Kingi is set to release "The Ghost of Freddie Cesar", the fourth instalment in his 10/10/10 series - 10 albums in 10 years in 10 genres. The album has… Audio
Silver Scrolls 2020: Top five announced
Songs by Reb Fountain, Nadia Reid, Benee, L.A.B., and Troy Kingi have been chosen as the top five contenders for the 2020 Silver Scroll songwriting award. Video, Audio
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan shares new music from Tami Neilson, who's hitting the road next month on a tour with her band after the release her seventh album Chickaboom! She'll also share music from… Audio
Troy Kingi nominates his Rising Star of Matariki
To celebrate Mātariki we asked some of Aotearoa’s top musicians to shine a light on the next generation of Māori talent. Award-winning Northland musician Troy Kingi has chosen up-and-coming vocalist… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 281: Troy Kingi/ Drum n Bass/ Perfume Genius
On this week's Pocket Edition Charlotte Ryan speaks with Troy Kingi about winning The Taite Music Prize 2020 and the fascinating backstory behind his upcoming album, Tony Stamp investigates why kiwis… Audio
Troy Kingi’s new record is not your usual covers album
The story behind Troy Kingi's upcoming album is stranger than fiction. Video, Audio
NZ Music Month and Taite Prize winner Troy Kingi
RNZ music journalist Kirsten Johnstone joins Kathryn to talk about the winner of this year's Taite Prize, which was announced last night - Troy Kingi. She'll also play some selections to celebrate NZ… Audio
NZ Live: Troy Kingi
Kiwi musician and actor Troy Kingi has just released his third album in as many years – Holy Colony Burning Acres. He dropped in to perform live and have a chat to RNZ's Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio
Friday Night Live: Melodownz
Join Polynesian urban poet and artist Melodownz and friends performing in various guises in several sessions for RNZ Music. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 243: Villainy/ Warpaint
On this week's Pocket Edition, Yadana Saw chats to Villainy about people mispronouncing their name and Elliott Childs talks to US band Warpaint backstage in Wellington.
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Kiwi Rules: Troy Kingi
Kiwi Rules is when a New Zealand musician "plays it forward" by introducing us to a track from another Kiwi artist whose music they admire. Karyn Hay speaks with singer songwriter Troy Kingi who's on… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 232: Aldous Harding/ Troy Kingi
On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Aldous Harding about her beguiling new album Designer, and Troy Kingi tells us about his first te reo Māori song. Audio
Love and Hope live at Old St Pauls
Troy Kingi, Mara TK and Mark Vanilau are Love and Hope. To coincide with Te Matatini, the national kapa haka championships, the trio played Wellington's Old St. Pauls for a special night with friends… Audio
Love And Hope Live in Session
Aotearoa soul supergroup Love And Hope join Yadana Saw in the Music 101 studio. Audio
VIDEO: backstage with the 2018 NZ Music Awards winners
RNZ Music's Alex Behan was backstage at last night's Vodafone NZ Music Awards, capturing the winner's reactions. He chatted to Troy Kingi, Alien Weaponry, Six60, SWIDT, Brooke Fraser, Sons of Zion and… Video, Audio
Six60 wins big as Marlon Williams takes top gong at NZ Music Awards
Dunedin five-piece Six60 took home a total of five Tuis at the 2018 Vodafone NZ Music Awards, which took place at Auckland’s Spark Arena tonight. Video
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NZ Music Awards 2018: RNZ live coverage
Welcome to RNZ's live coverage of the 2018 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. We've got red carpet shots, backstage interviews with the winners, and the best bits from social media.