Yadana Saw
Music critic - Yadana Saw
Yadana Saw reports on last nights Kendrick Lamar concert. Audio
REVIEW: King Kendrick gives Dunedin a DAMN good time
The crowd at Kendrick Lamar's Dunedin show kept bouncing and dancing the whole way through the set. Yadana Saw was amongst the thousands at the award-winning rapper's first date in his DAMN. album… Audio
Youth crowd Dunedin for Kendrick Lamar
The critically acclaimed hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar starts his tour of New Zealand and Australia in Dunedin tonight. Music producer Yadana Saw will be going to the concert and she joins us from our… Audio
Te Vaka tours orchestral Moana to full houses in NZ
The Pacific fusion band, behind the soundtrack to Disney's Moana, Te Vaka, have been playing to full houses on a special one-off tour performing the songs from the popular animated movie with… Audio
Club 121
Wellington's Club 121 have opened the doors for their biggest rave. Yadana Saw investigates "the rebirth of dance music culture". Audio
Te Vaka relishes sold-out Moana movie soundtrack tour
Te Vaka, the award-winning pacific fusion band behind the soundtrack to Disney’s Moana, are on the final leg of a one-off tour of Aotearoa playing the songs of the popular animated movie. Audio
Funking good times with The Bamboo's Lance Ferguson
Lance Ferguson,head honcho of Aussie funk outfit The Bamboos on why big bands don't make big bucks. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition194: Dictaphone Blues/Ponguru
In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp hosts Dictaphone Blues for a live session. We meet Auckland band Skilaa and a special Matariki treat from Ponguru. Audio
Fair Play: Speaking up in Sport
Zoë George and co-host Yadana Saw discover how to speak up with sports psychologist Karen Nimmo, celebrate the LGBTQI+ community with the Central Pulse netball team, find out about pickleball and get… Audio
Heroes & Villains: Senegal, Sanchez and the Blue Samurai
In the latest episode of Squeaky Bum Time, RNZ's FIFA World Cup podcast, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle wrap up the first round of the group stage, and with the help of guests Stuff football writer… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 192: Jon Toogood/Hellinn/The Chills
In this week's Pocket Edition, Jon Toogood speaks about the inspiration behind his new album Haja, we learn about Finland's quest to be the global capital of metal and The Chills' Martin Phillips… Audio
2018 World Cup Preview: Football, Fashion & Song
The 2018 Football World Cup is almost upon us,so it's time to kick off our special podcast series Squeaky Bum Time. Audio
Drax Project: from Cuba Street to supporting a Cuban pop star
Wellington buskers-turned-Spotify darlings Drax Project yesterday embarked the tour a lifetime: supporting the most streamed solo female artist of all time – Camila Cabello, on her string of sold-out… Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Myele Manzanza
This week's RNZ Music Mixtape selector is drummer Myele Manzanza. The accomplished musician who's played across jazz, RnB, and hip-hop shares some tracks that have inspired his sound. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 190: Anonymouz/Corduroy Cape
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan learns some Samoan with the help of Anoymouz and Tha Movement; Jana Whitta hosts Corduroy Cape - The Persnicketty Mixtape with Soaked Oats, Being, Ha the… Audio
The Mixtape: King Kapisi
Local hip-hop heavyweight King Kapisi was the first hip-hop artist ever to win the Silver Scroll - NZ's most coveted songwriting award - back in 1999. These days he's a father, grandfather, basketball… Video, Audio
Oscar Key Sung: "I wanted to forget who I was"
Australian R&B producer/singer Oscar Key Sung on how his visa woes set him on his own Berlin-inspired musical adventure. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 189: Rei/ Oscar Key Sung
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to te reo rapper Rei, and Melbourne pop musician Oscar Key Sung. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 188: Courtney Barnett/ Sola Rosa/ Wax Chattels
In this week's Pocket Edition, Kirsten Johnstone speaks with Courtney Barnett about her new album Tell Me How You Really Feel. Alex Behan speaks with Sola Rosa about his latest release and Auckland's… Audio
The Mixtape: NZ Music Month
The slogan for NZ Music month this year is 'Discover New'. The RNZ Music crew bring this kaupapa to their mixtape, with some brand new exciting finds, and some old favourites too. Video, Audio