Music
Wellington Jazz Festival 2023: Jake Baxendale's Waypeople
Premiered at the 2023 Wellington Jazz Festival, Pōneke saxophonist and composer Jake Baxendale’s 'Waypeople' was inspired by a poetic version of the classic Chinese philosophical text the Tao Te… Video, Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
The Hard Quartet is something of an indie supergroup, comprising members of Pavement, Dirty Three, The Cairo Gang and Superwolf. Audio
George Harrison's early Beatles guitar could fetch $1.3m at auction
The instrument is described as "one of the holy grails" of historic Beatles guitars.
Music, poetry and performance combine with te reo at Wellington's Jazz Festival
ORO MĀIA, which translates to 'Still I Rise', is being performed at the Wellington Opera House as part of Wellington's Jazz Festival later this month Audio
Why Pearl Jam have become such a polarizing band?
Seattle band Pearl Jam have recorded 11 studio albums, sold 85 million+ albums, played over 1000 shows and had 5 albums reach number one. But after over thirty years of success, biographer Ronen… Audio
Why Pearl Jam have become such a polarising band?
Seattle band Pearl Jam have recorded 11 studio albums, sold 85 million+ albums, played over 1000 shows and had 5 albums reach number one. But after over thirty years of success, biographer Ronen… Audio
Belfast rap trio Kneecap announce New Zealand shows
The group is garnering worldwide attention for their use of the Irish language mixed with English. Video, Audio
The versatile Sherry Shelton
Organist, pianist, harpist and singer Sherry Shelton has a concert coming up in Bluff this Saturday. Audio
Music Critic: Fievel Is Glauque and Mā
Music reviewer Sarah Thomson brings us two fresh tracks. Audio
Corella & Gracie Moller
Today on the show three members of roots reggae band Corrella chat with Janay about when we can expect new waiata, friend of the show Gracie Moller is back in the studio to tell us what is means to be… Audio
Laneway announces dates, but silent on Charli XCX rumours
A 'laneway' neon green billboard in Auckland's Ponsonby has created a buzz online, with speculations that English singer Charli XCX may be headlining the festival.
Sending the music back home
Young Christchurch-raised composer Eva Bedggood talks about her latest work, which NZTrio is about to premiere in her home town. Audio
Bookmarks with Suzanne Lynch
There are few people who've has as much staying power in the New Zealand music scene than Suzanne Lynch. Audio
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte will have details about a new album from Reb Fountain and a new documentary screening in cinemas this week about Paul McCartney and Wings, called One Hand Clapping. Audio
Will Boy George be able to get into NZ for a tour?
The Culture Club singer's previous convictions will be weighed up by immigration authorities ahead of his upcoming New Zealand tour.
120 people accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault and abuse
While the hip hop mogul waits trial on a range of charges, 120 people have come forward to accuse him of sexual assault and abuse.
Harmony in the hay
Canturbury ceramic artist and gallery owner John Allan talks about turning an old hay shed into a music venue. Audio
Music feature: Jazz in the 21st century
Today we put Miles, Coltrane and The Duke to one side as Christchurch-based saxophonist and composer Jimmy Rainey guides us through jazz in the 21st century. Audio
Settling the Score 2024!
RNZ Concert's Settling the Score poll is back for 2024. RNZ Concert presenter Maria Mo is taking the opportunity to create a soundtrack to the movie of her life. Audio
