Music
Neil Young reverses Glastonbury boycott after 'corporate control' concerns
The singer-songwriter will play the UK's Glastonbury Festival after all, saying there was "an error in the information" he received.
Nashville Babylon: 4 January 2025
It's another 2 hour summer special on the show this week with soul from Etta James and Otis Redding, blues courtesy of T-Bone Walker, 2-Tone ska from the Specials, the Ramones take on Spider-Man plus… Audio
The Music Of Ry Cooder: Part 2
The final part of our two part series on the music of guitarist, composer and producer Ry Cooder. Audio
The Sampler Best international albums 2024
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite international releases of the year, including Scottish indie, UK folk, and Canadian pop-punk. Audio
Time makes the wine
Some people think the band's name is her name - they're wrong - but the mistake is understandable. Ardijah's lead vocalist since 1980 has been Betty-Anne Monga. At 15-years-old, the singer joined a… Audio
Postcards :Marjan Nelson on the Power of Persian Music
Persian New Zealander Marjan Nelson traces the roots of Persian music in this episode of Postcards. As a child growing up in Iran, Marjan was immersed in a household where music was woven into the… Audio
Live: Fin Rah Zel at WOMAD 2024
Listen to local Taranaki band Fin Rah Zel performing their reggae drenched soul live at WOMAD 2024 on the Dell Stage in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Fin Rah Zel at WOMAD
Listen to hometown favourites Fin Rah Zel performing their reggae drenched soul sounds live on the Dell Stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Mo'Ju at WOMAD 2024
Listen to groundbreaking Australian musician Mo’Ju performing a unique set of soul and blues music live on the Brooklands Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa 2024 in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Gilberto Gil at WOMAD 2024
Listen to legendary Brazilian musician and composer Gilberto Gil perform performs his unique samba rhythms alongside his granddaughter and three sons on the Bowl Stage in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Strawpeople at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the innovative electro-pop musings of Strawpeople performing live on the Brooklandsstage at WOMAD Aotearoa in 2024. Audio
NZSO Arias Concert 2024
Soprano Eliza Boom and tenor Paul O’Neill perform arias and duets from Puccini’s much-loved operas with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by José Luis Gómez. Audio
Coming up
Live: Good Habits at WOMAD 2024
Listen to Dynamic UK folk duo performing on the Dell Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa in New Plymouth in 2024 Audio
Artist to Artist: Episode 4
In Artist To Artist Nick Bollinger takes a listen to some of the songs that songwriters have written about other songwriters, and uncovers the stories behind them. Audio
Artist to Artist: Episode 3
In Artist To Artist Nick Bollinger takes a listen to some of the songs that songwriters have written about other songwriters, and uncovers the stories behind them. Audio
Artist to Artist: Episode 2
In Artist To Artist Nick Bollinger takes a listen to some of the songs that songwriters have written about other songwriters, and uncovers the stories behind them. Audio
Artist to Artist: Episode 1
In Artist To Artist Nick Bollinger takes a listen to some of the songs that songwriters have written about other songwriters, and uncovers the stories behind them. Audio
Watch: South Auckland choir's big moment at the World Choir Games
Follow the journey of one South Auckland choir as they represent their culture and collectiveness on their biggest stage - the World Choir Games. Video
Drug testing and wet tents as Rhythm and Vines festival kicks off
Record rain hasn't dampened the spirits of thousands of festival goers, and Drug Foundation staff say they're "slammed" by the numbers they're testing.
Sampler Special: 1994
Tony Stamp celebrates the many great albums that came out 30 years ago in 1994, from grunge to trip-hop. Audio
