Music
Le Boeuf, Pascal: Obliquely Wrecked
Performed by the NZTrio, Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Hypnotique concert on 16 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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Fauré, Gabriel: Piano Trio in D minor Op 120
Performed by the NZTrio, Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Hypnotique concert on 16 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
Recorded by… Audio
Kats-Chernin, Elena: Calliope Dreaming
Performed by the NZTrio, Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Hypnotique concert on 16 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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Worlds of Music 16 November, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Ablaye Cissoko, Serebii, Coşkun Karademir, and contemporary Irish folk quartet Lankum. Audio
My Latest Track: Karra Rhodes
Emerging Christchurch-based, Scottish-born singer-songwriter Karra Rhodes joins Jim to discuss her debut album and single by the same name, Hometown Therapy. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 16 November 2025
We're marking World Day of the Poor in Hymns on Sunday this week. Established in 2017 by Pope Francis, it's a Sunday set aside to reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel. This year's… Audio
Why David Byrne doesn't read reviews
The American music legend doesn't engage with critics, but audiences are finding his live shows more joyous than ever.
Nashville Babylon: 15 November 2025
On this week's show there's blues from Magic Sam, soul from Wilson Pickett, classics courtesy of Linda Ronstadt and Guy Clark, Americana from Calexico plus old-school country from the Louvin Brothers.
…Fair Weather part 1
A set of jazz curated designed to look forward to summer, including tunes like Too Darn Hot and the Summer Samba, and three tracks from the Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Audio
Fair Weather part 2
Part two: jazz tunes which remind us that summer is on the way! Audio
The Mixtape: Reuben Bonner
The Others Way is an annual festival that takes place in Auckland, this year closing down part of K Rd to accommodate 3000 ticket-holders. Festival director Reuben Bonner talks about the work that… Audio
Review: Rosalia’s new album is everything pop usually isn’t (and why that's a good thing)
In a pop landscape characterised by flavourless mush, Lux by Rosalía feels like a minor miracle, writes Tony Stamp.
Makayla and Haami score big at Waiata Māori Music Awards
The awards recognise a diverse mix of emerging and established Māori musicians.
The Logg Cabin: 14 November 2025
On the Logg Cabin this week Mark features a roundup of local releases from Arjuna Oakes, Avantdale Bowling Club and Te Whanganui-a-Tara rapper-singer-producer MA. He revisits classics from Bill… Audio
Bad Bunny wins top album prize at Latin Grammys in Vegas
The Puerto Rican superstar also won for Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance, Best Reggaeton Performance, Best Urban Music Album and Best Urban Song.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Ata Kak, Horn, and Rosalía. Audio
Live: Watch 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards
A mix of established musicians and new talent are up for trophies at the 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards in Hastings tonight.
Ballet music "some of the most beautiful music ever composed"
Former RNZB Principal Dancer Pauline Tronson-Germon shares some of her favourite pieces of ballet music - all from roles she has danced - and the memories that come along with them. Audio
Biggest Indian popstar on planet transforms Spark Arena
With bhangra, beats and boundless energy, Diljit Dosanjh served up a joyous ode to Punjabi pride.
NZ Live: L.A Mitchell is in our Christchurch studio!
It's time for NZ Live and today Jesse is joined by Otautahi Christchurch singer songwriter L.A Mitchell You may know her from 'Fly My Pretties', 'Bill Withers Social Club' alongside Troy Kingi and… Audio
