Music
Hymns on Sunday, 20 October 2024
Marking World Mission Sunday this week with hymns including We have a gospel to proclaim, and Who’ll be a witness for my Lord. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 19 October 2024
On this week's show there's anniversary tracks for Tom Waits and the Waterboys, reggae from the Wailers plus classics courtesy of Bobbie Gentry, Leon Redbone and Tony Joe White. Audio
The nine-hour Prince documentary we'll probably never see
Why will a sprawling Netflix documentary about the legendary singer possibly never be seen? Video, Audio
Ella Dunbar-Wilcox
Ella Dunbar-Wilcox is a NZ singer who works and studies in Los Angeles. Her first EP 'Almost Love' shows a vocalist with a very bright future. Audio
Yekannywackit
Nicholas Payton plays hard bop, Thomas Botting evokes Balclutha, and Wellington's The Troubles have a very pleasurable time indeed. Audio
Biographer on the Prince doco we won’t see
Prince is one of the few remaining 80s superstars whose story remains a mystery, yet their estate is preventing the release of a Netflix documentary. Author Matt Thorne joins Charlotte Ryan to discuss… Audio
The Mixtape: Pos Mavaega on 30 years of Pacific Underground
Our guest picking the music is Pos' Mavaega, Musical Director for Pacific Underground, NZ's longest running Pacific performing arts group who are celebrating 30 years of theatre. Pos is a writer… Audio
Viva Hinds! by Hinds
The Spanish band are now a duo, continuing their celebratory spirit with help from some notable guests on a typically fun fourth album. Audio
Jim Nothing on local life and new music
Aotearoa artist Jim Nothing shares a slice of his life in a new album Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn. Inspired by walks around the neighbourhood, the album feels super local; bicycle rides, front gardens, and… Audio
Horomona Horo: Best known taonga pūoro practitioner becomes Arts Laureate
Horomona Horo (Ngapuhi, Ngati Porou, Taranaki), one of Aotearoa's best known taonga pūoro practitioners, is now an Arts Laureate. Horomona is a masterful composer and musician, known for his expertise… Audio
Mel Parsons Live on her Regional Sabotage Tour
Mel Parsons has been touring New Zealand's cities and regions with the release of her album Sabotage. RNZ's Alex Harmer captured this live set at The Piano in Christchurch. Songs: 1. Circling the City… Audio
Mel Parsons Live on her Regional Sabotage Tour
Mel Parsons has been touring New Zealand's cities and regions with the release of her album Sabotage. RNZ's Alex Harmer captured this live set at The Piano in Christchurch. Songs: 1. Circling the City… Audio
Biographer on the Prince doco we won't see
Prince is one of the few remaining 80s superstars whose story remains a mystery, yet their estate is preventing the release of a Netflix documentary. A new edition of Prince: The Man and His Music by… Audio
Playing Favourites with Nathaniel Lees
Kiwi-born Samoan, Maiava Nathaniel Lees began acting on stage in 1975, and on screen in 1984. He joins Saturday Morning to play favourites. Audio
Harriet Constable: Forgotten women who shaped classical music
Harriet Constable's debut novel was inspired by the true story of an orphan who was a musical prodigy and student of one of the great Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Finn Johansson joins Emile Donovan to share an array of eclectic music. Audio
Two concertos for the price of one concert
A new clarinet concerto by NZ composer Ross Harris, and one by jazz great Artie Shaw form a double bill when British soloist Julian Bliss joins the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this weekend. 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
NZ Live: Nathan Haines
In support of Nanthan's latest studio album, Notes, the jazz master and ban joins Jesse for an unforgettable NZ LIve session. Audio
One Direction bandmates 'completely devastated' by Liam Payne's death
His bandmates released a joint statement, saying the memories they shared with him would be treasured forever.