Music
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
Nikau Grace & Dani Kionasina
Today on show storyteller and Teine Samoa behind Tagata Atamai Danielle Kionasina sits down with So'omalo to talk about her mahi in the community, 16-year-old Nikau Grace chats with Janay about… Audio
Hope out of hate
Singers from the Wellington Youth Choir talk about their upcoming concert where they'll be performing a work composed in response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay American man. Video, Audio
The Pre-Panel for 30th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman joins Mark Leishman to preview tonight's show. Plus Sam Hollis joins the panel to quiz Wallace and Mark on who made the cut on crafting the themes to James Bond… Audio
Feature album: the music of Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson has died aged 88. Audio
Kris Kristofferson, influential singer-songwriter, dies at 88
The singer-songwriter and successful actor died on Saturday, Rolling Stone reported, citing his spokesperson.
Five local albums to listen to this week
These five local albums are well worth your time, from joyous power pop to ambient instrumentals inspired by native flora.
Worlds of Music 29 September, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, with Anoushka Shankar, Paco de Lucia, Vieux Farka Touré , and American avant-garde musician, composer and performance artist, Laurie Anderson. Audio
Linda Thompson's Singing Proxies
English singer Linda Thompson may have lost her voice, but her songs are gloriously on display in her new Proxy Music album, sung by family and friends from the Wainwrights and Eliza Carthy to The… Audio
How 1994 birthed a brand new genre of music
Tony Stamp looks back at two landmark trip hop albums released 30 years ago. Video
Review: Kowhai by Sophie Burbery
A new local ambient album celebrates the native plant. Audio
1994 part five: Portishead, Massive Attack
Tony Stamp looks back at two landmark trip hop albums released 30 years ago. Video, Audio
Review: Doggerland by Office Dog
A new EP from the Kane Strang-fronted band finds them in mellower form than their debut. Audio
