Music
Garth Hudson, last original member of rock group The Band, dies
The organist and multi-instrumentalist's wizardry enhanced some of the best-known songs of 1960s and 1970s rock group The Band.
Adam Chamber Music Festival 2024 - Dénes In Recital
Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon treats us to a programme that puts his beloved Bartók in amongst music by Beethoven, Liszt and Chopin. Audio
Music Supervisor Jemma Burns on Crafting the Score
Welcome to our new music series Sound Advice. Where we speak to Music Supervisors who meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the movies and soundtracks. In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to… Video, Audio
David Ridler on NZ's Music Industry and his 2025 predictions
David Ridler has 25 years experience in the NZ music industry, including six years as Head of Music at NZ on Air, as well as commercial radio programming, management and talent coaching. He joins Tony… Audio
Aroha & Tali talk Electronica
Both halves of AROHA & TALI curates memorable musical experiences on the dance floor. Maggie Tweedie and Tony Stamp speak to duo about their favourite genre, Electronica. Audio
Taste in Music authors Luke Pyenson and Alex Bleeker
What happens when a musician, food and travel journalist makes a book? The answer is a thoughtful collection of essays and conversations about kai, music scenes and genres. Tony Stamp speaks to the… Audio
Maori artist Reuben Paterson invites us into his NYC Art studio
Maggie Tweedie meets Reuben Paterson in his art studios in Bushwick. The artists made the bold decision to relocate to New York nearly two years ago, leaving behind his life as an exhibiting artist… Audio
Irish singer-songwriter Susan O'Neill touching down in NZ
Described as a rising star, Susan has performed with Grammy award-winner Phoebe Bridgers and Australian blues band The Teskey Brothers. Audio
Wellington musicians mourn loss of Homegrown festival
News of the departure of the Homegrown festival has Wellington musicians mourning the loss of a unique gig in their hometown. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
The movie soundtracking legend helping Kiwi composers get Hollywood gigs
Music supervisor and part-time Kiwi Karyn Rachtman talks about working on iconic films like Boogie Nights and her mission to get music composed in New Zealand on American cinema screens. Video, 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… Video, Audio
Live: Moonlight Benjamin at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the vodou rhythms and melodies of Haitian musician Moonlight Benjamin performing live at WOMAD 2024 on the Brooklands Stage a in Ngamotu, New Plymouth.
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Sound Advice: Karyn Rachtman
Karyn Rachtman has worked on music for Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs and with Baz Luhrmann for Romeo & Juliet, among others. Karyn is a renowned Music Supervisor and she speaks to Tony Stamp… Audio
Sam V on the State of RnB in Aotearoa
Sam V is a 27 year old veteran of the music scene in Aotearoa - at the age of 9 years old he was uploading music to YouTube, he quickly rose to fame with millions of views online, and was all over… Audio
Kadambari Raghukumar on her affinity with Colombian Music
In this radio feature, Kadambari Raghukumar reflects on her time traveling across Colombia, speaking to Tony Stamp and Maggie Tweedie On the Air - Mā runga iarere about her work as an artist and… Video, Audio
Homegrown festival to leave Wellington after 18 years
The festival has run on the Wellington Waterfront since its inception in 2008. Audio
Homegrown set to leave Wellington after this year's event
2025 will be the last time Jim Beam Homegrown is held in Wellington, with the event set to move cities next year. Festival director Andrew Tuck spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Celebrating 10 years of dancefloor magic with Flamingo Pier
To preview the party, Flamingo Pier's Luke Walker, Dom Jones and Brad Craig joined Susana in the Auckland studio. Audio
Novelist Jenny Pattrick on her pivot to theatre writing
Novelist Jenny Pattrick is best known for her historical fiction, and before her writing, for her jewellery. Audio
Music therapy helps girl navigate neurodivergent life
Kiara tried many things to help her navigate a neurodivergent life, but her parents found she flourished the most with her weekly music therapy sessions.