Trevor Reekie
The Mixtape: RNZ Music's faves of 2017 so far
We’re halfway through 2017, and what an amazing year for music so far. Alex Behan, Tony Stamp, Kirsten Johnstone, Katie Parker of The Wireless and Trevor Reekie pick some favourites. Video, Audio
Inheriting the Penguin Café
Arthur Jeffes joins Trevor Reekie to talk about the musical legacy he has inherited from his late father Simon and the Penguin Café’s impressive new album that incorporates elements of classical, folk… Video, Audio
Worlds of Music 8 July 2017
In this episode Trevor features music from new albums by Chinese Guzheng virtuoso Bei Bei and Mexican chanteuse Lila Downs. Later in the program is a look at the challenges of running a small niche… Audio
Worlds of Music 1 July 2017
In this episode Trevor features music from Palestine, something new from Malian singer Oumou Sangere, a hidden gem by the obscure Alegre All-Stars and later in the program an interview with Chico Mann… Audio
Worlds of Music 24 June 2017
In this episode Trevor features music from Ethiopia, desert blues that won a Grammy, an electronica composition from Lebanon and later in the program an interview from Grammy Award winning American… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 141: Julia Deans/ Emily Edrosa/ Steve Gunn
In the Pocket Edition this week, Melody Thomas talks to Julia Deans and Emily Edosa about being guitarists AND women, and Steve Gunn chats to Trevor Reekie ahead of his NZ tour. Audio
Steve Gunn on the American Primitive Guitar scene
The Guardian describes Steve Gunn as “the hipster-friendly guitar slinger of the moment". Ahead of his first visit to NZ, Trevor Reekie talks to him about playing with Kurt Vile, and the American… Video, Audio
Worlds of Music for 17 June 2017
On Worlds of Music this week Trevor features music from mid 30's Parisian nightlife, new music from 2 Tunisian brothers Amine & Hamza, a live performance from Tami Neilson, young British folk musician… Audio
Nick Gold: the man who brought us Buena Vista Social Club
Gold's top-flight musical instincts led him to record some of the most iconic names in world music. Audio
Worlds of Music 10 June 2017
On Worlds of this week Music Trevor features music from China, Cuba, Columbia, Senegal, plus another track from Broad Bay - Dunedin singer & songwriter Matt Langley's new album Winter Dust….He also… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 139: Stan Walker / Beth Orton
In this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition we talk to Stan Walker about his new song and stunning music video 'New Takeover, hear songs from a couple of the big winners at the Pacific Music Awards and… Audio
Beth Orton's creative journey led to Kidsticks
British singer-songwriter Beth Orton has just recorded her album Kidsticks. It's an album that sees her collaborating with an interesting line up of Indie musicians and features Beth playing synths… Audio
Worlds of Music for 3 June 2017
On Worlds of Music this week Trevor features music from the late Lhasa De Sela, Malian super star Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra, Bulgarian DJ Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs plus new music from… Audio
The Mixtape: Larry Morris
Singer and songwriter Larry Morris was the frontman of the iconic pop band Larry's Rebels back in the swinging '60s. The band released seven Top 20 records and toured with high-profile international… Audio
Worlds of Music 27 May, 2017
On Worlds of Music this week Trevor features music from Tunisia, Uruguay, China, and catches up with Jamaican youtube sensation Brushy One String on recent his visit to New Zealand. Audio
Worlds of Music 20 May, 2017
This week Trevor features music from China, Senegal and Aotearoa, as well as an in-depth interview with Iraqi born composer and Oud virtuoso Rahim AlHaj. Twice Grammy nominated, Rahim AlHaj, who is… Audio
Worlds of Music 13 May, 2017
This week Trevor features a bit of Cuban sunshine, takes a trip across the subcontinent, and explores the music of Lebanese vocalist Yasmine Hamdan. He also catches up with New Orleans native Bennie… Audio
Ian Brennan has discovered musicians from Malawi to Hanoi
Trevor Reekie talks to Grammy-winning world music producer Ian Brennan. Audio
Worlds of Music
On Worlds of Music this week Trevor Reekie features music from Iraq, Malawi, Senegal and Mali. He also talks to American author and intrepid record producer, Ian Brennan who has won Grammys for his… Audio
Graham Brazier - The Final Album
Trevor Reekie talks to producer Alan Jansson, Hello Sailor band mate Harry Lyon, and album facilitator and friend Kelly Addis about Graham Brazier's final album Left Turn at Midnite. Audio