Country
Regional Wrap
Horowhenua at last has had some rain, it's been a terribly trying February, but now facial eczema spores are rocketing away. In the South Island useful rain has fallen in some areas and hot dry days… Audio
NZ Live - Tami Neilsen
On NZ Live Canadian import Tami Neilson has arrived back in the country following a visit to her homeland and she's kicking off a tour in support of her album 'Don't Be Afraid'. Video, Audio
Sounds of the Outer Hebrides - Willie Campbell
In the Outer Hebrides on Scotland's Western flank traditional Scottish music is hugely popular, but a whole new generation of artists with their own style are also finding a following with locals and… Audio
So Laid Back Country China
Glacially paced Wellington alt-country foursome So Laid Back Country China have just released their debut album, With Knees of Honey in Goodbye Canyon. Emma Smith talks to co-vocalists Harriet Ferry… Audio
Local vocal virtuoso, Marlon Williams
Local vocal virtuoso Marlon Williams has just released his first solo album, the culmination of his experience as a Christchurch Cathedral choirboy, frontman for his high school band The Unfaithful… Audio
Matt Joe Gow in session 2015
Dunedin born, Melbourne based songwriter Matt Joe Gow plans to release two albums this year - he previews a few new songs live in session. Audio
Pokey LaFarge in session
Ahead of a near sold-out NZ tour, North American roots musician Pokey LaFarge heads into the Radio NZ Studios to play pared back versions of a couple of his new songs. Video, Audio
Marlon Williams: country maverick
Singer and songwriter who has recorded a series of duet albums with Delaney Davidson, and is touring New Zealand with his band The Yarra Benders in advance of his debut solo album in April. Audio
Musical Dynasties - The Grenell family
The Grenells are bursting with musical talent. We talk to dad John Grenell and his children Amiria, Denver, Oakley, and Redford about their careers and growing up on the Grenell family farm. Audio
Musical Dynasties - Tami Neilson and the Neilson Family
2014 was a big year for Canadian-New Zealand country singer Tami Neilson. She released an album, toured with the Topp Twins, won the Silver Scroll for songwriting, and had her second child. The Silver… Audio
The Mixtape - Tami Neilson
Musical guests compile a C60, and talk us through the selections. This week, award winning Canadian-born country musician Tami Neilson with a selection of early influences and new discoveries. Audio
Wellington Folk Festival 2014
Since 1965 Wellington's Folk Festival has been bringing together musicians and audiences to share songs, tunes, stories, and a bit of homebrew. This year they reflected on those who've been before… Audio
Introducing: Holly Arrowsmith
Queenstown's Holly Arrowsmith with Spring, from her EP River. Audio
Mel Parsons and Gerry Paul live, 2014
West coast-bred songwriter Mel Parsons performs a new song along with Gerry Paul on banjo. Audio
Johnny Cooper - The Māori Cowboy
Johnny Cooper, who recorded New Zealand's first rock 'n' roll record, died this week. Chris Bourke, author of Blue Smoke, pays tribute to 'The Māori Cowboy'. Audio
The Sampler: Old Crow Medicine Show, Remedy
Nick Bollinger talks with Old Crow Medicine Show's Ketch Secor about writing songs with Bob Dylan and how it feels to see your name on a bomb. Audio
Melody Pool in session
Australian singer-songwriter Melody Pool is in New Zealand touring with country singer Marlon Williams - the pair play a set of songs for Nick Atkinson in Radio NZ's Auckland studio. Audio
The Sampler: Jack White - Lazaretto
Multifaceted musician Jack White has released his second solo record, Lazaretto. Nick Bollinger shares his thoughts on the album. Audio
Tami Neilson: Dynamite - album review
New Zealand resident Tami Neilson has released Dynamite, a set of songs which Nick Bollinger says are suited to truck-stop jukeboxes. Audio
Introducing: So Laid Back Country China
So Laid Back Country China, with their song Stilldown, from their EP Winter. Audio
