Music

We haven't done this one since the end of 2023, but It's time to revive a bit of a classic music feature concept. I'm joined by Author and our sometimes book critic Claire Mabey. As well as critiquing… Audio

Music from the world, for the world, with Miriam Makeba, Balkan Beat Box, Ambi Subramaniam, and world music explorer and zither-player, Andrew Cronshaw. Audio

From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book The Bagpipes: A Cultural History explores the instrument's huge impact across the centuries.  Audio

We celebrate this central event in the Christian calendar with an Easter Sunday Eucharist Mass from St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington. The celebrant is Fr Kevin Mowbray SM, William McElwee is… Audio

Celebrate Easter Sunday with hymns including Jesus Christ is risen today, New Zealand Easter hymn Christ is alive, and  the 21^st century classic In Christ Alone. Audio

On this week's show there's classic blues from Little Walter and Dinah Washington, reggae courtesy of the Meditations, an early rock 'n' roll smash from Chuck Berry plus a birthday tune for Iggy Pop.

Trevor Reekie talks to his guest Adam Holt who has just announced his retirement from a long career in music and his last position as Managing Director of Universal Music Group NZ. Audio

Nick Bollinger explores what makes Shihad's 'Killjoy' a certified classic in this special episode of Essential New Zealand Albums.  Audio

There's a touch of larrikinism to the sixth album by the Aussie psych rockers, but some beaut tunes as well. Audio

Saxophonist, composer and arranger Louisa Williamson speaks to Kara Rickard about her epic second record, 'Groundwork'. Audio

Mokotron (Tiopira McDowell) and Byllie-Jean speak to Kara Rickard following their Taite Prize success.  Audio