Music

The rags-to-riches story of French singer Edith Piaf is chronicled in Piaf! The Show, starring Nathalie Lermitte, who has long been hailed as the Little Sparrow's musical heir. Audio

Children’s hymns feature in this week’s programme, including Tell me the stories of Jesus, and Jesus, tender shepherd, hear me. Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon there's reggae from Max Romeo, soul courtesy of James Carr and Pops Staples, a show favourite from Dr John, new music from Brown Horse, plus Ella Fitzgerald covering a… Audio

Brothers Chris and Rodger Fox planned to make a trombone duo album before Rodger passed away in 2024. Now Chris has enlisted the help of trombonist Kaito Walley to ensure the album was recorded.  Audio

Charlie Parker swings; Stacey Kent sings; and we debut the new Inside Out theme tune. Audio

Selecting the songs on the RNZ Mixtape is photographer Frances Carter. Frances has made a name for herself as a music photographer and director, capturing the essence of Aotearoa artists with photos… Audio, Gallery

Nick Bollinger reviews Marlon Williams' first te reo Māori album. Audio

The artist catches up with Kara Rickard ahead of the release of a brave new album. Audio

Otepoti Dunedin's rising star Neive Strang performed songs from her brand new album Find Me in the Rabbit Hole. In recent years she's honed her skills playing with Dunedin's one and only Shayne Carter… Audio

Supergroove is back and ready to electrify stages across the country with The Phenomenon Tour. This reunion tour brings together the band's original 1995 lineup, with friends Troy Kingi, Rubi Du and… Audio

New Zealand's indie darling, singer-songwriter Marlon Williams is back with a brand new album. The Lyttelton local is known for his crooning vocals, taking home many awards over his career, which… Video, Audio

Tonight, a brand new single from Flying Nun indie rock band The Bats, Australian outfit Viagra Boys, and LA-based electronic artist SAADI. Audio

Each year, hundreds of music lovers have packed into the backyard of 3 Fea Street in the suburb of Dalmore for Feastock. Organiser Steve Marshall dials in. Audio

Dr Dan Golding talks about his part in a movie music podcast turned live show that's coming to the Aotea Centre with help from the Auckland Philharmonia. Video, Audio

Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Tessa Guest. They discuss the art of the Irish Goodbye and whether a Central Wellington suburb should have a name change. Audio

Reb Fountain has just released her 6th album and to celebrate she's heading out on tour.  Audio

Originally from Wellington, Darren Clark is nominated for one of the highest gongs in the theatre world for his composing work in the West End production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Audio

New Zealand-born, German-based tenor Jonathan Abernethy is back in Aotearoa singing a Schubert masterpiece about a bloke who went down a rabbit hole. Audio