Music
Chaka Khan gets ready to touch down in Auckland
Chaka Khan - otherwise known as The Queen of Funk - is coming to Auckland for a one-off show next month. Video, Audio
Calling Home: Chris Thompson from Belgium
Chris. Thompson is known for his work with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, specifically for his lead vocal on the hit 'Blinded by the Light'. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 9 March 2025
Hymns to mark the first Sunday in Lent, and a favourite setting of Psalm 23 (The Lord’s my Shepherd) by Scottish healer, mystic and poet James Leith Macbeth Bain – known to his peers as ‘Brother… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 8 March 2025
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's blues from Big Maybelle, classic ska from Prince Buster, soul courtesy of Wilson Pickett, plus a brand new track from the Altons. Audio
Māreikura pt 1
Some of New Zealand's top jazz women select the female jazz musician who most inspires them. Audio
Māreikura pt 2
Some of New Zealand's top jazz women select the female jazz musician who most inspires them. Audio
King Charles reveals what's on his playlist
When the monarch gets up in the morning, what tunes does he select to start his day?
The Mixtape: DJ Manuel Bundy
Manuel Bundy, born Manuel Matisi, is a prominent DJ based in Auckland, New Zealand. He has held residencies at notable Auckland venues such as Shortland Bar, Cause Celebre, and Khuja Lounge. Bundy is… Audio
Luminescent Creatures by Ichiko Aoba
The Japanese singer-songwriter presents another soothing selection of tunes, inspired by dreams, fictional worlds, and diving expeditions. Audio
Celebrating 25 years of Sola Rosa with new music
Sola Rosa is celebrating 25 years with a beautiful new EP. The EP New Tomorrows brings in local legends like Julien Dyne, Finn Scholes, and Ben White, plus emerging talents like Melbourne's Akosia and… Audio
Dr Jada Watson: The eye-opening stats on women in Country music
Musicologist Jada Watson is known for her work on the marginalisation of female artists in the country music industry. She joins Music 101 to give us the latest stats on how women artists are doing on… Audio
How Reb Fountain turned trauma into art
Reb Fountain knows what can happen to the best laid plans, she tells Music 101's Nick Bollinger. Audio
Reb Fountain on the creation of 'How Love Bends'
American-born, Auckland-based singer-songwriter Reb Fountain has a new album just out, How Love Bends. On the eve of its release, she spoke to Nick Bollinger for Music 101 about some of the trials and… Audio
The Beths - how to survive a music festival
Beloved Kiwi indie rock band The Beths are set to headline the main stage at WOMAD next weekend, ahead of their upcoming Australian tour. Audio
Music Review: Stapleton serenades sold-out Spark Arena
Country music is here to stay to in Aotearoa, so saddle up and enjoy the ride.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
Company behind Juicy Fest placed into voluntary liquidation
Juicy Fest had cancelled the New Zealand leg of the tour in December.
Noel Maginnity: the technical virtuoso
Long-time RNZ Concert sound engineer Noel Maginnity is recognised by his Australasian peers. Audio
NZ Live: The Veils
Each week we invite some of Aotearoa New Zealand's finest song writers into the studio to share their work with us. Audio
NZ Live: The Veils
Each week we invite some of Aotearoa New Zealand's finest song writers into the studio to share their work with us. Today we are joined by The Veils A.K.A Finn Andrews The Veils released their 7th… Audio
