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Join respected music commentator and critic William Dart for a half-hour of rock, pop, country, folk and beyond. From new releases to forgotten gems, he draws on an encyclopaedic knowledge and gargantuan record collection to offer fascinating insights and surprising links. William’s choices are sometimes classic, sometimes quirky, always engaging and entertaining.
This programme concluded in December 2024, but you can enjoy episodes below.
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Voices Around The World
9 Apr 2017William Dart travels the globe to sample some distinctive voices from Bulgaria, the Gulf of Guinea and Norway. Read more Audio
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The Return of Grandaddy
2 Apr 2017William Dart rejoices in a comeback album from American group Grandaddy and their main man Jason Lytle's self-confessed addiction to song-writing. Read more Audio
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The All-Time Weirdest Albums
26 Mar 2017In its March 2017 issue, Uncut Magazine compiled a list of the 101 Weirdest Albums of All Time. A connoisseur of the bizarre, William Dart considers this and adds in his own suggestions. Read more Audio
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Meredith Monk - On Behalf of Nature
19 Mar 2017William Dart explores the meditative and finely-crafted world of American singer-composer Meredith Monk, starting with her most recent album On Behalf of Nature. Read more Audio
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Not Green: Sarah Belkner
12 Mar 2017William Dart looks at the various incarnations and recordings of Sydney-based New Zealander Sarah Belkner, including her new album But You Are, But It Has. Read more Audio
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Lover, Beloved - Vega Channels McCullers
5 Mar 2017William Dart features Suzanne Vega's recent album Lover, Beloved - the songs of which are inspired by the life and work of novelist Carson McCullers. Read more Audio
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Sun Kil Moon
26 Feb 2017William Dart looks over the discography of American band Sun Kil Moon and in particular the most recent album Common as Light and Love are Red Valleys of Blood which again incorporates songwriter Mark… Read more Audio
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Renée Fleming Crosses Over
19 Feb 2017William Dart casts a critical ear to opera soprano Renée Fleming's "urge to merge" in her various crossover releases, including the very recent Distant Light. Read more Audio
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Kiwis by 2s and 3s
12 Feb 2017William Dart looks at new releases from local artists Tattletale Saints and Tweed. Read more Audio
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Dr John, The Night Tripper
5 Feb 2017The Doctor is in the house. The recording of a 2014 tribute concert to Dr John in New Orleans has just been released and William uses it as an excuse to sample some tracks from the man's… Read more Audio
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Kiwi Klezmer
29 Jan 2017William Dart looks at recent releases from two Kiwi acts with klezmer connections: The Kugels and The Jews Brothers Band. Read more Audio
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A Caribbean Cruise
22 Jan 2017William Dart takes a quick cruise around the Caribbean and samples some calypso, blue beat and reggae delights. Tracks from Harry Belafonte, Lord Christo, Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, and Toots & The… Read more Audio
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