Bob Dylan

It's often tricky for a song, like an aeroplane, to take flight. William Dart looks at some artists who have earnt their musical pilot's license including Shayne P. Carter, Don McGlashan, L.A… Audio

William Dart looks the legacy of the King of Calypso, Harry Belafonte, along with the thoughts of American writer Hanif Abdurraqib on the personal connections that lie under our musical choices. Audio

The 8th solo album for former Go-Between Robert Forster, the latest from Dylan's Bootleg series, an anthemic indie rock stomper, and a farewell to De La Soul rapper Trugoy Audio

International musical theatre is set to return to New Zealand with a bang later this month when the hit musical Girl from the North Country opens in Auckland. Celebrated Australian actress Lisa McCune… Audio

Nick Bollinger and Chris Bourke discuss and share New Zealand musicians responding to Bob Dylan. Audio

Elvis Costello has re-released his 1978 album This Year's Model with newly recorded vocals by guest artists ... in Spanish! William Dart checks it out along with other songs in the Latin tongue by Bob… Audio

Kiwi musician John Hanlon appeared on Sunday Morning a couple of weeks ago but sent us the demo versions of some of the tracks by accident. We thought it only fair to get John back on and showcase one… Audio

William Dart gives an overdue acknowledgement of Bob Dylan turning 80; we hear from Chrissie Hynde with her birthday tribute album Standing in the Doorway, as well as the master himself. Audio

Did you know Bob Dylan turned 80 this week?  You did if you were tuned in to RNZ National last Monday. Audio

As Bob Dylan turns 80 "Bobsessives" around the world are enjoying a renewed focus on their musical deity. Andrew McCallum is by no means the most committed enthusiast for the music of the Nobel… Video

Music legend Bob Dylan turns 80 on 24 May. Wellington band The Zimmermans - fronted by Paddy Burgin and Chris Nichol - join us in the studio to celebrate! Audio

A big auction of rare cars is taking place in Paraparaumu today. There's lots under the hammer, including Porsches, and Ferraris. But the biggest item is a 1970 Ford XW Falcon GTHO Phase II which is… Audio

For his penultimate programme for 2020, William Dart ponders choices, playing music that didn't make playlists during the year and paying tribute to pianist and composer Phil Broadhurst. Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger previews a long-overdue set from versatile Auckland vocalist Caitlin Smith; a vocal excursion from local jazz guitarist Dan Sperber; and a surprising study of… Audio

On this week's show Mark has new music from Bob Dylan and Dan Penn, classic soul courtesy of the Staple Singers, a French / Canadian cover of Leonard Cohen's Suzanne plus a haunting instrumental from… Audio

Nick Bollinger calls a Sampler Summit to discuss the first album of new Bob Dylan songs in eight years. Video, Audio