Grant Gillanders

Grant Gillanders is a collector of local music and has found some rare and historic recordings in unexpected places. He's this week's guest on The Mixtape and he'll be talking to Nick Bollinger about… Audio

When all you hear in the shopping malls is Mariah Carey, Michael Buble et al, in New Horizons, William Dart celebrates the Christmas music from Aotearoa. Audio

We're just over halfway through New Zealand Music Month. How's it faring for our local musicians in these Covid-19 times? William Dart features new music by Kate Owen, Aidan Fine, and Olivia Foa'i… Video, Audio

On Worlds of Music Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of trans global music, fusion and folk roots. Audio

A new book called "Wired For Sound - The Stebbing History of New Zealand Music" by Grant Gillanders & Robyn Welsh tells the story of an enduring Kiwi success story. Trevor Reekie talked to the 2… Audio

A book has just been released charting the history of one of the country's first and most prolific recording studios, Stebbing. Audio

William Dart looks at local music determined to find its way into your mind - new releases from Mermaidens and Purple Pilgrims and a CD of classic Kiwi ad jingles. Video, Audio

New Zealand music legend Peter Posa has died at age 77. The West Auckland-born guitarist is perhaps best known for the song The White Rabbit. Audio

Of the 22 kiwi singles that hit the charts in 1968, 19 of them reached the top 10. This was the first great year for Kiwi pop music says music historian Grant Gillanders. Audio