Ruby Solly
Ruby Solly: (Pū)oro Exhibition
Ruby Solly demonstrates the pūtangitangi (small Māori instruments made of clay) she's created for an exhibition this weekend. Video, Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine talks to Jesse about non-fiction book Shadowlands: A Journey Through Lost Britain by Matthew Green, Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and The Artist by Ruby Solly. Audio
Ruby SOLLY: Ātahu
Performed by Maianginui and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at the Auckland Arts Festival concert 'Requiem', Auckland Town Hall, 11 March 2023. Audio
Ātahu: 'Women are at the heart of what makes this story work'
Composer and taonga pūoro musician Ruby Solly talks about her work for taonga pūoro and orchestra that will premiere at the 2023 Auckland Arts Festival. Audio
Wellington Jazz Festival 2021: Tararua and Friends, Te Karanga o ngā Whētu
Pōneke-based ensemble Tararua uses taonga pūoro and traditional western instruments to create soundscapes that are uniquely of Aotearoa. This concert focuses on stars that have significance within… Video, Audio
Tararua on their debut album 'Bird Like Men'
Tararua is a Te Whanganui-a-Tara based contemporary art music quartet.They join Trevor Reekie to discuss the new release, their deep connection with their name, and explain their creative process. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 1: Puoro in the City - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We’re in Te Whanganui-a-Tara to meet three wāhine who work with taonga puoro. We ask why these taonga almost disappeared and what their dreams are for the future of the practice. Video, Audio
Ruby Solly: creating relationships through music
"Relationships are everything. There's no other way - everything's made up of relationships." Composer and taonga pūoro specialist Ruby Solly talks to Nick Tipping. Audio
Poet Ruby Solly - inspired by ancestors
Wellington PhD student Ruby Solly is a poet, musician and music therapist. Her first book of poetry, Tōku Pāpā speaks to Māori growing up outside of their papakāika. Ruby's poems embrace knowledge… Audio
The Mixtape : Ruby Solly
Taonga puoro practitioner, writer, and music therapist Ruby Solly is our guest on The Mixtape this week. She talks to Charlotte about her journey as a Maori woman in the classical music scene, and… Video, Audio
Music Feature: Jack White
For today's music feature, we're talking about Jack White, who's known for his work with The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather. Music therapist Ruby Solly is a big fan of White and… Audio
Ruby Solly's "Poneke"
Kai Tahu and Waitaha artist, Ruby Solly joins us to talk about and share some music from her debut album "Poneke" - an album featuring cello and nga taonga puoro. Her look at her home city of… Audio
The Sampler: Blake Mills, Ruby Solly, Nicole Atkins
Nick Bollinger discusses a solo set from in-demand producer Blake Mills; an instrumental evocation of the capital city from cellist and taonga puoro player Ruby Solly; and a homage to AM radio from… Audio
The Sampler: Blake Mills, Ruby Solly, Nicole Atkins
Nick Bollinger discusses a solo set from in-demand producer Blake Mills; an instrumental evocation of the capital city from cellist and taonga puoro player Ruby Solly; and a homage to AM radio from…
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