UB40
Calling Home: Sam Coley in Birmingham
Christchurch native Sam Coley lives in the popular suburb of Kings Heath in Birmingham, with his French wife, Emilie Grinan-Coley, and son Tom Coley. Kings Heath, which is one of Birmingham's real… Audio
Why Does UB40 do this to me?! - on Aotearoa's complicated musical relationship
Love them or loathe them, the English band UB40 are deeply entwined into Aotearoa's musical DNA. Yadana Saw explores how a reggae-pop band from the British West Midlands burrowed into the South… Video, Audio
'This is deeper into The Beatles than we've been before'
Beatles fans have been awaiting Sir Peter Jackson's new three-part documentary 'The Beatles - Get Back' with keen anticipation ever since the project was first announced. Using 60 hours of footage and… Audio, Gallery
Nashville Babylon 4 September, 2021
On this week's show there are tracks to mark the passing of Lee Perry, Charlie Watts, Don Everly and UB40 sax player and founder Brian Travers. There's also gospel courtesy of Sister Wynonna Carr plus… Audio
A fruitful partnership
The Thompsons have just planted 15 hectares of kiwifruit trees and 4,000 Yen Ben lemon trees on their Kerikeri property. Back in 2008, the couple tried to retire, but it only lasted six months. Audio
A fruitful partnership
The Thompsons have just planted 15 hectares of kiwifruit trees and 4,000 Yen Ben lemon trees on their Kerikeri property. Back in 2008, the couple tried to retire, but it only lasted six months.
AudioUB40 - Will the Real UB40 Please Stand Up
Ahead of Duncan and Robin's Raggamuffin 2016 performance as part of UB40 Mk II, Trevor Reekie talks to the brothers about the litigation that now threatens their family relationship. Audio
UB40 Signing Off
U.K. reggae group UB40 had its first international success in Aotearoa. The band went on to have five number one singles here and has regularly played sell-out concerts across the country. We caught… Video, Audio
UB40 - Signing Off
U.K. Reggae group UB40 had their first international success right here in Aotearoa. The band went on to have 5 number one singles in the New Zealand charts and has regularly played sell-out concerts… Audio