Van Morrison
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio
Nashville Babylon 23 September, 2019
On tonight's show Mark says happy birthday to Bruce Springsteen and Ray Charles, plays brand new music from Van Morrison and Hiss Golden Messenger and a long forgotten blues classic courtesy of… Audio
Nashville Babylon 2 September, 2019
On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark says happy birthday to Van Morrison with a selection of some of his finest moments - including his collaborations with the Band and Bap Kennedy plus covers from… Audio
Great album - Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Great album - Van Morrison's Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl. Audio
Music Critic Colin Morris
Colin discusses two albums from Van Morrison and Charlie Parr. Audio
Music with Simon Sweetman
Music critic Simon Sweetman's on with Karyn Hay to talk about two new album releases. He has a track from The Delines' new album The Imperial to play. He explains that this is the first album for the… Audio
Van Morrison's Astral Weeks Turns 50
Musicologist and senior lecturer in the Department of Music at the University of Otago, Graeme Downes, talks about Van Morrison and the 50th anniversary of Astral Weeks. Audio
The Sampler for 18 October
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange; a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea; and a… Audio
Keep Me Singing by Van Morrison
Nick Bollinger mulls over a memory-filled songbook from Van Morrison. Audio
The Sampler for 18 October
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange; a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea; and a…
AudioKeep Me Singing by Van Morrison
Nick Bollinger mulls over a memory-filled songbook from Van Morrison.
AudioThe Sampler for 19 July
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger considers the eternal ingredients of teenage angst and distorted guitars in the music of Car Seat Headrest; the Congolese rhythms and Portugese collaborations… Audio
It's Too Late To Stop Now by Van Morrison
Nick Bollinger revels in a four-disc supplement to a Van Morrison classic. Audio
The Sampler for 19 July
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger considers the eternal ingredients of teenage angst and distorted guitars in the music of Car Seat Headrest; the Congolese rhythms and Portugese collaborations…
AudioIt's Too Late To Stop Now by Van Morrison
Nick Bollinger revels in a four-disc supplement to a Van Morrison classic.
AudioMusic Critic Colin Morris
Colin Morris reviews Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle's first single, "You're Right (I'm Wrong)", and Van Morrison's previously unreleased albums from 1973. Audio
Feature Album - Astral Weeks
Today's album is Astral Weeks by Van Morrison as chosen by John Musther. Audio
Favourite Album - You Win Again
Van Morrison and Linda Gail Lewis - You Win Again. Chosen by Roger Brookes. Audio
Feature album - Saint Dominic's Preview
Our Feature Album is Saint Dominic's Preview - Van Morrison's sixth long player. Released in 1972, and considered his most ambitious and best produced album to that stage of his illustrious recording… Audio
Access All Areas: Bert Berns
Trevor Reekie talks with author and music journalist Joel Selvin about Bert Berns, the producer and songwriter whose catalogue includes 'Twist & Shout', 'Piece of My Heart', and 'Here Comes the… Audio
