WOMAD

Said to be one of the most talked-about folk bands of the 21st century, Scottish band Talisk have been ripping up stereotypes and redefining folk music for the last ten years.  Audio

Maori-Samoan R&B artist, Raglan-based Jordyn Rapana, aka Jordyn with a Why, is a making her mark with soulful, dynamic performances.  Audio

Grammy-award winning singer, composer and producer Arooj Aftab will be in New Zealand in March.  Audio

Charlotte plays new local music and features the latest acts to be announced for Womad 2023. Audio

This weekend, many of us would have been at WOMAD at the Bowl of Brooklands in Taranaki, but like many festivals has been cancelled. So we thought we would bring WOMAD to you through the radio this… Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

New Plymouth's iconic music, arts, and dance festival WOMAD, which takes place in March every year, has been cancelled for the first time in its 16 year history.

It comes less than a month after the… Audio

The company behind the WOMAD brand is confident it can put on a festival in New Plymouth next year, even though the local organiser is pulling out of the 2021 event.

The Taranaki Arts Festival Trust… Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

A focus on the marimba and its African cousin the balafon used in the classical music of Mali.

New music from Aotearoa: singer songwriter Reb Fountain, and gypsy jazz from violinist Fiona Pears and… Video

"The Golden Voice of Africa” Salif Ketia live at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

Destyn Maloya live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

Marina Satti & Fones live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio