William Dart

William Dart listens to MOJO Magazine's recent tribute to the Kink's 1967 album "Something Else by the Kinks", and explores the music of some of the artists who pay tribute on it. Audio

William Dart travels the globe to sample some distinctive voices from Bulgaria, the Gulf of Guinea and Norway. Audio

William Dart rejoices in a comeback album from American group Grandaddy and their main man Jason Lytle's self-confessed addiction to song-writing. Audio

In its March 2017 issue, Uncut Magazine compiled a list of the 101 Weirdest Albums of All Time. A connoisseur of the bizarre, William Dart considers this and adds in his own suggestions. Audio

William Dart explores the meditative and finely-crafted world of American singer-composer Meredith Monk, starting with her most recent album On Behalf of Nature. Audio

William Dart looks at the various incarnations and recordings of Sydney-based New Zealander Sarah Belkner, including her new album But You Are, But It Has. Audio

William Dart features Suzanne Vega's recent album Lover, Beloved - the songs of which are inspired by the life and work of novelist Carson McCullers. Audio

William Dart looks over the discography of American band Sun Kil Moon and in particular the most recent album Common as Light and Love are Red Valleys of Blood which again incorporates songwriter Mark… Audio

William Dart casts a critical ear to opera soprano Renée Fleming's "urge to merge" in her various crossover releases, including the very recent Distant Light. Audio

William Dart looks at new releases from local artists Tattletale Saints and Tweed. Audio

The Doctor is in the house. The recording of a 2014 tribute concert to Dr John in New Orleans has just been released and William uses it as an excuse to sample some tracks from the man's… Audio

William Dart looks at recent releases from two Kiwi acts with klezmer connections: The Kugels and The Jews Brothers Band. Audio

William Dart takes a quick cruise around the Caribbean and samples some calypso, blue beat and reggae delights. Tracks from Harry Belafonte, Lord Christo, Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, and Toots & The… Audio

William Dart goes to Morocco, spurred on by some fascinating field recordings made by writer and composer Paul Bowles in 1959. As usual he provides his customary eclectic mix with tracks from Bing… Audio

After viewing the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics, William Dart checks out the great Brazilian musicians featured there: Paulinho da Viola, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Elza Soares. Audio

It's 50 years since Bob Dylan released his seventh studio album Blonde On Blonde. MOJO Magazine celebrated the fact in its July issue with a tribute CD and William Dart looks at the plusses and… Audio

William Dart tastes a number of examples of the musical equivalent of sugar. Unlike the food though, there are no health downsides here. Audio

William Dart returns to one of his favourite topics: songs about the Big Man in Red. In this edition, tracks by The Bird and The Bee, Joel Grey, Kay Martin, Wendyhouse and others. Audio

William Dart takes a look at American country singer Gillian Welch's recent album, Boots No 1, which releases demos, outtakes, alternate versions, and alternate mixes of the songs from her first album… Audio

Two British folksingers - at 81, Shirley Collins has released her first new album in 38 years; and the younger Fay Hield brings one out after a gap of only four. William Dart is a sucker for this sort… Audio