Music
Music with Dave Wilson: Hit songs written for films
Music correspondent Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to look at the success of songs written for films. Audio
D’Angelo, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, dead at 51
D'Angelo, who helped pioneer the genre of music known as "neo-soul," died after a bout with cancer.
Viva Voce turns 40
The Auckland chamber choir Viva Voce has reached its fifth decade, founder and Music Director John Rosser talks to RNZ Concert ahead of the birthday celebrations. Audio
Caru & Local Election Results
We have a bloody good yarn with Caru who talks to us about The Others Way. making music with friends and his upcoming shows. Bathurst, Local Elections and Ironmans all discussed. The TAHI, get… Audio
A touch of the modern
French conductor Pierre Bleuse chats with RNZ Concert ahead of directing the Auckland Philharmonia in a deliberately diabolical programme. Audio
A 55-year-old choir battling for survival
Established over half a century ago, The Auckland Boy's Choir has seen a drop in numbers post Covid, and its future is uncertain.
Worlds Of Music 12 October, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Jazzbois, Mavis Staples, Dom La Nena, and Welsh alt-folk group 9bach. Audio
Auckland Boys Choir facing potential closure: Why aren't boys signing up for choir?
Boys choirs are renowned globally with one of the most famous being the Vienna Boys Choir. Established in 1498, it's still going today after 527 years. Audio
To see or not to see: Taylor Swift reveals new Ophelia video
TV and film critic Sarah McMullan unpacks Taylor Swift's dazzling new video for 'The Fate of Ophelia'. Video, Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 12 October 2025
Happy Birthday to English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams – born 12 October 1872. Find out how this 'cheerful agnostic' had a major impact on 20th century western hymnody. In this week's programme… Audio
Review: Local jazz maestro pilots sonic spaceship upwards on 'Pool Sharks'
Joe Kaptein impresses, not just for his chops on the keys, but an ability to pen thoroughly inviting compositions.
Nashville Babylon: 11 October 2025
On this week's show there's a Cajun take on a Dire Straits classic, a ska cover of a Beatles favourite, blues from CW Stoneking, Sue Foley and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, soul courtesy of Irma Thomas… Audio
The Mixtape: Jon Bridges
He's spent time as a stand-up comedian, TV and radio host, actor, columnist, author, and for the past 15 years has executive-produced a series of popular TV shows, the latest of which is Paddy Gower… Audio
The Sampler: Pool Sharks by Joe Kaptein
Tony Stamp investigates a local jazz album by the up-and-coming keyboard maestro. Audio
Huia Hamon on Kawakawa
The new album fuses te reo, world sounds, and electronic music, and is named after a plant known for its healing properties. Audio
Sub-Tribe are playing Aotearoa this weekend
The Kiwi-Aussie band are back, bringing their unmistakable blend of dub, reggae, hip hop, and bass-heavy grooves to stages across the motu. Audio
Tom Scott interviewed at The Civic Theatre
Kara speaks with the award-winning musician at the venue where he'll be playing the biggest show of his life, in support of the new album ANITYA. Audio
Astrid Jorgensen on the joys of mediocrity
Astrid Jorgensen's memoir teaches us how to embrace mediocrity and to find joy in the act of singing - even if you're not the best singer in the world! Audio
Stan Walker on claiming his style
Stan Walker, award-winning entertainer and style icon is taking part in a charity drive for high quality clothing to benefit the Red Cross. Audio
Judge dismisses Drake's lawsuit over Lamar's diss track
The Grammy-winning lyrics claimed the Canadian rapper was a "certified pedophile".
