Reggae

Emma Smith talks with Soul Jazz Records founder Stuart Baker about Jamaican music pioneer, Sir Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd's formative recordings, collected for the first time in the new Soul Jazz… Audio

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

Upon the release of their new album Bass and Bassinets, Tomorrow People speak to Emma Smith about their "Sunshine Reggae" sound. Audio

Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. Tonight, Lee 'Scratch' Perry and the Black Ark. Audio

RDU's Spanky Moore gets to the bottom of what makes Trinity Roots' 'Little Things'so special. Audio

DJs Stinky Jim and Dubhead talk to Tony Stamp about the painstaking process of curating their radio shows, which have been the mainstay of 95bFM's specialist content for 25 years. Audio

Behind-the-scenes with Tahuna Breaks on their whirlwind European tour; a two-week run that included a slot at England's Glastonbury festival and the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Audio

Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. The Hookim brothers & Channel 1... Audio

Public Address blogger and host of a panel discussion on songs of Auckland city as part of the Museum Late series; Russell Brown has chosen Put On Your Best Dress: Mrs Pottinger's Rock Steady… Audio

Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham... "The Spear", Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear. Audio

Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. Truth and Rights: the tree from the deep roots. Audio

Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff began his recording career at the tender age of 14, when his 1962 single, Hurricane Hattie was an instant hit in Jamaica. Cliff broke through to an international audience… Audio

Having been touring New Zealand for the past two weeks Vanuatu reggae outfit YoungLife have collaborated with the Red Cross to fundraise for the Cyclone Pam relief effort. Audio

Formed in Bristol in 1977, The Pop Group was at the forefront of the post-punk movement, carving out an influential niche for themselves that has seen them name dropped by the likes of Nick Cave… Audio

Broadcaster Tainui Stephens introduces some local reggae acts which feature in the new TV series 'My Reggae Song'. Audio

Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. Bob Marley was born on 6 February 1945. Audio

RDU's Spanky Moore calls in contemporary New Zealand musicians and bands to help dissect the sound elements that make up their hits. This week, 'Give Thanks' by Reality Chant featuring Deadly Hunta. Audio