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New Zealand Music Month is upon us and William Dart is airing a selection of music from Aotearoa that has given him special pleasure ... from Nathan Haines and Eve de Castro-Robinson, to Pickle… Audio

Ben and Louis Helliker-Hales are Chaos in The CBD. The Kiwi brothers have been living in London for over a decade, becoming an essential part of the global dance community and playing at the top house… Audio

Nathan and Zoot share a summer playlist for The Weekend, talk about an upcoming gig, and Nathan plays a new single ahead of his 2024 album release. Nathan Haines summer playlist for The Weekend: 1… Audio

Here are season’s greetings and wonderful festive music for Christmas and the New Year from RNZ Concert.

Listen to saxophonist, clarinettist, flutist, band leader and composer Nathan Haines and his octet perform original material from new past releases at this Wellington Jazz Festival concert. Audio

Nick explores the world of jazz siblings, from the Jones and Marsalis brothers to the Boswell and Jensen sisters, and NZ jazz legends Joel and Nathan Haines. Audio

In the 1990s, a flight of stairs on Auckland's High Street led to the pioneering clubs Box and Cause Celebre. Tony Stamp talked to some of the people who were there. Audio

Nick checks out a re-release by the Ford Tipping Wise Trio of an album which originally came out in the early 2000s, and a set by local legend Nathan Haines. Audio

Tony Stamp reviews an Aotearoa/ Australian groove-based collab called The Lahaar, a sad selection from the previously-sunny Caroline Rose, and Jadasea & Laron's first UK/ USA hip-hop joint. Audio

Just like the Ten Tenors, but much, much cooler. We check out ten tenor sax players you need on your playlist- 5 from New Zealand, and 5 from the US. Featured artists include Nathan Haines, Colin… Audio

Manjit Singh is on a quest to bring Indian music to the people of Aotearoa. Originally hailing from Punjab in India, Manjit plays tabla - a pair of hand drums fundamental to classical Indian music.  Audio

We talk to Nathan Haines and Steve Carr ahead of their show Thursday, 14 July 8pm, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. Sound on Sound is a collaborative multimedia artwork and live music performance by… Audio

William Dart features two Wellington outfits with new releases: the klezmer band The Kugels, and the jacks and janets of all trades, Plan 9. Audio

Nick celebrates 100 years of guitarist Herb Ellis, with a dive into his back catalogue. Audio

Louis Baker and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich, with orchestration by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper. Video, Audio

A special live performance from Louis Baker and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Recorded in February at a one-off sold-out show.  Audio

Tony Stamp peruses a dancefloor stonker from tropical, Waiheke by-way-of Hackney Wick dance trio Flamingo Pier, the debut album by icy Auckland singer-songwriter Louisa Nicklin, and a sparse, soothing… Audio

Nick previews some of the acts coming to the 2021 Wellington Jazz Festival, including Nathan Haines, Whirimako Black, and Rodger Fox and Michael Houstoun. Audio

Nick checks out music from Jonathan Crayford, an oldie from the Wellington Jazz Orchestra, and a new album by Auckland pianist John Key. Audio

Kevin Field Quintet recorded at 2020 Wellington Jazz Festival. Video, Audio

Jazz saxophonist and producer Nathan Haines has been through somewhat of a metamorphosis in recent years. He's evolved from edgy wunderkind to humble legend, via sobriety, fatherhood and cancer.

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The finalists for the 2020 SOUNZ Contemporary Award, APRA Best Original Music in a Feature Film and Best Original Music in a Series have been announced. Video, Audio

Nick features the late Annie Ross, whose work with the vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks and Ross made her one of the most influential vocalists in jazz. Audio

NZ music industry stalwart Simon Grigg talks us through six of his favourite songs, and the people who helped shape his illustrious career for the RNZ Music Mixtape. Video, Audio

We're thrilled to share with you this livestreamed recording of RNZ Ballet's production of Hansel & Gretel with music by Claire Cowan.

New Horizons, William’s Dart’s new music showcase, is celebrating 40 years of continuous programme making on RNZ.  Video, Audio

Nick features NZ jazz musicians who are engaging with their heritage through their music, including Mark de Clive-Lowe, Harry Harrison, and Umar Zakaria. Audio

Violinist Joe Harrop lives in Auckland and juggles being a full-time father of three with performing and recording music. Sharing his love of music with the community, including disadvantaged…