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NZ’s top musicians and comedians celebrate the extraordinary contribution Dames Lynda and Jools Topp have made to Aotearoa New Zealand over 40 years. Video

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

Tony Stamp reviews the debut album by Te Whanganui-a-Tara trio Soft Plastics, a spiritual odyssey from 73-year-old artist Lonnie Holley, and Leonard Charles’ jubilant new EP. Audio

An original, large scale, New Zealand musical is premiering in a couple weeks. PACIFICA THE MUSICAL is a story of love and legend based on the music of some of our biggest songs ever. Today we heard… Audio

Aotearoa's biggest music stars are performing at Purapura Whetū - Stars of Matariki on Friday.  Audio

Prominent NZ musician Hollie Smith has been writing and releasing music for over 20 years. Her 4th solo album Coming From the Dark charted number 1 on the New Zealand charts last year, and shes about… Audio

In this week's Pocket Edition, Los Angeles' Helado Negro speaks to Tony Stamp about singing and speaking 'Spanglish', and Hollie Smith explains why her latest album Coming in From The Dark. Audio

In this special Logg Cabin Soul Hour, Mark Williams (aka MC Slave) presents 60 minutes of the sweetest soul music from Aotearoa and beyond. Video, Audio

Charlotte Ryan talks to Hollie Smith about her latest album Coming in From the Dark.

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On The Sampler this week Tony Stamp attempts to stave off cabin fever by checking out three debut albums - one from Canadian soul singer Charlotte Day Wilson, one from UK dance producer Joy Orbison… Audio

Music has the power to move people in ways both seen and unseen. Sarah Hoskyns, professor and music therapist talks about how music has the power to heal. Audio

Hollie Smith's first single in five years, Coming In From the Dark, is out today in both English and Te Reo. She talks to Jesse about her hiatus. Audio

Widely considered the most prestigious accolade in New Zealand music, the APRA Silver Scroll Award recognises outstanding achievement in the craft of songwriting.

Bic Runga''s 'There is No Time / Kaore He Wa' features on the new Waiata/Anthem series. She opens up about the racism and alienation she felt growing up in Christchurch as a Chinese/ Māori New… Video, Audio

Tony Stamp basks in the glow of a new Pixie Williams covers album, a reissue of a classic by Auckland band Voom, and a breakup album from American songwriter Jenn Wasner, AKA Flock of Dimes. Audio

Tony Stamp checks out the latest from Rwanda-NZ rapper Raiza Biza, Christian indie strummer Julien Baker, and a collection of seventies Nigerian funk curated by the resourceful record label Analog… Audio

Fran Kora is originally from Whakatane. He's contributed a lot to NZ music, as a founding member of KORA and now Modern Maori Quartet. KORA, which stars the four musical brothers of the Kora family… Audio

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new track from Kora, featuring the heaviest 90s synth bass ever. ‘Weekend’ is the second single from their upcoming new record, which is due out in 2021. Video

Benee's 'Glitter' has won the Silver Scroll, Rob Ruha's song ‘Ka Mānu’ has won the Maioha award, and artists including Alien Weaponry and Delaney Davidson have delivered electrifying performances at… Video

Vocalist Caitlin Smith is probably more well known by other musicians than audiences. Auckland based, she spent many years coaching some of New Zealand's best singers including Ladi 6, Nesian Mystik… Audio

‘Please’ is the fourth single from Alae’s new EP Lucy’s Mixtape, which is out today. Video

RNZ Music is proud to present the new singe and video from Deva Mahal. ‘Stand In’ is heavily rooted in Deva’s upbringing between Hawaii and New Zealand, her Afro-Caribbean heritage and her background… Video

National treasure Don McGlashan has announced he'll be touring NZ in October with his band The Others. Video

RNZ Music is proud to present Waiata Anthems, a stellar lineup of Aotearoa’s top musical talent performing live at Auckland’s Civic Theatre on September 17 to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2020. Video

RNZ Music is excited to premiere the first new music from Kora in eight years! ‘Secret Lover’ is from their new record, due out next year. Video

We're just over halfway through New Zealand Music Month. How's it faring for our local musicians in these Covid-19 times? William Dart features new music by Kate Owen, Aidan Fine, and Olivia Foa'i… Video, Audio

More than 20 of New Zealand’s most well-known musicians have collaborated to create lockdown waiata 'Sway', which has one simple goal, encouraging New Zealanders to stay home and save lives. Video

Kirsten Johnstone takes a look at some great podcast options for the younger members of your family.  Audio