Music 101 for Saturday 2 December 2023

 

Nau mai haere mai, welcome to Music 101 with Emile Donovan for 2nd December 2023
 

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1.20  Topp Twins - Untouchable Girls on music and their new book
 

Twin sisters Jools and Lynda Topp, aka the Topp Twins, are 'national treasures' here in NZ.

They have been entertaining audiences for more than 40 years as country music stars and comedians, with their characters like Camp Mother & Camp Leader and Ken & Ken. 

The Topp Twins have always stood up for their political beliefs and have been embraced by New Zealanders from all walks of life.

The Dames - who are also known as the Untouchable girls have released their first book , full of photos, memories and their life story. 

view the stream of 'Topp Class' tribute concert on RNZ here
 

2.00 Kate Simon Photographer on Bob Marley 

Kate Simon is a well respected American portrait photographer and writer. 
She is known for her photographs of influential musicians, artists, and writers, including Bob Marley, The Clash, Patti Smith, Madonna,, Queen, Led zeppelin, Andy Warhol, and William S. Burroughs.

Musicians and artists respected her and her work - Especially Bob Marley who used her photos for the front cover of his 1978 album, Kaya.

Kate photographed Bob Marley throughout his life - including his funeral in Kingston Jamaica.
Her new book REBEL MUSIC - Bob Marley and Roots Reggae is out now , featuring incredible, intimate photos of Bob Marley, his family and friends.

Charlotte Ryan spoke to her about how this relationship was formed - and what Bob Marley was really like. 

2.30 Sampler :  Beirut & Samara Alofa & Pollyhill

Tony Stamp reviews the unique sonic landscape of PollyHill & Samara Alofa’s debut LP and Beirut return with a frosty collection from Norway

3:20 Introducing: Ema l’U

This week on Introducing we meet Sāmoan musician, actor and poet EMA I'U who has just released her powerful new ‘Flower of Life’.

Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, EMA I'U (pronounced Emma ee ‘u) aka Ema Barton is a performer with a powerful presence, undeniable skill as a vocalist and talent as a songwriter. It’s really no wonder that the music video for her catchy new RnB-pop single ‘Flower of Life’ was selected to premiere at the 2023 SXSW Sydney Film Festival.

3.30  Liam Finn - New Single 'I Want You To Be So Happy' 

Liam Finn joins us in studio next to share his brand new single -  "I Want You To Be So Happy"  from his solo project Hyperverse

4pm  The Mixtape - Fiona McDonald Strawpeople

Today our guest curating their mixtape – picking the music for the next hour is FIONA MCDONALD

She has been singing her whole life, but is best known for her work with Strawpeople and Headless Chickens.

She along with Paul Casserly released their first STRAWPEOPLE album in 19 years called Knucklebones to great acclaim.

For the first time STRAWPEOPLE are playing live – and planning their shows at SPLORE and WOMAD.

Watch Strawpeople on NZ Live on RNZ Afternoons

Her Mixtape playlist: 

Beck -  Morning
Taylor Swift - Cardigan 
Cocteau Twins - Cherry coloured funk
K.D. Lang - Save me 
The Weeknd - Die for you 
Portishead - Sour Times

Songs played on the show today:

1-2
Kraftwerk Trans Europe Express 
The War on drugs - I don’t live here anymore 
The Pogues -  A Rainy Night in Soho 

2-3
Delaney Davidson - Don't Walk Away From Love
Alex G - Runner
French for Rabbits - In the End I Won't Be Coming Home
Hamish Kilgour - Crazy Radiance

3-4
Strawpeople - Second Heart (LIVE at RNZ) 
SWIDT, High Hoops - YOUPHORIA
Lucy Rose - Could you help me
Lorde - Ribs
Liam Finn -Second Chance
Freur - Doot Doot 

4-5
Beck -  Morning
Taylor Swift - Cardigan 
Cocteau Twins - Cherry coloured funk
K.D. Lang - Save me 
The Weeknd - Die for you 
Portishead - Sour Times