Chris Bourke
Chris Bourke
Author of recently released book 'Blue Smoke:The Lost Dawn of New Zealand Popular Music 1918-1964'. Audio
Ideas for 10 October 2010
This week, Ideas looks at a bill currently before Parliament that may change the climate at universities. Audio
Music review with Chris Bourke
Chris, a free lance producer and music author reviews "Praise and Blame", the new album by Tom Jones. Audio
Ideas: The Battle for Heritage Buildings
Chris Bourke interviews lawyer and historian Peter Macky about his book on the demolition of 'Coolangatta'. Chris Laidlaw discusses the issues surrounding heritage architecture with architects… Audio
Sir Howard Morrison Remembered
Chris Bourke looks at the life and times of the legendary NZ performer who died today. Audio
Sir Howard Morrison obituary by Chris Bourke
Music historian and author Chris Bourke interviewed by Eva Radich about the legacy of Sir Howard Morrison during Upbeat on Radio New Zealand Concert. Audio
Musical Chairs - Mike Perjanik
Mike Perjanik composer and pianist, was involved in the early careers of Maria Dallas, the Chicks and played with many touring international acts. Since moving to Australia in the late 1960s, he has… Audio
Musical Chairs - Lea Maalfrid
Lea Maalfrid first came to prominence at Otago University in the early 1970s as part of a Mad Dogs and Englishmen/Joe Cocker tribute show. She later joined the cosmic group Ragnarok - who took… Audio
Musical Chairs - Eldred Stebbing (Part One)
Today's guest in Musical Chairs is Eldred Stebbing, who has been pivotal in the New Zealand music industry for 60 years. His recording studios in Herne Bay, Auckland, have seen the birth of many of… Audio
Musical Chairs - Andrew Clouston
Since the early 80s Andrew Clouston has been one of New Zealand's most in-demand rock'n'roll saxophonists. Originally from Wellington, he was introduced to the saxophone by Rick Bryant and was soon a… Audio
Musical Chairs - Dalvanius Maui Prime (Part Two)
Dalvanius Maui Prime is a New Zealand music phenomenon. In part two of this special Musical Chairs programme, Dalvanius Maui Prime talks - and sings - about his life in music. Audio
Musical Chairs - Dalvanius Prime (Part One)
Dalvanius Maui Prime is a New Zealand music phenomenon. Since emerging from Taranaki with his sisters as Dalvanius and the Fascinations in the early 70s, he has rarely been out of the limelight. He's… Audio
Musical Chairs - Jean McAllister
Jean McAlister musical career began as a teenager at Carmen's Coffee Lounge in Wellington. She played keyboards and guitar in the band that supported Red Mole. In the late 70s the theatrical troupe… Audio
Musical Chairs - Bill Sevesi
Bill Sevesi is the father of the South Pacific sound, an icon among electric steel guitarists, and a bandleader with nearly 60 years in the entertainment business. Sevesi also designs and builds his… Audio