Dave Wilson
Music with Dave Wilson: Jukebox Musicals
Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Kathryn from New York, where he's been hitting Broadway. Audio
Music: Experimentalism at The Stone in New York City
Music correspondent Dave Wilson joins Kathryn from New York, where he's been investigating the local music scene. Audio
Music: Black musicians in country music past and present
Music commentator Dave Wilson looks at how country music's roots, histories and current practices are in the music of Black artists and communities. Audio
Dave Wilson: Music from the harp
Music correspondent Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to talk about the moment the harp, as a music instrument, has been having over the past several years. Audio
Music with Dave Wilson: Songs that empower
Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Susie to talk about songs that serve to empower people and help them over come - not just through lyrics - but through many of their musical elements. He'll play a… Audio
Artists re-recording their music: Taylor Swift is not the first to do it
It's been a big year for Taylor Swift - she's become a billionaire, and this week her latest release 1989 (Taylor's Version) became the fastest-selling vinyl record since the statistic was first… Audio
Music as a form of interspecies interaction
Musicians have long been inspired by the sounds of nature but could humans intentionally make music with another species?' Wellington jazz musician Dave Wilson pays tribute to the riroriro song that… Video, Audio
Music with Dave Wilson
This Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori, Dave Wilson looks at the role music plays in language revitalisation, outside of Aotearoa. Dave Wilson is musician, composer, and ethnomusicologist, a senior lecturer at… Audio
Music with Dave Wilson
Dave takes a deep dive into hip hop tracks, with the music genre hitting 50 years old this month. He'll talk about the interconnectedness of hip hop with other styles and genres, and with worlds… Audio
Matariki music with Dave Wilson
Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to share some songs in the spirit of Matariki - ones that encourage us to raise our eyes to the skies. Dave Wilson is musician, composer, and… Audio
Music with Dave Wilson: Gender inclusivity in jazz
Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to talk about one of his favourite research areas - how to increase the equity and inclusiveness for all genders in the worlds of jazz and related music. He… Audio
Gisborne Council responds to report on at risk water pipe
Gisborne's main water supply pipe, which broke in 10 places during Cyclone Gabrielle, was identified as being at risk of a catastrophic failure only months before. The Gisborne District Council… Audio
Music with Dave Wilson: songs for enduring the natural world
Dave has some examples of how music has provided powerful support for communities suffering from the effects of natural disasters and the changing climate. When we face devastation brought on by… Audio
Music with Dave Wilson: The gift of song
In this December season of giving and receiving gifts, it seems fitting to dive into some music about generously giving of oneself, about experiencing generosity, and about music itself as a gift that… Audio
Police concerned as thieves steal potentially fatal vet drugs
Theives have stolen vet drugs that could potentially kill a person just by getting it on their skin.
Pentobarbitone is used to euthanise animals and police fear the people who've pinched it from a… Video, Audio
Music with Dave Wilson: Songs about work
Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to look at the fascinating relationship between work and music. Creating, singing, and playing music are all forms of labour. Audiences pay for tickets to… Audio
Music: Going back to the future
Music correspondent Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to talk about futurism in music - and artists who imagine the future in their work. He'll discuss Afrofuturism and its influence, particularly here in… Audio
Music: Nubya Garcia, Kiefer, Myele Manzanza, Louisa Williamson
Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to play selections of recently released tracks from a few communities that have popularised music at the intersection of house and other electronic music, jazz, and a few… Audio
The Pre-Panel with David Slack and Nalini Baruch
Panellists David Slack and Nalini Baruch discuss the severe weather in Bay of Plenty and share what they've been thinking. Audio
Civil defence continuing to monitor in Tairawhiti
A massive downpour of biblical proportions hit Tolaga and Tokomaru Bays and Te Puia overnight.
Rivers burst their banks - washing out roads and bridges, spewing out piles of stones, trees and other… Audio