Wellington Folk Festival
John Leo Carter – Folk sounds from Ireland to Sweden to New Zealand
Irish folk musician John Leo Carter has jumped off a plane, headed to the Upbeat studio, and is playing the Wellington Folk Festival over Labour Weekend. The Öland, Sweden-based musician’s latest… Audio
Sharp music
Making music with sharp tools is not for the faint of heart, but the rewards are beyond measure. Just ask Dr John Egenes, Lecturer in Contemporary Music at the University of Otago. He’s hosting a… Audio
Scandi folk on tour
Contemporary Swedish folk band the Goodland Trio is touring the country with their original music played on accordion, soprano sax and guitar. They will finish up their 14 gig tour at the Wellington… Video, Audio
Bill Morris on Davy Lowston
Writer, filmmaker, and historian Bill Morris discusses New Zealand's oldest Pakeha folk song 'Davy Lowston' at the Wellington Folk Festival 2014. Audio
Flix Rose 'Like Birds'
Flix Rose performs her original song 'Like Birds' in session at the Wellington Folk Festival 2014. Audio
Bohemian Nights in session
Australian duo Bohemian Nights took time out from the The 50th Wellington Folk Festival to drop by the Radio Nealand Studios bringing with them a party-time mix of styles from around the world… Audio
Martin and Eliza Carthy
English folk royalty Martin Carthy and daughter Eliza are heading over for the 50th Wellington Folk Festival - we speak to them about the family business. Audio