Music
NZSO: Extravaganza
Enjoy an evening out in 17th-century Europe with NZSO Extravaganza - a concert of courtly music by some of the most masterful baroque composers. Recorded by RNZ Concert at Wellington College. Audio
Coming up
Nikki Chooi's jury service
Michael Hill International Violin Competion winner in 2013, Nikki Chooi is returning to New Zealand to help select applicants for next year's competition.
Audio
Suzanne Vega after Covid: 'A very tempestuous time to be alive'
Her first album in 11 years, Flying with Angels looks at some of the struggles her native New York has gone though after the pandemic.
Worlds of Music 7 December, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Arooj Aftab, Terrible Sons, St Germain, and reggae icon Jimmy Cliff. Audio
Suzanne Vega on the struggle of making new music
Folk-rock luminary Suzanne Vega has just released her first album in eleven years, Flying with Angels. Video, Audio
'Anytime he had a word that he didn't know, we would write a song'
Award-winning Kiwi musicians and parents Steph Brown and Fen Ikner use death metal, reggae and Latin grooves to help kids learn how to spell tricky words.
Hymns on Sunday 7 December 2025
It's the Second Sunday of Advent, and we look towards Christmas with a carol by Shirley Murray and Jillian Bray; Hawkes Bay choir The Linden Singers perform People look East; and there’s an… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 6 December 2025
On this week's show there's classic soul from Sam and Dave, Shelby Lynne covers Tony Joe White, birthday tunes for Tom Waits, gospel tinged ska courtesy of Prince Buster plus more from Emmylou… Audio
The Eyes Have It
Nick checks out jazz standards inspired by eyes - including Wayne Shorter's 'Infant Eyes', Mal Waldron's 'Soul Eyes', and Dave Brubeck playing 'Angel Eyes'. Audio
The Mixtape: Tammy Davis
Actor Tammy Davis tells Kara about his early days in the film industry, the creation of his beloved character Munter, and shares some of his favourite songs. Audio
The Sampler: Jonny Fritz
Guest reviewer Elliott Childs tackles American musician Jonny Fritz's comedic country stylings. Audio
1995 episode 2: Heavy America
In the second of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks back at nine American rock albums of 1995. Audio
Nadia Reid performs live at RNZ
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Nadia Reid is back from Manchester, where she currently lives with her family. She's playing at the Powerstation in Auckland tonight, and earlier in the week performed live… Video, Audio
Ben Shattuck: The History of Sound
The History of Sound is the award-winning book by Ben Shattuck, set to hit the big screen this month with its highly anticipated film adaptation. Audio
The Logg Cabbin: 5 December 2025
On the Logg Cabin this week Mark welcomes Peter tosh and Mick Jagger to visit the cabin in dub! He pays tribute to the late n great Jimmy Cliff, keep's it local with Lord Echo and Electric Wire Hustle… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, new music from Dudley Benson, Andrew Keoghan, and Agriculture. Audio
ANDERSON arr Wasson: Sleigh Ride
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
PIERPONT arr DiLorenzo: Jingle Bells Swing-a-Ling-Ding
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
BERNARD arr Buerkle: Winter Wonderland
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
TORME arr Mowat: The Christmas Song
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
