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Aotearoa - Tihei Mauriora & He Waiata Mo Te Iwi
In the 1980s, a band of young Maori musicians set out to sing about their language and their culture. They named themselves Aotearoa. In this episode of Essential New Zealand Albums Nick Bollinger… Audio
NZ Live: Strawpeople
Straight from the NZ Live archives comes a NZ Live session from August 2023. It's one of our favourites, we hope it's one of yours. Audio
Live: Moonlight Benjamin at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the vodou rhythms and melodies of Haitian musician Moonlight Benjamin performing live at WOMAD 2024 on the Brooklands Stage a in Ngamotu, New Plymouth.
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Live:The Mauskovic Dance Band at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the psychedelic afro sounds of the The Mauskovic Band performing their captivating rhythms on the Bowl stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Tio at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the captivating folk songs of Vanuatu singer songwriter Tio performing on the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth.
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Live: Arooj Aftab at WOMAD 2024
Listen to one of the highlights from WOMAD 2024, Pakistani-American musician. Arooj Aftab. The grammy winner graced the Brooklands stage in Ngamotu, New Plymouth with her celebrated fusion of jazz… Audio
Live: Equus WOMAD 2024
Listen to Australian quartet Equus bringing their unique fusion of eastern and Asian sounds to the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth Audio
WOMAD 2024: Mari Kalkun
Listen to the Baltic traditions of Estonian folk musician Mari Kalkum who brings her entrancing soundscapes to the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
LIVE: Son Rompe Pera at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the playful sounds of Mexican collective Son Rompre Pera who bring their colourful and uplifting music to the Bowl stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
LIVE: Lisa O’Neill at WOMAD 2024
Listen to Irish singer songwriter and storyteller Lisa O'Neill offering an intimate and heartfelt live performance on the Dell Stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: DakhaBrakha at WOMAD 2024
Today's programme features the expressive sounds of the Ukrainian folk group DakhaBrakha performing their self-described ethno-chaos on the Bowlstage in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Te Kaahu at WOMAD 2024
Listen to Te Kaahu, paying tribute to her her tūpuna wāhine (female ancestors) through the craft and skill of Maori songwriting and storytelling in a special performance on the Brooklands stage at… Audio
Live: Baaba Maal at WOMAD 2024
Listen to pioneering Senegalese musician Baaba Maal performing his unique blend of traditional African rhythms and modern western influences live on the Bowl Stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New… Audio
The Music Of Ry Cooder: Part 2
The final part of our two part series on the music of guitarist, composer and producer Ry Cooder. Audio
Postcards :Marjan Nelson on the Power of Persian Music
Persian New Zealander Marjan Nelson traces the roots of Persian music in this episode of Postcards. As a child growing up in Iran, Marjan was immersed in a household where music was woven into the… Audio
Live: Fin Rah Zel at WOMAD 2024
Listen to local Taranaki band Fin Rah Zel performing their reggae drenched soul live at WOMAD 2024 on the Dell Stage in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Fin Rah Zel at WOMAD
Listen to hometown favourites Fin Rah Zel performing their reggae drenched soul sounds live on the Dell Stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Mo'Ju at WOMAD 2024
Listen to groundbreaking Australian musician Mo’Ju performing a unique set of soul and blues music live on the Brooklands Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa 2024 in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Gilberto Gil at WOMAD 2024
Listen to legendary Brazilian musician and composer Gilberto Gil perform performs his unique samba rhythms alongside his granddaughter and three sons on the Bowl Stage in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Live: Strawpeople at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the innovative electro-pop musings of Strawpeople performing live on the Brooklandsstage at WOMAD Aotearoa in 2024. Audio
Live: Good Habits at WOMAD 2024
Listen to Dynamic UK folk duo performing on the Dell Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa in New Plymouth in 2024 Audio
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