Fergus Barrowman
The life and legacy of New Zealand poet Fleur Adcock
One of New Zealand's finest poets has died at the age of 90. Adcock, who lived in England, was a highly regarded poet and editor awarded an OBE for her contribution to New Zealand literature. Emile… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 29 April
On today's episode, like it or not, a blanket cellphone ban is setting in at schools nationwide from today, year 9 student Flo Galvin shares her thoughts on the ban, police are investigating a robbery… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How much do authors get paid?
Mike in Auckland asks: how much of the price of a book actually goes to the author? VUP publisher Fergus Barrowman lays it all out. Audio
Jazz Expert Fergus Barrowman
Nights regular Fergus Barrowman joins the show with some of his jazz favourites. Audio
Sixty years of Blue Note Jazz with Fergus Barrowman
Nights regular Fergus Barrowman takes us through sixty years of Blue Note jazz. Audio
Jazz with Fergus Barrowman
Nights regular Fergus Barrowman joins the show with some of his jazz favourites. Audio
Fergus Barrowman brings the jazz
Regular guest Fergus Barrowman joins the show with some of his jazz favourites. Tonight Fergus dives into octogenarian jazz by the likes of Hank Jones, Enrico Rava and Charles Lloyd. Audio
Fergus Barrowman brings the jazz
Fergus Barrowman shares some jazzy new tunes from Avantdale Bowling Club, Makaya McCraven, and Mary Halvorson. Video, Audio
Fergus Barrowman brings the jazz
Fergus Barrowman joins the show with a some of favourites from Lester Young Trio and Ted Nash, along with a tune from Lucien Johnson that he picked up over the long weekend. Video, Audio
Fergus Barrowman Brings The Jazz
Fergus Barrowman picks the Jazz with tracks from Melody Gardot, and Leyla McCalla. Expect some French and Kréyol. Audio
Fergus Barrowman brings the Jazz
On Fergus' list tongiht, 1. Lady Blackbird, 'Lost and Looking' 4:22, from 'Black Acid Soul' (Foundation/BMG 2021) 2. Cécile McLorin Salvant, 'Ghost Song' 3:22, from 'Ghost Song' (Nonesuch 2022) 3… Video, Audio
Nights Jazz
Fergus Barrowman brings his pick of the latest jass releases - including a treat from Immanuel Wilkins. Audio
Fergus Barrowman: Giving writers a sporting chance
Preeminent literary magazine Sport was founded by writers Damien Wilkins, Elizabeth Knox, Nigel Cox and their Victoria University Press (VUP) publisher Fergus Barrowman in 1988. Sport folded in 2020… Audio
Culture Regular- Jazz
Fergus Barrowman joins us once again with a selection of his best jazz picks. Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Jazz
Fergus Barrowman joins us once again with his pick of the latest jazz releases. Tonight music from Matt Wilson, Dave Douglas and Ambrose Akinsmusire. Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Jazz
Fergus Barrowman is back with his pick of the latest Jazz releases and some tunes that have been getting him through. Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Jazz
Fergus Barrowman is back with us with his pick of the best from the Jazz world. Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Jazz
Fergus Barrowman joins us once again with his pick of the best Jazz tracks. Audio
Cultural Ambassador Fergus Barrowman
Nights' Jazz man, Fergus Barrowman is back in the studio. Tonight he has some new jazz on his playlist including Wynton Marsalis' reimagining of the work of Buddy Bolden. Video, Audio