Folk Music

Kirsten joins Kathryn to look at skiffle, a type of "folk music" performed with a mixture of manufactured and handmade instruments. Originating in the United States in the first half of the 20th… Audio

The Country Life theme music has been introducing the programme for all of the show's 25 years on the airwaves. So who's behind it? Audio

William Dart finds some solace and joy in the seemingly infinite power of the human voice, from field recordings of folksingers and the vibrant Joni Mitchell to a new album from Scottish singer… Audio

William Dart features the inspirational music of artist, activist and songwriter Nobuko Miyamoto, thanks to a new 2-disc release from Smithsonian Folkways Records which combines new music with a… Video, Audio

Iconic Kiwi band The Warratahs are back on the road again and currently promoting their new single, New World. Lead singer and guitarist Barry Saunders joins the show to discuss the new track and… Audio

On this week's show Mark has new music from Colorama, classic covers courtesy of Delaney Davidson, Betty LaVette and Sonic Youth plus a birthday tune for jazz legend Lee Morgan. Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark has a blues extravaganza courtesy of John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat, a track from Giant Sand's recently reissued classic album Ramp, a Genesis cover by Red House… Audio

Alternative Kiwi folk trio Albi And The Wolves live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

With a bit of inspiration from Haydn of all people, William Dart looks at new releases from Irish group Lankum and the American supergroup Bonny Light Horseman, both of which draw on the rich heritage… Video, Audio

On this week's show Mark previews Nick Lowe's forthcoming visit to New Zealand, plays new music from Tami Neilson, the Third Mind, Miss Tess and Chuck Prophet and spins classic blues courtesy of… Audio

On Worlds of Music Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of trans global music, fusion and folk roots. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

On this week's show Mark has new music from Nick Cave, Sturgill Simpson, the North Mississippi Allstars and Tami Neilson, a birthday tune for Tom Petty and a country classic courtesy of Glen Campbell.

On this week's show Mark plays new music from  Bruce Springsteen, JJ Cale, Calexico and Iron & Wine and Jan Hellriegel. There's also some classic boogie-woogie courtesy of Piano Red, a show favourite… Audio

On this week's show Mark plays new tracks from Delaney Davidson & Barry Saunders, Frankie Lee and Damien Jurado. There's also birthday tunes for Loretta Lynn, Lowell George and Al Green plus music… Audio

Duo Ktoo are packing their guitars, bass, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, harmonicas into their station wagon and heading to the South Island West Coast on tour. Audio

Three-piece bluegrass band Rhodeworks is made up of brothers Laurence, Sam and Nate Rhodes, whose ages range from 12 to 17 years old. With a lot of support from mum and dad, the brothers are forging… Audio

Singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash was born in 1955, the oldest of four children to legendary country musician Johnny Cash and his first wife Vivian Liberto. She released her first album in 1978 in… Audio

Damien Dempsey is an Irish singer and songwriter who is coming to Aotearoa next month for the first NZ Irish Festival. His first album, They Don't Teach This Shit in School, was released in 2000. In… Audio