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Māori-Samoan rapper Juwan: 'I just love pushing myself'
Māori-Samoan hip-hop artist Juwan describes himself as a "rapper's rapper". Raised between the Auckland suburb of Beach Haven and the Gold Coast city of Logan, the 23 year old is now based on the… Video
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The TAHI 19 October 2023
On today's show, So’omālō catches up with rapper Juwan while he’s in the country, Evie finds all the things Aotearoa wins at per capita, we celebrate the Creative NZ Arts Pasifika Awards, and figure… Audio
Review: Diljit Dosanjh’s Spark Arena show reveals why Punjabi beats are sweeping the world
In the modern landscape of pop music, few desi artists radiate as brilliantly as Diljit Dosanjh.
The TAHI 17 October 2023
On today’s show, STNDRD talks to So’omālō about their latest single with Canaan Ene & Tomorrow People. Evie catches up with Gracie Moller about her Mean Girls-inspired single, Waimirirangi catches us… Audio
Tha Movement: 'There's a lot of talent in Ōtara'
Kiwi-Samoan hip-hop artist Tha Movement (aka David Saotupe) is a proud son of Ōtara who also works as a music therapist with local kids. He tells So'omalo Iteni Schwalger about why he wants to help… Video
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The TAHI 12 October 2023
On today’s show, Waimirirangi catches up with far north mayor Moko Tepania after his big win in the UK, So’omālō chats to dancers and now musicians Brooke x Starce, and Evie tries to find anyone who… Audio
The TAHI 10th October 2023
On todays show, So’omālō catches up with Ōtara legend Tha Movement, Evie wonders if Clifford the big red dog could be used as a weapon of war, and Waimirirangi challenges boss man Harry to complete… Audio
The TAHI 5th October 2023
On today’s episode, award winning music journalist and apple of our eye Tony Stamp (!!!) fills us in on the Silver Scrolls. So’omalo and Waimirirangi decide who is “New Zealand’s Elvis”, and Evie… Audio
The TAHI 3rd October 2023
On today’s show, KMTP defines NZ emo music on their debut album, So’omalo and Miri ponder hāngi vs boil up, and we attempt to get to the bottom of the Ranfurly Shield scandal. Audio
The TAHI 28th September 2023
On today’s show, SUSO winner Jazmin Ugapo basks in her glory with So’omalo, journalist Lucy Xia joins and gets into the details of this years Mid-Autumn Festival. Evie got a spray tan, and we decide… Audio
The TAHI 26th September 2023
On today's show, we discuss Reece Walsh's forward pass, and a bunch of other stuff... oh and guests Melanie and Jarna! Audio
The TAHI 21st September 2023
Today on the show we continue the kōrero around Mental Health Awareness Week, So'omālō confuses scurvy with vertigo? Evie shares more fears, and guest appearances from musicians ASHY, as well as Isla… Audio
The TAHI 19th September 2023
On todays show, Journalist and icon Charlotte Cook tells Evie all about her new political series ‘Grilled’, So'omālō shares his picks to win the RWC, and the team fearlessly reveal their favourite… Audio
The TAHI 14th September 2023
On today’s show, Waimirirangi teaches us some te reo Māori slang! Music video extrodainre Connor Prichard joins So'omālō to chat about his first short film, Evie catches up with Lucy from Dick Move to… Audio
The TAHI 12th September 2023
On todays episode, we celebrate the beginning of Te wiki o te Reo Māori with in depth Te Ao Māori journalist Ella Stewart. Evie catches up with pop sensation Luca George, and the team ponder what… Audio
The TAHI 7th September 2023
On the pod today we continue our Tongan Language Week Celebrations, Evie shares her hidden talent of insulting people with compliments, So'omālō catches up with Atarangi, and Waimirirangi sits down… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 27 September 2023
In Pocket Edition this week grunge musician Kristin Hersh dials in from New Orleans. Ruban Nielson reflects on his family connection to Hawaii and how his heritage has influenced the sound of Unknown… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 5th September 2023
On today’s show, Sasha Borissenko unpacks the facts about fat with Evie, So'omālō catches up with Samoan country duo The Miti’s, and we figure out what’s going on with the Pak n Save AI which created… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 31st August 2023
On the show, WHOSHOTSCOTT joins So'omālō to chat about his latest single, we introduce our newest team member Waimirirangi, and Evie outlines her ultimate zombie apocalypse plan! Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 29th August 2023
On todays show, Foley join us to celebrate their debut album, and Ella Minehan gives us the deets on her adventure into Drum n Bass. So'omālō tries to get Evie into a new sport, and we get a full… Audio