Nz Music

Johnny Devlin cracked open the New Zealand rock'n'roll market in 1958. This episode of Blue Smoke digs deep into early Devlin. Audio

Performed by NZTrio at their 'Legacy 1' concert, Auckland Concert Chamber, 29 May 2022. Audio

In his last programme for NZ Music Month, William Dart plays music by Lontalius, whose songs venture up-close and personal in a manner that many other songwriters wouldn't dare. Audio

Performed by Michael Stewart at the Auckland Town Hall Organ, 22 May 2022. Audio

Love's on the menu and William Dart explores it in new music from the Isle of Wight twosome, Wet Leg, and our own Chelsea Jade. Audio

William Dart takes a roam around some treasured byways of our country's music, featuring songs by Garner Wayne, Morgan Clarke, Levity Beet, Anika Moa, Hirini Melbourne and others. Audio

When it comes to gender equity and the history of New Zealand popular music, without question women musicians have been poorly served. Singers such as Dinah Lee, Alison Durbin and the Chicks are… Audio

Performed by NZSQ at a concert in Jubilee Hall, Parnell, Auckland, 3 April 2022. Audio

Don McGlashan's Bright November Morning is the singer's fourth solo album and, finally released in February of this year, it's well worth seven years of waiting, affirming him as one of our premier… Audio

Performed by the NZSQ at a concert in Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, Auckland, 2 April 2022. Audio

Sarena Close, working under the moniker of Mousey is one of the brighter young talents on the New Zealand music scene. William Dart checks out her two albums. Audio

Performed by Mark Menzies (violin) at the concert 4:7, "Dualities", Unitarian Church, Ponsonby, Auckland, 3 June 2021. Audio

Performed by Mark Menzies (viola) at the concert 4:7, "Dualities", Unitarian Church, Ponsonby, Auckland, 3 June 2021. Audio

Performed by Mark Menzies (violin) at the concert 4:7, "Dualities", Unitarian Church, Ponsonby, Auckland, 3 June 2021. Audio

Performed by Mark Menzies (viola) at the concert 4:7, "Dualities", Unitarian Church, Ponsonby, Auckland, 3 June 2021. Audio

Acclaimed and talented local artist, Benee has her latest EP out today. She joins Jesse to talk about her latest work and if there are any plans for her to reschedule her cancelled New Zealand leg of… Video, Audio

Performed by NZTrio at their concert, 'Dramatic Skies: Cumulus', Auckland Concert Chamber, 16 November 2021. Audio

Performed by NZTrio at their concert, 'Dramatic Skies: Cumulus', Auckland Concert Chamber, 16 November 2021. Audio

Performed by Indra Hughes on the Auckland Town Hall Organ, 13 August 2021. Audio

Performed by Melanie Lancon, Bede Hanley and Stephen De Pledge at the CMNZ concert, 'Fantasy & Romance', Auckland Concert Chamber, 3 August 2021. Audio