Country
Candice Milner in session
She’s only 18, but she’s already recorded and released her first album and is about to tour the country for the first time with her country and folk tunes. Candice Milner hails from Lyttelton and… Audio
The Mixtape: Mel Parsons
Singer-songwriter Mel Parsons makes a mixtape of favourites and talks about her roots in the shearing sheds of Westport. Audio
Ravens in The Wood Shed
The Ravens are a trio of women who say they want to bring a spirit of punk to acoustic folk music. Jess Shanks, Alice Ryan Williams and Reb Fountain are all members of Lyttelton collective 'The… Video, Audio
'Humpty' sending himself up and loving it!
Engelbert Humperdinck is 80 and still touring and packing them in. Next year he celebrates fifty years since he changed his name from Gerry Dorsey to that of a nineteenth century classical composer… Video, Audio
Marlon Williams live in session
Lyttelton darling Marlon Williams is back at home, fresh from playing on Conan O'Brien's late night show in the US. Williams premieres a new song and pays tribute to Ralph Stanley. Video, Audio, Gallery
Willie Watson - picking out the gems
Ex- Old Crow Medicine Show banjo player Willie Watson talks to Nick Bollinger about his retreat to old-timey original folk songs, ahead of his solo NZ show in early July. Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Warratahs
Wellington country rockers The Warratahs released their seventh studio album last year - and, two weeks ago, it took the "Best New Zealand Country Album" title at the Country Music Awards in Gore. The… Video, Audio
Country Lass
Indie-folk singer Mel Parsons secured the top song prize at the New Zealand Country Music Awards in early June. She won the Best Country Music Song for her track Alberta Sun. Audio
Introducing Tom Cunliffe
Alt-country-folk newcomer Tom Cunliffe introduces his song 'There's Your Lord' from his album Howl And Whisper. Audio
The Singing Cowboy
Wilson Dixon is instantly recognisable to comedy fans in NZ. His American drawl, long hair, dry wit and truth telling tunes are captivating audiences at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival… Audio
Regional Wrap
Horowhenua at last has had some rain, it's been a terribly trying February, but now facial eczema spores are rocketing away. In the South Island useful rain has fallen in some areas and hot dry days… Audio
NZ Live - Tami Neilsen
On NZ Live Canadian import Tami Neilson has arrived back in the country following a visit to her homeland and she's kicking off a tour in support of her album 'Don't Be Afraid'. Video, Audio
Sounds of the Outer Hebrides - Willie Campbell
In the Outer Hebrides on Scotland's Western flank traditional Scottish music is hugely popular, but a whole new generation of artists with their own style are also finding a following with locals and… Audio
So Laid Back Country China
Glacially paced Wellington alt-country foursome So Laid Back Country China have just released their debut album, With Knees of Honey in Goodbye Canyon. Emma Smith talks to co-vocalists Harriet Ferry… Audio
Local vocal virtuoso, Marlon Williams
Local vocal virtuoso Marlon Williams has just released his first solo album, the culmination of his experience as a Christchurch Cathedral choirboy, frontman for his high school band The Unfaithful… Audio
Matt Joe Gow in session 2015
Dunedin born, Melbourne based songwriter Matt Joe Gow plans to release two albums this year - he previews a few new songs live in session. Audio
Pokey LaFarge in session
Ahead of a near sold-out NZ tour, North American roots musician Pokey LaFarge heads into the Radio NZ Studios to play pared back versions of a couple of his new songs. Video, Audio
Marlon Williams: country maverick
Singer and songwriter who has recorded a series of duet albums with Delaney Davidson, and is touring New Zealand with his band The Yarra Benders in advance of his debut solo album in April. Audio
Musical Dynasties - The Grenell family
The Grenells are bursting with musical talent. We talk to dad John Grenell and his children Amiria, Denver, Oakley, and Redford about their careers and growing up on the Grenell family farm. Audio
Musical Dynasties - Tami Neilson and the Neilson Family
2014 was a big year for Canadian-New Zealand country singer Tami Neilson. She released an album, toured with the Topp Twins, won the Silver Scroll for songwriting, and had her second child. The Silver… Audio
