World Music

Two members of Canada-based Constantinople perform 'Le Poisson au fond de l'Ocean' especially for RNZ Music, at WOMAD 2018 in New Plymouth. Video

RNZ Music's resident WOMAD aficionado and host of Worlds of Music,Trevor Reekie helps us discover how WOMAD 2018 will open up our minds and souls to diverse arrays of cultures, music and ideas. Video, Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor talks to American guitarist Joel Veena who for the last 11 years has been studying Hindustani classical music and Indian slide guitar. Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor features music from features new music from Syrian musician Maya Youssef, another Grammy Awarded track from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a collaboration between… Audio

This week Trevor Reekie features music from a couple of string Quartets who have recorded with trans global musicians. He also talks with guitarist Bobby Murray about the life and legacy of the one… Audio

Trevor Reekie features music from a few of the artists who'll be appearing at WOMAD 2018 including Iraqi Oud composer Rahim Alhaj, Lebanese vocalist Ghada Shbeir, the sunshine hi-life sound from Ghana… Audio

On Worlds of Music this week features new music from Senegalese Kora player Bao Sissoko, and American born guitarist Joel Veena. He pays his respects to the the late Souh African Trumpet player Hugh… Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor returns from the summer break with features new music from african collective 3MA, Cuban vocalist Danay Suárez and he talks to the charismatic sitar virtuoso… Audio

Trevor Reekie's favourite trans-global and folk-roots releases of 2017 includes music from Mali, Iraq, Poland, France, Mexico and our own backyard. There's plenty to celebrate. Audio

Trevor Reekie brings together musicians from diverse demographics, times and nations for an entertaining Yuletide ride. Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor features more music from artists appearing at WOMAD Taranaki in 2018. He also talks to Wellington-based author Chris Bourke about his new book Goodbye Maoriland -… Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor talks to Ian Lynch from the Irish band Lankum (formerly known as Lynched) Traditional Irish Folk Music and actively searching out songs from the Irish traveller… Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor features an interview with Kiwi crooner Marlon Williams from WOMAD 2017. Marlon, who first came to attention as front-man of The Unfaithful Ways, toured and… Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor features new music from Irish outfit Lankum who are exploring the roots of traditional Irish song. He also talks with singer Yasmin Levey, a proponent of Ladino, a… Audio

This week on Worlds of Music Trevor casts his ear over the recently announced acts for 2018's wonderful Womad Music Festival in New Plymouth. Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor follows a Malian theme, focusing on a new collaboration between the Kronos Quartet and the Trio Da Kali. He talks exclusivly to Kronos Quartet founder David… Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor Reekie showcases music from around the globe and talks to Polish guitarist and band leader Miguel Czachowski who founded the highly regarded and… Audio

Trevor Reekie weeds out the wonders to be found on the Womad 2018 lineup. Audio

In Worlds of Music this week Trevor features new music from French collective pays tribute to recently departed Soul vocalist Charles Bradley and talks to the singer songwriter Paul Kelly about the… Audio

On Worlds of Music this weekTrevor features music from a new album released by the Trio Da kali from Mali and the Kronos Quartet talks to Helmut Neumann, the founder of the German record label and… Audio