Music
Kiss co-founder Ace Frehley dies at 74
The guitarist suffered injuries after a fall at his studio in September and was on life support for some time.
Music with Grant Smithies
Many Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae acts cut their teeth recording cover versions of American funk and soul classics. The new Soul Jamaica album collects some of the best of these. We'll hear two… Audio
Tony Lindsay - Santana lead vocalist for 25 years
11-time Grammy award winner Tony Lindsay was the lead singer for Santana for 25 years. Audio
The young choral composer finding success overseas
It's been a phenomenal year for the New Zealand Youth Choir. Audio
Pacific vocalists deliver powerful performances on hit TV show
Pacific artists are making waves on the hit TV show, The Voice Australia. Audio
Ten thousand for a talented tenor
Lawyer and arts supporter Jim Stevenson loved the sound of the tenor voice. Now a trust set up after his death is looking to support talented singers make the leap from study to a professional career.
…Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to tour NZ
Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, the Hoodoo Gurus and Zed will play a series of summer shows in January.
Pulling the strings
Wellington Youth Orchestra principal cellist Tomos Christie and prinicipal viola Solace Ward speak to RNZ Concert ahead of the orchestra's big gig in the Michael Fowler Centre. Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp with Birdlings Flat
Music 101 producer and host Tony Stamp joins us to share some music. Today we've got: Birdlings Flat 'I am afraid' Eden Burns 'Goodbye Jingle' Audio
Combining music and books: New project 'Music to Read By'
After being closed for three years, next month will see Auckland's Point Chevalier library reopen. And opening day will be more than a ribbon cutting- it's going to have its own soundtrack. Musicians… Audio
Counting Crows add New Zealand date to world tour
The US rock band will play one show in Auckland in March, 2026 before flying to Australia.
Music with Dave Wilson: Hit songs written for films
Music correspondent Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to look at the success of songs written for films. Audio
D’Angelo, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, dead at 51
D'Angelo, who helped pioneer the genre of music known as "neo-soul," died after a bout with cancer.
Viva Voce turns 40
The Auckland chamber choir Viva Voce has reached its fifth decade, founder and Music Director John Rosser talks to RNZ Concert ahead of the birthday celebrations. Audio
Caru & Local Election Results
We have a bloody good yarn with Caru who talks to us about The Others Way. making music with friends and his upcoming shows. Bathurst, Local Elections and Ironmans all discussed. The TAHI, get… Audio
A touch of the modern
French conductor Pierre Bleuse chats with RNZ Concert ahead of directing the Auckland Philharmonia in a deliberately diabolical programme. Audio
A 55-year-old choir battling for survival
Established over half a century ago, The Auckland Boy's Choir has seen a drop in numbers post Covid, and its future is uncertain.
Worlds Of Music 12 October, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Jazzbois, Mavis Staples, Dom La Nena, and Welsh alt-folk group 9bach. Audio
Auckland Boys Choir facing potential closure: Why aren't boys signing up for choir?
Boys choirs are renowned globally with one of the most famous being the Vienna Boys Choir. Established in 1498, it's still going today after 527 years. Audio
