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Cleo Sol sits down with Zane Lowe and details the journey she's taken to finding her purpose as an artist. The two come together at her studio in London and unpack what has led her to the artist she is today. music.apple.com

Cleo Sol: Faith, Performing Live & New Music Cleo Sol sits down with Zane Lowe and details the journey she's taken to finding her purpose as an artist: to be a vessel for God.The two come together at he...

The singer-songwriter's impressive showcase of her new album is bookended by solo guitar numbers that underline what a class act she is. theguardian.com

Laura Marling review – a sumptuous performance, with strings attached The singer-songwriter’s impressive showcase of her new album is bookended by solo guitar numbers that underline what a class act she is

Moana & the Tribe have just released ONO, a project that builds on their musical work fusing traditional Māori instruments and karakia (incantations) with hip hop and contemporary sound. www.rnz.co.nz

Moana Maniapoto travels with The Tribe to record indigenous voices Musician and documentary maker Moana Maniapoto joins Charlotte Ryan to talk about the album that took the band around the world, returning to places they had performed in the past, and connecting with indigenous wahine to record language and culture through music.

John Williams is undoubtedly the greatest "whistle test" composer of his age – a purveyor of instantly memorable tunes that both capture and breathe life into the movies they accompany. theguardian.com

Mark Kermode on… composer John Williams, master of unforgettable blockbuster soundtracks From his killer two-note Jaws riff to the sheer uplift of Star Wars, Williams captures a movie’s essence with tunes that stick. Now the Hollywood great is celebrated in a Disney+ documentary

Bill Laurance - "JuJu"

Bill Laurance - JuJu | Rhodes Sessions The latest edition of the Nave Sessions with Rhodes Piano with Bill Laurance.After spending just a few days with the MK8, Bill was inspired to compose four b...

It was always somewhere to let rip until dawn, but seven editions in, No Bounds lives up to its name by expanding across cathedrals, castles and more. theguardian.com

No Bounds review – from clubs to chapels, this Sheffield fest is dizzyingly daring It was always somewhere to let rip until dawn, but seven editions in, No Bounds lives up to its name by expanding across cathedrals, castles and more

“I fell madly in love with the instrument as a child, but my dyslexic brain fought with the way it was taught. For years I struggled - until some advice from my dad set me free.” — Morwenna Louttit-Vermaat

A moment that changed me: ‘I threw away the sheet music and all the colour and passion I had for the harp came back to me’ I fell madly in love with the instrument as a child, but my dyslexic brain fought with the way it was taught. For years I struggled - until some advice from my dad set me free

Pasifika opera singers say there is a demand for Polynesian talent in the art form. Talented performers travelled to the Cook Islands to showcase their skills in a special concert earlier this month. www.rnz.co.nz

‘Opera world needs more Polynesian people, language, and culture’ Pasifika opera singers say there is a demand for Polynesian talent in the prestigious art form after tear-jerking performances at Opera in Rarotonga event.

Jill Scott’s High School honored her with a mural to help celebrate their 175 year anniversary.

Living Colour - "Open Letter (To a Landlord)"

Open Letter (To a Landlord) (2023 Remaster) Provided to YouTube by EpicOpen Letter (To a Landlord) (2023 Remaster) · Living ColourVivid℗ 1988 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music EntertainmentRelease...

Switching a mezzo for a soprano in the title role, this impressive recording of one of Holst's most important works is a fitting celebration of the 150th anniversary of his birth. theguardian.com

Holst: Sāvitri album review – underrated jewel of 20th-century British music Switching a mezzo for a soprano in the title role, this impressive recording of one of Holst’s most important works is a fitting celebration of the 150th anniversary of his birth

Konan's eponymous 1986 international debut is a kaleidoscopic jumble of drums – the electric, the acoustic and, crucially, the ahoko. Konan's record made her music a crate-digger's must-have for the club. theguardian.com

Antoinette Konan: Antoinette Konan review – ahoko master's vision of the future This reissue of Konan’s 1986 debut sounds thoroughly modern in its combination of Ivory Coast and western instruments

From the beginning of her career, she's worked tirelessly as a teacher, mentor and cultural ambassador, active within a long list of institutions, from the Ellington School of the Arts to the Metropolitan Opera Young Artists program. npr.org

Opera star Denyce Graves’ global compassion in red, white and blue Whether she’s singing in the world’s great opera houses, the White House or in prisons, the celebrated mezzo-soprano and U.S. Global Music Ambassador understands how music can move people.

An up-close look inside the Maton Guitar shop that Bill May founded in 1946. Native timbers and tone woods from Australia, with their Master Builder Andy Allen featured in their Custom Shop, and more! artisanguitars.com

Artisan Guitars Presents - Maton Guitars Shop Tour An up-close look inside the Maton Guitar shop that Bill May founded in 1946. Native timbers and tone woods from Australia, with their Master Builder Andy All...

The Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards, the biggest night of the year for student radio, are being held tomorrow night in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. www.rnz.co.nz

Why student radio is still special The Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards, the biggest night of the year for student radio, are being held tomorrow night in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.

Copenhagen pop duo GENTS have been making music together since they were teenagers. They're using their profile to speak up for action on the climate. We met them to hear how they found the courage to speak out. imagine5.com

“We’re making nature our third band member” How Danish pop duo GENTS found the courage to speak up for the climate.

Astley says he was a "green as grass" 21-year-old when the sudden success of 'Never Going To Give You Up' propelled him into six months of promotional interviews in which he pretended to understand how the world worked. www.rnz.co.nz

Rick Astley: 'I'm still flabbergasted by Rickrolling' Once uncomfortable with fame, the British pop star tells Nine to Noon he's now found contentment in his 50s.

Engelbert Humperdinck - "Spanish Eyes"

Spanish Eyes Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupSpanish Eyes · Engelbert HumperdinckEngelbert Humperdinck - The Greatest Hits And More℗ 1968 Chrysalis Copyrights...

The singer continues a wildly successful year with a major tour that gives fans a fast and furious ride through her biggest hits. theguardian.com

Billie Eilish review – a bravura arena set offers both energy and intimacy The singer continues a wildly successful year with a major tour that gives fans a fast and furious ride through her biggest hits

'An Evening with Bob Geldof: Songs and Stories from an Extraordinary Life' will be arriving in Auckland on 28 March at Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre and Wellington on 29 March at the Michael Fowler Centre. www.rnz.co.nz

Rock legend Bob Geldof coming to New Zealand for shows celebrating his life The Auckland and Wellington shows will blend acoustic performances with anecdotes and stories about Geldof's life as an artist and activist.

“When I was a kid, there didn't seem to be a rhyme and reason to what music I loved — my tastes spanned from art rock, to show tunes, to hard rock, pop and funk classics and disco deep-dives.” — Vivian Manning-Schaffel

A musicologist explains the science behind your taste in music Nolan Gasser, musician and musicologist, knows why you can't quit 80s music.

A day in the Lindo Workshop | Behind the Scenes Guitar Setup In this video we go over the pre-check at setup process every Lindo guitar receives before they are sent out to you. From adjusting the action to fine-tunin...

The men who spent years in the trenches of the First World War found all manner of ways to bring a touch of joy and culture into their lives. countrylife.co.uk

In Focus: The trench cello which brought the joy of music to the First World War - Country Life The men who spent years in the trenches of France and Belgium found all manner of ways to bring a touch of joy and culture into their lives – not least with the portable, collapsible cello which 2nd lieutenant Harold Triggs of the Royal Sussex took into battle in 1914. The instrument works beautif...

Throughout the history of classical music there have been numerous legends, myths and spooky stories. We examine five pieces which had their origins in truly macabre scenarios. classicfm.com

Five pieces of classical music inspired by true horror These five composers had trouble sleeping at night...