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The Mixtape: Claire Cowan Oct 12, 2019

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She's the first woman to write a full-length ballet score in Aotearoa, she's won many awards for her composition, and she's on the road with her group The Blackbird Ensemble, interpreting the songs of Björk. Multi-faceted composer Claire Cowan shares some of her stories and influences.

Damian from Canadian punk band F***ed Up on his love for Flying Nun Records Oct 12, 2019

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Canadian punk band F***ed Up are about to play two New Zealand shows. Frontman Damian Abraham talked to Tony Stamp about his love for kiwi label Flying Nun, whose roster he calls "the best music ever'.

Hossam Ramzy Oct 12, 2019

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Egyptian percussionist and composer Hossam Ramzy passed away on September 10 aged 65. Trevor Reekie spoke to a close friend of his - award winning drummer Bruce Aitken.

Introducing: Antony Jeffares Oct 12, 2019

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Auckland musician Antony Jeffares introduces his song 'Wrong/ Loss'.

Song Crush: Nick Cave, Björk, Vivian Girls Oct 11, 2019

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Nick Cave is at peace with his ghosts, Björk is cut up by The Knife, and New York indie-rockers Vivian Girls are back in business. Kirsten Johnstone and the Song Crush team are back with new songs to love.

The Mixtape: Maisey Rika Oct 05, 2019

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This week's RNZ Music mixtape selector is singer/songwriter Maisey Rika. She shares her stories and favourite tracks with Kirsten Johnstone.

Cowboy Junkies Oct 05, 2019

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Charlotte Ryan talks to Michael Timmins of The Cowboy Junkies

James Reid Oct 05, 2019

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James Reid talks to Charlotte Ryan on Music 101.

Song Crush: Post Malone, Tame Impala and Master Fader Oct 04, 2019

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Schools out and the kids take over! Teenage music fans Oscar Horner and Benny Lindsay Williams explain the listening habits of the young and share their new favourite songs. Honorary adolescent Mark Cubey introduces us to the modern phenomenon that is Post Malone.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 254: Th' Dudes/ SideKickNick Oct 03, 2019

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On this week's Pocket Edition we celebrate Th' Dudes' induction into the NZ Music Hall of Fame with Peter Urlich and Dave Dobbyn, and SideKickNick explains the eleven year gap between his debut album and new double release.

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