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Music 101 Pocket Edition 198: Tash Sultana/This Sporting Life Jul 28, 2018

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Kirsten Johnstone speaks with Australian multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana. Flying Nun act This Sporting Life return from a thirty five year hiatus, and Sianne Dougherty, a young RnB soul singer from Lower Hutt is in for a live session.

The Mixtape: Wellington Paranormal's Karen O'Leary Jul 28, 2018

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Karen O'Leary is a preschool educator by day and a cop in the TV series Wellington Paranormal by night. She chooses some favourite tunes, shares some of her own compositions and chats to Yadana Saw.

Introducing: Sollem Den Jul 28, 2018

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Auckland based Sollem Den introduces their new single 'Subtine Frequencies'

Interview: Tash Sultana on 'Jungle', feminism and touring Jul 27, 2018

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The astonishingly talented Australian musician Tash Sultana is in New Zealand for four shows. RNZ Music's Kirsten Johnstone caught up with her to dicuss feminism, mental health and the crazy-big setup she tours with.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 197: Jon Toogood & Josie Moon Jul 21, 2018

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan finds out how Jon Toogood got his groove back,Tony Stamp hosts Vince HL for a live session and we meet Wellington's Josie Moon.

The Mixtape: Opetaia Foa'i Jul 21, 2018

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Opetaia Foa'i is the leader of Te Vaka, the group that created the sounds and songs of the Disney hit Moana. He joins us to share six of his favourite songs and reflect on 20 years of bringing Pacific music and stories to the world. Opetaia has a talanoa with Dominic Godfrey for the RNZ Music Mixtape.

Introducing: Josie Moon Jul 21, 2018

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Wellington songwriter and producer Josie Moon introduces her new single 'After Hours'

The Adults new album Haja harnesses the power of women's music Jul 19, 2018

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A love story that transcends culture and faith lies behind a new collaborative album from Shihad’s Jon Toogood.

The Sampler: Remain in Light by Angelique Kidjo Jul 17, 2018

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Benin-born singer Angelique Kidjo pays tribute to an African-inspired classic by Talking Heads.

New documentary on the late Aboriginal musician Gurrumul at the NZ Film Festival Jul 14, 2018

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Gurrumul's producer, collaborator and friend Michael Hohnen talks about the Aboriginal and blind-from-birth musician who was described by Rolling Stone Magazine as "Australia's most important voice".

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