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'How Bizarre's Sister Sina is finally releasing her debut album after a 19-year wait Nov 25, 2017

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Sina Saipaia – aka Sister Sina – attracted global attention when she sang the hook to OMC’s hit single ‘How Bizarre’. She went on to record her own album, but it was never released... until now.

Play it again Sammy's Nov 25, 2017

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Aaron Hawkins from the Dunedin city Council talks about the unanimous vote this week to restore the iconic music venue Sammy's.

Nick D and Kode9 discovered the best video game music of the 1980s Nov 23, 2017

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Nick Dwyer and Kode-9 discuss the new album they have complied called Diggin' in the Carts which highlights the importance, influence and innovation of Japanese video game music.

Reputation by Taylor Swift Nov 21, 2017

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Nick Bollinger discusses Taylor Swift's latest play for pop-world domination.

Trouble No More by Bob Dylan Nov 21, 2017

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Nick Bollinger inspects one of the controversial corners of Bob Dylan's extensive catalogue.

The Sampler - 21 November 2017 Nov 21, 2017

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Nick Bollinger considers Taylor Swift's latest bid for pop-world domination and examines a controversial corner of Bob Dylan's extensive career - the gospel years.

The Mixtape: Sharon O'Neill Nov 18, 2017

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Trailblazing musician Sharon O'Neill has just been inducted to the NZ Music Hall of fame. She picks six of her favourite songs for the mixtape.

What do you say when people ask you where you are from? Nov 18, 2017

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In the podcast Snack and Chats RNZ's Leilani Momoisea asks New Zealander the question "What do you say when people ask you where you are from". A simple question that elicits the most interesting of answers, in this episode she asks that very question to Auckland rapper Jess B.

At home with Kings Nov 18, 2017

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Three time Tui winner Kings brings us inside the studio where he wrote, performed, produced mixed, and mastered his debut album "Chapter One"

New breath of life for Breathing Cage Nov 17, 2017

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Christchurch band Breathing Cage won a controversial music award and made a classic album before breaking up in 1992. Twenty-five years later they are playing together again.

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