Hooked on classics
Hooked on classics
As Taylor Swift introduces literary allusion to a whole new generation, Weekend Mix music reviewer John Hayden discusses her role in the discipline of Classical...
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‘Inventive’ choir programme thrills audience
‘Inventive’ choir programme thrills audience
Southern Youth Choir, St Paul’s Cathedral, Dunedin, Friday, October 17.
Obituary: Terry Reid, musician
Obituary: Terry Reid, musician
Terry Reid had a voice so good that he was offered the job as lead singer in both Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple
Music festival in full flight
Music festival in full flight
A Dunedin experimental music festival has taken off.
Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74
Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of the rock group Kiss, has died aged 74.
R&B singer D’Angelo dies
R&B singer D’Angelo dies
Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo, a pioneer of neo-soul music, has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 51.
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Singing for the fallen
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Singing for the fallen
The Dunedin RSA Choir sings inside the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday.
Obituary: it just takes a smidgen to poison a pigeon in the park
Obituary: it just takes a smidgen to poison a pigeon in the park
A mathematics and musical genius, Tom Lehrer excelled in both of his varied careers.
Pulling back the shades
Pulling back the shades
A new biography of Chris Knox underlines the importance of the creative communities of which he was a part, author Craig Robertson tells Tom McKinlay.
Educational recital solid as Baroque
Educational recital solid as Baroque
An Evening at Versailles, All Saints Church. Thursday, October 9.
Young star emulates mother with award
Young star emulates mother with award
A young Gore musician is following directly in her mum’s footsteps by winning Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year.
'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears
'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears
Country singer Dolly Parton has reassured fans about her health, after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death.
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Some strings attached
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Some strings attached
Three string quartets each composed decades apart feature on Anthony Ritchie’s upcoming album Melencolia.
Impressive range of dynamics on display
Impressive range of dynamics on display
Southern Consort of Voices — German Romantic Choral Works, St Joseph’s Chapel, Sunday, October 5.
Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies
Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies
Sensibility and raves do not seem to go together. But they are the perfect mix for young mother Vanessa Cook.
Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party
Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party
New Zealand band Kora will headline Christchurch's free New Year’s Eve party at Hagley Park on December 31.
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Smiles as Six60 lift Log o’ Wood
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Smiles as Six60 lift Log o’ Wood
Everyone wants to know what it feels like to hold the Ranfurly Shield.
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Jonathan Lemalu hits a high note in career
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Top opera singer hits a high note in career
Jonathan Lemalu has taken on countless starring roles on the world’s top stages during his award-winning opera career, but in his latest role, he will no longer require any makeup or costumes.
Obituary: Roger Norrington, musician
Obituary: Roger Norrington, musician
Conductor Sir Roger Norrington brought controversy to the often staid world of classical music by demanding that music be played as it was historically.
Obituary: Chuck Mangione, musician
Obituary: Chuck Mangione, musician
Composer of smooth jazz radio staples, two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Chuck Mangione also enjoyed unlikely success as a voice actor.