60 Best New Zealand Music Podcasts

1. Fletch, Vaughan & Megan

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Fletch, Vaughan, and Megan every weekday across New Zealand from 6 am to 10 am. Listen in for the best music, biggest celebs, latest gossip, and a bit of a laugh.
Hosts Hayley Sproull, Carl Fletcher, Vaughan Smith
Producer/Network ZM Podcast Network
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2. Back Porch Bluegrass

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Host Paul Trenwith is a founder member of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, playing banjo & occasionally singing harmony parts. Paul has always been an enthusiastic advocate and promoter of bluegrass music and the show includes tracks from the classic bands, the traditional stylists, and contemporary groups as well as some 'roots' bluegrass & new-grass. NZ & Australian bluegrass gets an airing, and every show includes some of his personal favorites.MORE Producer/Network Free FM
Email ****@freefm.org.nz
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 14.3KTwitter 663Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 59 min Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Easy Jazz with John Redman

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Meet John Redman I'm a lover of all music genres, but since my childhood I have retained a greater feeling for easy listening jazz after being introduced to it by my mother. I have a large collection of music on CD covering music by big bands, smaller groups, solo artists and vocalists, and I introduce these into my programme of 'Easy Jazz' on Radio Kidnappers.MORE Producer/Network John Redman
Email ****@radiohawkesbay.org.nz
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4. Island Reggae Luau

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Aloha, my name is ANTz and I want you to join me for an hour of some Hawaiian flavoured reggae on my show 'Island Reggae Luau'. I come from the islands of Hawaii in a small town on the North Shore of Oahu called Laie. Back in the islands we have a different style of reggae that some call island reggae, Jawaiian, and other things. This style of music combines some reggae, Hawaiian, maybe some Country. Overall there is a island feel that comes out. Some of the artist you will here from on the show will be the likes of Fiji, J Boog, Kolohe Kai, The Green, and even the Common Kings.MORE Producer/Network Free FM
Email ****@freefm.org.nz
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5. The Matt & Jerry Show

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Jeremy Wells and Matt Heath every weekday. The best of the Radio Hauraki Breakfast plus a daily bespoke intro featuring the infamous Office Hours. Requests for punishing stories, song suggestions, and complaints were welcomed and played on the show.MORE Hosts Jeremy Wells, Manaia Stewart, Finn Caddie, Jeremy Pickford
Producer/Network Radio Hauraki
Email ****@hauraki.co.nz
Apple Rating 5/5Instagram 28.1K Avg Length 44 min Since Feb 2016 Get Email Contact

6. Millsy Rocks

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Rock and metal fans rejoice! Experienced broadcaster Carl 'Millsy' Mills finally gets to play his favourite music every week with his own show on Radio Southland. Entertainment news from the world of rock and more! Let's hope the studio speakers can cope!MORE Producer/Network Radio Southland
Email ****@radiosouthland.org.nz
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7. Barangay New Zealand

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Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home your connection to the homeland. Tune in for an hour of Pinoy music and information.
Producer/Network Free FM
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8. Friday Live

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Live music from the 95bFM studio, every Friday evening on 95bFM Drive with Jonny and Big Hungry. Broadcast weekly from Auckland, New Zealand.
Producer/Network 95bFM Brekky & Drive Bits
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9. Kidnappers Breakfast with Big Daddy

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Join the Kidnappers team every weekday morning from 7-9 am as Big Daddy plays the music you love to hear.
Email ****@radiokidnappers.org.nz
Facebook 1.2KTwitter 41 Avg Length 58 min Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

10. Metalheads

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A heavy metal music programme, featuring news, upcoming albums and a local metal gig guide.
Producer/Network Manawat? People's Radio
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11. Harmony Waikato

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Harmony Waikato is a program for vocal groups of all sorts, shapes, and sizes, and styles from madrigals to hymns, from jazz to spirituals and doo-wop to barbershop. Harmony singing enthusiasts Richard Bentley and Derek Kingsbury take turns in presenting a variety of blends, news, and interviews, and lots of fantastic harmonies featuring city serenaders and vocal yokels.MORE Producer/Network Free FM
Email ****@freefm.org.nz
Facebook 14.3KTwitter 663 Avg Length 29 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

12. Forty six and 2

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Matt and Maria start the weekend with some great rock music and the odd random track thrown in.
Email ****@freshfm.net
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13. 360 Degrees 'Round Wazrock

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Warren Voight takes you on a musical journey across eras and genres, playing tracks from the famous and the not-so-famous and exploring the connections between the artists and their music. Swing, blues, rock, pop, and much much more, all on 360 Degrees 'Round Wazrock.MORE Email ****@oar.org.nz
Facebook 4.3KTwitter 389Instagram 939 Avg Length 57 min Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

14. Femme Fatale

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Want to hear more from your favourite female singers and songwriters? Music from the likes of the 80s goddess Sharon O'Neill to the contemporary sounds of Grimes. Music by women. Why wouldn't you?MORE Host Inge Andrew
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Twitter 389Instagram 939 Avg Length 56 min Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

15. MG's Country Show

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MG plays his favourite country music and spins dedications. Tune in to listen to some melodious sounds !
Email ****@oar.org.nz
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16. Misadventures In Sound

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Let us take you on a journey. We'll tell stories and create connections with your new favorite sounds, including New Zealand faves and rarities. We're just two music geeks trying to make our way in the world, and we're taking you for a ride.MORE Email ****@oar.org.nz
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17. Kidnappers Ceilidh

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Specialising in tradition-based instrumental ceilidh music
Producer/Network Mitch Park
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18. Friday Night Blues

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The Friday Night Blues Show is a trip through the wonderful world of the blues. Blues music comes in many styles and can be happy or sad, slow or fast, loud or soft. I cover all these on each program through a wide range of artists, so you can't guess what's coming up often I don't know as well! I aim to get listeners interested in the blues or allow aficionados access to music that is not really broadcast through commercial radio. The real buzz I get out of this show is that I can let others enjoy my music.MORE Email ****@arrowfm.co.nz
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19. The Jukebox Highway

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Local musician John Egenes hosts a hot-pickin' hour of roots, folk and country music along with news of local gigs and chats with guests from around the globe.
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20. Mosh's Rocking Hour of Madness

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An hour in the hard rock mosh pit.
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21. 60s Nostalgia

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Travel back to the greatest decade of music ever. Songs you haven't heard for a while or maybe never before. Tune in and be surprised.
Email ****@arrowfm.co.nz
Avg Length 63 min Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

22. Dean's Faves

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Rock music with a twist
Producer/Network Dean Williamson
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23. Vinyl Vault

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Say what you like, music just sounds better at 33rpm. Join Steve as he trawls through his record collection to bring you the best from the late '60s and the '70s. Well-known and not-so-well-known songs from the likes the Beatles, the Doors, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Allman Brothers, and many more, spinning from the decks of OAR FM.MORE Email ****@oar.org.nz
Avg Length 56 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

24. Audio Archive

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Matt and Eddie bring you a mix of everything from their extensive vinyl vaults.
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25. Afrocaribbean Show

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Tim presents an hour of African and African-influenced music, from Afro-beat to reggae and spoken-word pieces.
Email ****@oar.org.nz
Facebook 4.3KTwitter 389Instagram 939 Avg Length 56 min Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

26. Nico Nz Podcast

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Tune in now and have a listen to the Nico Nz Podcast.
Producer/Network Nico Nz
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27. Musical Confection

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Ray Woodley, a local Palmerston North musician, and musical personality present a mixed bag of musical all sorts each week. Each show is put together around a common theme, from simple variety programs and 1 song, 2 artists compilations, to songs about the moon.MORE Email ****@MPR.nz
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28. GS Presents

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Graham Stevens presents a mixture of show music and great melodies
Producer/Network Graham Stevens
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29. Detox Mans!on with Gaz

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Detox Mans!on is an eclectic music show where anything and everything is played.
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Producer/Network Plains FM
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30. Live Life Live with Daryl Shuttleworth

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Daryl lives, eats, and breathes live music! Having witnessed close to 50 live worldwide acts, he now shares those experiences with you! Good weekly yarns whilst showcasing some of the best performances played in front of crowds of thousands of manic fans!MORE Topics covered Music
Producer/Network Daryl Shuttleworth
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31. Connor's Hits

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Join Connor as he plays his favorite tracks from across the decades. Rock, Pop, and other great music!
Host Connor
Avg Length 37 min Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

32. Musical Montage

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Dagmar Felber brings you a fine range of eclectic music that includes old favourites and new discoveries.
Producer/Network Fresh FM
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33. Ceol and Craic

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Leon, an Irish expat living in NZ, brings you his fortnightly Irish themed show featuring plenty of banter and his love for Irish music! Taitneamh a bhaint as! (Enjoy!)
Producer/Network Radio Southland
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34. New Zealand Music

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Todd Zaner explores NZ Music.
Producer/Network Coast Access Radio Todd Zaner
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35. Hugh's Featured Tracks

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A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week.
Producer/Network Manawat? People's Radio
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36. Country Express

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Join Noel Parry each week as his collection of country hits and classics pulls into the station for a good 2-hour gadabout!
Email ****@radiosouthland.org.nz
Facebook 2.4KTwitter 347 Avg Length 122 min Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

37. COUNTRY ROADS

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Welcome to COUNTRY-ROADS (NZ): I'm Sweetpea and I am dedicated to playing all types of Country Music. These podcasts featured consist of Traditional Country, Country Rock, and Indie Artists. Plus, from time to time, I will throw in a twist of other music. Music is sourced from all over the planet.MORE Email ****@xtra.co.nz
Avg Length 83 min Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

38. CACOPHONY! the Metal Radio Show.

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Cacophony is a Heavy Metal Radio Show Broadcast on RDU98.5FM, Christchurch, New Zealand every Tuesday Night local time [10 am-12 pm UTC]. We play at least 25% NZ Metal Music, all Genres of New & Old Metal, and Listeners Requests.MORE Producer/Network CACOPHONY
Email ****@cacophony.co.nz
Facebook 698Twitter 26 Avg Length 62 min Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

39. NZelectronica - Pulzar FM

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NZelectronica, proudly supported by NZ on Air Music, is a weekly radio show on Pulzar FM promoting NZ produced electronic music, hosted by the one and only Camo MC.
Email ****@pulzarfm.co.nz
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40. Outer Limits

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A sixty-minute journey through the musical universe, hosted by James Eaton.
Email ****@coastaccessradio.org.nz
Facebook 1.6K Avg Length 59 min Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

41. UnSung NZ Podcast

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Documenting the heart, soul, and minds behind the songs that made New Zealand music what it is today. join in now and have a listen to the podcast.
Producer/Network unsungnz
Email ****@audioclub.co.nz
Facebook 44 Avg Length 55 min Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

42. Idea Radio

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IDEA clients (people with learning disabilities) in Southland have been excitedly producing this weekly talk and pop rock music show for almost a decade! Join them as they take turns sharing their favourite songs and perspectives!MORE Email ****@radiosouthland.org.nz
Facebook 2.4KTwitter 347 Avg Length 61 min Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

43. New Music Podcast

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Interviews with artists from around the world - often timed to align with their newest album releases. Hosted by New Zealand-based American Marty Duda.
Producer/Network WorldPodcasts.com
Email ****@13thfloor.co.nz
Facebook 8.7KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 3.4K Avg Length 24 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

44. Majesty of Darkness

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A selection of the finest Heavy Metal, presented by His Majesty of Darkness.
Email ****@freshfm.net
Facebook 2.9KTwitter 263 Avg Length 59 min Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

45. Locals Only

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Join host, Tom Harper, on Locals Only, the New Zealand music podcast where musicians don't talk about music!
Producer/Network Radio Hauraki
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46. From Rags to Riffs

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Learn about the history of popular music genres with Will Sowerby. Rags to Riffs will cover a new genre every episode and feature music from key artists who helped define its sound.
Email ****@freshfm.net
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47. 95bFM: Caveman Noise

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TWO HOURS OF ABSOLUTE BULLSHIT 1AM - 3AM MONDAY MORNINGS
Producer/Network 95bFM
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Facebook 21.1KTwitter 18.7KInstagram 13.8K Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

48. Kiwi Music Podcast

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Check out the Kiwi Music Podcast to catch up on the latest on the local scene, from indie darlings like The Beths to beloved vets such as Don McGlashan. Hosted by Marty Duda.
Producer/Network Podcasts NZ / Gorilla Voice Media
Email ****@13thfloor.co.nz
Facebook 8.7KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 3.4K Avg Length 20 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

49. Kiwi Collections

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Kiwi Collections is dedicated to New Zealand music. Nat will play a range of music old, new, classics, hits from the past, and a few obscure tracks all for your listening pleasure. Join Nat each week for a Kiwi sound sensation.MORE Email ****@radiokidnappers.org.nz
Facebook 1.2KTwitter 41 Avg Length 60 min Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

50. Golden Sounds of Stage and Screen

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Well-known film projectionist Russell Campbell plays music from the stage and screen.
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51. Pull Up to the Bumper

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Join Tina Turntables as she revs up your Thursday drive home, spinning the wheels of steel with music from black, white, and indigenous womxn of color. Spanning all genres and eras, from the godmothers of modern music to the wahine of today.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 791 Avg Length 57 min Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

52. Best of Bluegrass with Trevor Ruffell

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Trevor Ruffell plays a weekly feast of country bluegrass music.
Email ****@radiokidnappers.org.nz
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53. Just Country

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Lawrie Copp hosts a program of mainly 1930s through to 1970s classic country songs and stories. These older recordings are more authentic in origin and style than the modern songs of today. They have more appeal in listening enjoyment, with the real feel of country and western style. He covers trucking songs, yodeling, brilliant instrumentalists, and songs for over 50s that remember great music.MORE Email ****@coastaccessradio.org.nz
Facebook 1.6K Avg Length 29 min Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

54. Plainly A Music Rabbit Hole

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Plainly A Music Rabbit Hole is a half-hour program of musical connections for you to work out.
Email ****@plainsfm.org.nz
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55. Band Concert

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The skirl of the pipes and the rhythm of the drums are showcased on Band Concert, a programme dedicated to bringing this century-old instrument to a 21st-century audience. Jamie has brought a new slant to the show by highlighting the diversity within the pipe band genre. Tune in to hear a bit of everything solo piping, drum fanfares, techno, choral singing, even some traditional pipe bands! Recordings from the latest contests and competitions are also featured regularly.MORE Email ****@plainsfm.org.nz
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56. I Know Casper

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I Know Casper - assorted R& B, Soul, Funk, and Electronic music.
Email ****@arrowfm.co.nz
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57. Bluesology

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Come along for the ride as Tony Nielsen celebrates the music of blues legends such as Little Walter, Robert Johnson, BB King, Paul Butterfield, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Taj Mahal, Howlin' Wolf, and many more you get the picture?MORE Email ****@oar.org.nz
Avg Length 27 min Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

58. Citizen's Brass

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Everybody loves to hear a brass band play marches and hymns, but they can play so much more than just those. Tune into Citizen's Brass every week to hear a great variety of brass band music with Norma Saturdays at 7 pm and repeated on Sundays at 10 pmMORE Email ****@radiokidnappers.org.nz
Avg Length 27 min Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

59. Folk On Sunday

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Featuring traditional folk songs that tell a story.
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Producer/Network Mitch and Robyn Park
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