Whitireia Music History

New Zealand musicians embraced the blues boom of the 1960s. In this episode of Blue Smoke, Chris Bourke celebrates our early advocates of the blues in Aotearoa. www.rnz.co.nz

Blue Smoke: Aotearoa Blues New Zealand musicians embraced the blues boom of the 1960s, inspired mostly by British R&B groups emulating their heroes from the Southern United States and Chicago. In this episode of Blue Smoke, Chris Bourke celebrates our early advocates of the blues in Aotearoa.

22 Epic Things To Do This October 2022 In Wellington Check out the best things to do in Wellington this October 2022. There are festivals, food events, exhibitions and more.

“We've never tried to be a fame factory. Part of mine and Pati Umaga's goal of setting up the course was that it was a place where people would learn music and become musicians, but it was also about helping people transform their lives and giving them the skills to grow. That's the core thing that's been dear to my heart with Whitireia.” — George Packard

Shapeshifter, Drax Project, Shihad to play Homegrown Festival 2023 The annual music festival, featuring an entirely New Zealand lineup will return for its 15th year at Wellington's waterfront in March.

Whanganui retreat a stairway to heaven for aspiring musicians It's targeted at musicians who are playing and learning instruments at home and wish to branch out.

“Paul's Rough Peel label and music stores have been a part of the journey of so many New Zealand bands and artists in the last few decades, it's almost impossible to say who would have careers today, without his support.” — Graeme Tuckett

Why all lovers of modern Kiwi music owe a debt to Paul Huggins OPINION: He's been a part of so many Kiwi bands and artists' journey, it's almost impossible to say who would have careers today, without his support.

Boundary-breaking waiata Poi E marks its 40th birthday In 1984 Poi E, performed by the Pātea Māori Club, topped the charts for a month – an unprecedented feat for a song written in te reo Māori.

SOUNZ Podcasts | 007 - SOUNZ The SOUNZ Podcasts SOUNZ podcasts covers a range of topics that relate to the music of Aotearoa New Zealand. Join our hosts as they explore issues and interests that are pertinent to our music today including classical music, Māori music, jazz, sonic art and the music of the Moana Pacific peoples. ...

From garage to charts: how Māori strum helped shape the sound of New Zealand The distinctive guitar pattern informs many of the country’s biggest hits, and remains an enduring cultural touchstone

9 Epic Asia Music Festivals Worth Travelling To From Wellington Now that travel has made a comeback, music fans can attend their favourite music festivals in Asia and beyond. Read about the best here.

If there was a Wellington sound in the 80s it was a local version of rhythm and blues that became unique to the capital. What was once borrowed and blue became sunny and joyous. www.rnz.co.nz

Blue Smoke: Wellington R&B in the 80s If there was a Wellington sound in the 80s it was a local version of rhythm and blues that became unique to the capital. What was once borrowed and blue became sunny and joyous. It passed through the generations, like a musical baton. This week Blue Smoke follows the path from Rough Justice to the H...