Music 101 for Saturday 18 February 2023

Nau mai haere mai, welcome to Music 101 with Charlotte Ryan for 18th Feb 2023

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1.20  Billy Bragg 

After almost three years of cancellations and postponements Billy Bragg is returning to NZ to tour.

The English singer-songwriter and activist kicked off his NZ tour last night in Wellington - has two more nights playing in the capital city, and then heads to Christchurch for a show next Friday night 24th Feb before finishing his NZ trip in Auckland performing at the Powerstation next Sunday evening.

Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years.

See Billy's tour dates here

1.35 We announce the finalist of the Folk Award Live on Music 101 

Recorded Music NZ had planned to announce the winner at the 50th Auckland Folk Festival held over Anniversary Weekend (27th – 30th January), but due to the flooding in Auckland the announcement had to be postponed.

So we will announce and ring the winner live on Music 101 today.

Finalists’ websites: 
Butter Wouldn’t Melt
Mel Parsons 
T-Bone: 

2.00  Judith Hill to perform at the Auckland Arts Festival 

Judith Hill is on her way to NZ to perform at the Auckland Arts Festival and her show sounds like something you don't want to miss. She has sung backing vocals for Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince and Josh Groban.
In fact - Her debut album was produced by Prince. 
And when Michael Jackson was preparing his final ‘This Is It’ tour - she was chosen as Jackson's duet partner for the song ‘I just cant stop loving you’ 

She features in the fascinating film 20 Feet From Stardom that spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers - which won her a Grammy. 
Charlotte Ryan talks to her about her incredible career. 

2.30 Sampler :  Grace Ives & Julmud 

This Week on the Sampler, Tony Stamp reviews albums from American indie pop musician Grace Ives, Palestinian producer Julmud. 

3:20 Introducing: LuckyBoy

On Introducing this week it's LuckyBoy, the musical project of Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent, a musician and songwriter from Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).

He will introduce his latest single ‘Burned Out’ featuring Phoebe Rings. 

3.30  Dimmer LIVE 

We will play special recording of Dimmer's September 2022 show at the Hollywood Cinema

20th Anniversary to celebrate the anniversary of their debut album ‘I believe you are a star’

4pm  The Mixtape: Gareth Farr   

Our guest picking their favourite songs is composer and percussionist Gareth Farr.

After studying composition and percussion at the University of Auckland, Gareth was named the composer in residence by Chamber Music New Zealand at age 25- The youngest person to have held that position.  

Gareth has made a name for being one of New Zealand's most prestigious composers - His pieces have been performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) and Royal New Zealand Ballet to name a few.

His songs are: 

Osibisa - Ayiko Bia

The Thompson Twins - You Take Me Up

Joan Armatrading -  Heaven

B52s - Rock Lobster

Ivor Cutler - Two short songs back to back “I’m happy” & “Good Morning!  How Are You? Shut Up!"

Gareth Farr - Quake Quartet - Rhian Sheehan Remix 

 

Songs played on the show today: (We are focused on Cyclone news today, please check back, Thank you!)

 1-2
Avantdale Bowling Club - Rent Too High 
Maisey Rika - Tangaroa Whakamautai
Crowded House - Private Universe
T-Bone - Lucielle
Billy Bragg  - There Is Power in a Union

2-3

Agnes Obel - September Song
Beck - Thinking About You
Judith Hill interview 
Judith Hill Cry, Cry, Cry
Florence and the Machine - Dog Days Are Over 
Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
John Lennon -Working Class Hero 
Kali Uchis - After The Storm (feat. Tyler, The Creator & Bootsy Collins)
Rob Ruha & Bella Kalolo, Maisey Rika, Majic, Ria Hall,, Seth Haapu, Troy Kingi - Ka Mānu 

3-4

Henry Wong Doe - The Horizon from Owhiro Bay
Bill Withers - Lean On Me
Lorde - Swingin' Party
Introducing: Lucky Boy 
Cat Stevens - Wild World 
Che Fu - Hold Tight 
Ma - Taua
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Jubilee Street

4-5 

Osibisa - Ayiko Bia
The Thompson Twins - You Take Me Up
Joan Armatrading -  Heaven
B52s - Rock Lobster
Ivor Cutler - Two short songs back to back “I’m happy” & “Good Morning!  How Are You? Shut Up!"
Gareth Farr - Quake Quartet - Rhian Sheehan Remix