Chris Bourke

Chris Bourke put the map together, and he's picked a few album covers to chat about and tracks to play. Audio, Gallery

 A group of authors have banded together to form Book Guardians Aotearoa who are protesting about the Library's decision to dispose of up to 600,000 books. Journalist and writer Chris Bourke speaks… Audio

We pay tribute to New Zealand artist Fane Flaws who has died.. Karyn speaks with music historian and Audio Culture content director, Chris Bourke. Audio

Dalvanius Maui Prime was a performer, composer, impresario, strategist, politician, teacher and entrepreneur all wrapped in to one. In this programme from 2000 Dalvanius talks about his life in music.

A thrilling festive interlude tonight with a selection of Christmas songs all from New Zealand as Karyn joins Chris Bourke from Audio Culture on a trip down memory lane for The Rest Is History. Audio

New Zealand's first-ever pop song is being remembered 70-years-on since its creation. Blue Smoke was the mastermind of Dannevirke man Ruru Karaitiana in May 1940, before Pixie Williams' rendition was… Audio

On Worlds of Music Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of trans global music, fusion and folk roots. Audio

When we talk about the music that we love often artists and bands are at the centre of the conversation. But venues are a huge part of the story as well.  Audio

This week the first 100 issues of local music magazine Rip It Up went live in digitised form at the the National Library's Papers Past website. It's the first time Papers Past has digitised a… Audio

It's ANZAC Day on Thursday and in 2019 we're now at the end of WW1 centenary commemorations. The end of the war was an enduring cultural moment - and that was reflected in it's music. Audio, Gallery

Chris Bourke is a musician, historian, editor, writer and producer whose work covers the first recordings to arrive in NZ to new beats being made now. Audio

Worlds of Music Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of trans global music, fusion and folk roots. Audio

The Topp Twins: musicians, comedians, and courageous campaigners for the rights of women, gay and lesbian people, unions, and a nuclear-free New Zealand  Jools and Lynda tell some Topp tales as they… Video, Audio

Music historian and author Chris Bourke discusses New Zealand music in times of conflict. Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor features more music from artists appearing at WOMAD Taranaki in 2018. He also talks to Wellington-based author Chris Bourke about his new book Goodbye Maoriland -… Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor previews more artists coming to Womad 2018 including young Cuban vocalist Daymé Arocena, a multi cultural trio called Violons Barbares and a collaboration called… Audio

Music has the ability to tell stories, convey emotions and keep memories alive. In his new book Good-bye Maoriland Chris Bourke explores the importance of New Zealand music during the Great War… Audio

Chris Bourke's latest book, Good-bye Maoriland: The Songs and Sounds of New Zealand's Great War, is an account of the influence of music in World War l - from military bands and concert parties to… Audio

It's been 50 years since the release of one of the most famous albums ever - the Beatles' Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. So what was its effect in New Zealand? Audio Culture's Chris Bourke… Audio