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December 25, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
RNZ Feature: The Music of Billie Holiday
About once a month or so I have a long chat on RNZ about a particular musical artist or genre or a theme – for their regular Tuesday music features. For my final time at the wheel this year I chose to talk about Billie Holiday. She’s never far from my mind, that voice. And the […]Archive
October 29, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
RNZ Feature: The Music and Movies of John Carpenter
About once a month or so I have a long chat on RNZ about a particular musical artist or genre or a theme – for their regular Tuesday music features. This week I chose to talk about the music (and movies) of John Carpenter. Carpenter has been a favourite for me since, well, forever. And I’ve spent […]Archive
July 16, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
RNZ Feature: 40 Years of Grace Jones’ Music
About once a month or so I have a long chat on RNZ about a particular musical artist or genre or a theme – for their regular Tuesday music features. This week I chose to talk about Grace Jones. Her music and her alien look captivated me as a child. And still does, the music particularly. […]Archive
June 10, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
RNZ Feature: Looking Back On The Best of Bonnie Raitt’s Career
About once a month or so I have a long chat on RNZ about a particular musical artist or genre or a theme – for their regular Tuesday music features. This week I chose to talk about Bonnie Raitt. I’ve been a fan for a while. And this feature was all about revisiting the golden years […]Archive
July 26, 2019 by Simon Sweetman