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Musical journey through Ethiopia
The name Nick Page might not be as well-known as Paul Simon, Damon Albarn or Ry Cooder but the British music producer has has a similar intrepid spirit when it comes to discovering music from around the world.
Love affair began in Paris
Francis Falceto still remembers the night in Paris he heard a record by Ethiopian singer Mahmoud Ahmed...
<i>Review:</i> Paramore at Trusts Stadium
Paramore love playing pop music but they attack their songs with the intensity and brazenness of a hardcore band while still having fun.
Pixies live and on disc
If you're going to the Pixies next week, then afterwards you can walk away with a recording of the show.
Don't you forget about Simple Minds
Scottish group Simple Minds return to New Zealand for a show at the Civic in Auckland on March 30.
<i>Review:</i> Pavement at Auckland Town Hall
The first show of Pavement's world tour proved a happy reunion of band and fans, writes Russell Baillie.
Gimmicky razzmatazz adds wow to Philharmonia season opener
The first concert of the season is always an occasion, and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Thursday concert was no exception.
<i>Review:</i> The Prodigy at Trusts Stadium, Henderson
Their hits may hark back to the 90s but The Prodigy continues to leap-frog the "dated" box and to attract fresh-faced ragers.
Whitney Houston struggles through opening night concert
Pop diva Whitney Houston appeared breathless and exhausted during her concert in Brisbane last night.
<i>Review:</i> Tom Jones at Villa Maria Estate
Looking as nimble as his fresh-faced ten-piece band, Tom Jones shimmied about the stage, throwing in some cheeky pelvic thrusts and Welsh quips along the way.
From Russia, with power
When Eugene Mursky makes his New Zealand debut on Thursday, he couldn't wish for a more theatrical launch than Prokofiev's glittering Third Concerto.
Whitney Houston cancels NZ concert
Whitney Houston has cancelled her one-off Taranaki concert due to a dispute between the promoter and the venue.
A winning Fourmyula
The pioneering band who gave us Nature - regarded as the best Kiwi song ever.
Topp orchestral manoeuvres
If it's good enough for Dave Dobbyn and Shapeshifter, then it's got to be good enough for Jools and Lynda Topp.
Ronan's return
International popstar and blonde Irish heartthrob Ronan Keating wowed his fans at a Hawke's Bay winery last night.
<i>Review:</i> AC/DC a rock'n'roll masterclass
Howling singer Brian Johnson showed yet again why he is the ringmaster of the AC/DC circus, writes Russell Baillie.