Five Lines is a collection of writings about music in Aotearoa New Zealand by Elizabeth Kerr. It features short articles, artist profiles and reviews of concerts, operas and albums. You can subscribe - it’s free - at the bottom of any story.
Plan 9 win a prestigious award for The Bewilderness
Winning the prestigious SOUNZ Contemporary Award for their album The Bewilderness at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards in March was a surprise for the musicians of Plan 9.
Music of Aotearoa
A 1999 work for taonga pūoro and flute has inspired a new generation of composers.
Tararua: Bird Like Men
Bird Like Men, the debut album from new ensemble Tararua, draws on personal inspiration to tell our stories.