RIP Sérgio Mendes, Happy anniversary to @herbiehancock "Thrust" LP, Isleys @TheRealRonIsley "Live it up" LP, Jackson 5 "Dancing Machine", Ohio Players "Climax" (50!), and Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense", Rebbie Jackson "Centipede" (40), and Dwele "Rize" (20!). We are also joined by talented artists La Coco and Gene Rivers in studio. Salute!

This week's show featured new music from Leon Bridges, Terrace Martin, Melodownz, Fat Freddy's Drop and more.

An extra-special Jazz Show this week with the entire 95bFM jazz team in the studio ahead of Herbie Hancock’s shown in Auckland and Wellington on Oct 8 and 9.  Blind Mango Chutney hosts with the whole crew playing favourites and telling stories about their most-loved and best-remembered Herbie Hancock moments — including Miss Chan's, freshly back from LA, where she caught Herbie's special show at the Hollywood Bowl for the 50th anniversary of his milestone 'Head Hunters' album.

Risk is a new exhibition by Tim Wagg. It’s centred on the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth Project. 

Through a series of printed aluminium panels, Wagg depicts the physical infrastructure of the road alongside the corporate structure underlying the asset’.

Beth had a kōrero with Tim about Risk and the creative thinking behind the project.

Sofia had a kōrero with Sophia Kwon and Billy Blamires about Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa - an underground fashion week next week. 

Beth had a kōrero with artist Tim Wagg about his new exhibition, Risk, currently showing at Grace Gallery.

Sofia also spoke with Mary Apple about an exhibition currently on at Starkwhite: Billy Apple: Progressives and Other Self-Portraits. 

And for Stage Direction this week: Alice Canton is in to chat with Beatriz Romilly and Eleanor Bishop from Auckland Theatre Company about a show called ‘Girls and Boys’.

And a stacked Arts Guide to finish the show as always!

Today marks 3 years since the pioneer pop and conceptual artist, Billy Apple died. 

Billy Apple® | Progressives and Other Self-Portraits currently on at Starkwhite Gallery is the first exhibition staged in Aotearoa New Zealand since the artist’s death. 

The show centres on an extended series of Progressives: experimental self-portraits Apple made between 1963 and 1967, as well as works from Apple’s Paids and Head Height collection. 

Sofia had the privilege to speak with Billy’s wife and partner, Mary Apple, who has also been a key member of ‘Team Apple’ for over 25 years about Billy and this show. 

The UK government has decided to suspend its exports of parts for fighter jets, helicopters and drones to Israel, saying there is a clear risk the equipment could be used to commit serious violations of international law.

In response, Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has renewed its calls for the New Zealand government to suspend exports of Rakon bomb components to the US for the bombs it sends to Gaza.

This comes as over 40,000 Palestinian people, including over 16,000 children, have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7th. 

Producer Sofia spoke to the National Chair of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, John Minto, about the UK government suspending arms shipments, whether Aotearoa New Zealand should follow its lead, and the New Zealand government’s response. 

She started the interview asking why the UK has suspended its arms shipments to Israel.

Earlier this week, in response to councillor feedback, Mayor Wayne Brown announced a new committee structure for Auckland Council and made changes to the Auckland Transport Board.

This restructuring intends to streamline decision-making and put Council’s focus on delivering the new Long-term Plan. 

Additionally, the decision on a proposal to move rubbish bin collection to a fortnightly service could be decided next month. 

The proposal is part of Council’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan to reduce waste and carbon emissions.

Producer Sofia asked Councillor Shane Henderson about both of these topics as well as what the newly announced National Land Transport Programme means for Auckland.

Mokotron is in the studio with Eli to chat about the lead single ŌHĀKĪ and associated video from forthcoming record WAEREA out digitally and on vinyl via Sunreturn on December 5. Whakarongo mai nei!