Resonate: 10 Years of Brooke Fraser's Flags

There’s no doubt that, for a tiny island nation at the bottom of the world, New Zealand does incredibly well on the world music stage. And a lot of our most successful artists are women - Lorde, of course, but also Benee, Kimbra, Ladyhawke, Bic Runga, Anika Moa, Gin Wigmore, Aldous Harding, Nadia Reid, Hollie Smith, Shona Laing, Jenny Morris - and Brooke Fraser

In part 3 of Resonate, we'll head into the studio during the recording sessions of Flags, speak to to the personnel who helped capture the songs, and also explore what empowers so many incredible female musicians here in Aotearoa

Join Brooke alongside the people that brought Flags to life: Boh Runga (Vocal Producer), Eric Robinson (Engineer), Joe Zook (Mixing) & Godfrey de Grut (Keyboard & String arrangements) - alongside Kim Boshier (Head of Sony Music New Zealand) & local artist Paige

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Join Brooke & guests for part 2 of Resonate: 10 Years of Brooke Fraser's Flags. In this episode, we delve into the songwriting, creative process and stories that inspired Flags, and look deeper at the events and moments that led up to the album - from Albertine to touring, this is how Brooke's iconic album came to be.

Alongside Brooke herself, this episode features; Brooke's manager Campbell Smith, Sony Music New Zealand head Kim Boshier & Aqualung's Matt Hales

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It's October 2010 - Lady Gaga has just recieved an award in a dress made of meat, and back in New Zealand a local song has just knocked Bruno Mars off the top spot on the charts. This is the beginning of the story for Brooke Fraser's Flags. In this first episode of Resonate, Brooke takes you on a journey through her unforgettable singles Something In The Water, Coachella & Betty, and how the iconic album came to be. Listen as we explore her unique and special relationship with fans alongside never-before-told stories from the team that was behind her every step of the way.

Alongside Brooke herself, this episode features; Brooke's manager Campbell Smith, Sony Music New Zealand head Kim Boshier, NZ On Air's David Ridler, music critic Nick Bollinger & Richard Perry, Brooke's UK radio plugger.

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It's been a decade since the release of Flags, the album that shot Brooke Fraser to international fame. Subscribe now to be the first to hear Episode 1 of this 3-part podcast series, and listen to Brooke take you behind the scenes of her classic album.

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