On a hot summer's night in Wellington, Israel Starr and his backing band Newtown Rocksteady record some tunes and sit down for a korero with Yadana Saw.

Kupe, the great Polynesian navigator and explorer, as imagined by playwright Apirana Taylor, in one of the first shows of the 2018 New Zealand Festival in Wellington. It's also part of a week long Kupe inspired series of events starting with tonight's Waka Odyssey. This is also the farewell festival for its three time Artistic Director, Shelagh Magadza. Standing Room Only presenter Lynn Freeman is hoping for three weeks of jaw-dropping shows and new experiences. She joins Susie Ferguson in the studio.

The New Zealand Festival opens on Friday in Wellington with a performance on Wellington's waterfront that's been inspired by the arrival of navigator and explorer Kupe in Aotearoa New Zealand. A fleet of double-hulled waka houroa will be welcomed to the shores of Wellington Harbour tonight with kapa haka, song, and theatre. Music 101's Yadana Saw has been at the dress rehearsals.

Nick Bollinger discusses the golden voice and grief-soaked second album of Marlon Williams.

Nick Bollinger discusses the golden voice and grief-soaked second album of Marlon Williams.

Lyttelton's Marlon Williams has just released his second album Make Way For Love. It meditates on love, jealousy, the difficulties of relationships and having your heart broken. Marlon speaks with Kirsten Johnstone.

Julia Deans delivers a stunning performance of her new song 'Clandestine' and talks about her upcoming tour with Marlon Williams.

Jordie lane is an Australian singer-songwriter and storyteller. He and his band The Sleepers are touring New Zealand at the moment, playing diverse venues, from sitting rooms to music festival Coastella. They join Kirsten Johnstone for a live session.

Lyttelton's Marlon Williams has just released his second album Make Way For Love. It meditates on love, jealousy, the difficulties of relationships and having your heart broken. Marlon speaks with Kirsten Johnstone.

The surprise release of a collection of songs by Celia Mancini is the result of a project orchestrated by the musician herself, shortly before her sudden death last September. Melbourne-based archivist Glen Brewer worked with Celia before her death, after which he took over the project and ensured its completion.