This week's show focuses on Massive Attack's Blue Lines, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Features tracks from Massive Attack's first three albums, as well as contemporary artists such as Shara Nelson, Burning Spear, Tricky and Mad Professor. Also includes songs from DJ Shadow, Dimmer and Jamiroquai!
For 95bFM's election coverage, Jemima Huston speaks to University of Auckland politics lecturer Dr. Lara Greaves about the Māori Electoral Roll and the Māori Seats in Parliament. Dr. Greaves explains how the Māori Roll and Seats came to be, what impact they have on Māori participation in elections and what some of the issues are with this electoral system.
News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks with Bindi Norwell, Group CEO at ProCare Health, about the role of GP’s in the Covid-19 vaccine roll out. ProCare Health is New Zealand's largest cooperative network of general practices supporting people to live well in Aotearoa. Bindi explains why GP's weren't always involved in the vaccine roll out and why it is important to offer Covid-19 vaccinations at general practices.
Kiran's brought in a rock-infused number this week. Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art: The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue is exactly what the title suggests: a full feature of design collective Hipgnosis, showcasing groundbreaking cover art created for iconic rock 'n' roll giants including Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd to name a few.
Los Lobos then a bit of Stevie Ray mooshed in after ZZ Topp and we're off. The Swearengens and Jenny Don't and Spurs keep the country country as well as new friends, The Hacks & Slow Motion Cowboy. Beautiful new song from Ryan Bingham and a stunning rendition of Ode To Billy Joe with Bobbie Gentry live at the BBC. And in an exciting radio first -The Hood Gurus 'Hayride to Hell' parts one and two back to back!! Could only play the Johnnys after that. Heaps more as well of course.
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