WOMAD Day 2: My Baby Talks About Love, Unity and Inspiration (Interview)
Maria Hoyle has been reporting to us from WOMAD. On Day 2 she spoke with Dutch band, My Baby.
Interviews
Interview: A Homecoming With Flogging Molly’s Dennis Casey
Irish punk band Flogging Molly is due to hit town on April 12 with a show at Auckland’s Powerstation, their first in New Zealand.
The Queen of Carimbó, Dona Onete Talks Passion and Marrying Elvis (Interview)
On the eve of her arrival at WOMAD – and of her 80th birthday – Brazilian force of nature Dona Onete talks to The 13th Floor about love, life and the story that drives her sensual, soulful lyrics.
Interview: Air Supply’s Graham Russell
During the late 70s and early 80s it was virtually impossible to turn on the radio and not hear Air Supply. The Australian band’s brand of pop-rock connected with millions of fans, resulting in a string of hits that includes Lost In Love, All Out Of Love and their debut single, Love And Other Bruises, […]
Interview: Juanita Stein – No Expectations
Sadly, we’ve just learned that Juanita Stein has cancelled her NZ dates due to a death in the family. We thought we’d share the interview that Marty Duda conducted with Juanita a few weeks ago…
Interview: John Prine – Hotfooting It To Auckland
The word legendary is bandied about a lot these days, but really, they don’t come much more legendary than John Prine. The 72-year-old singer/songwriter is responsible for some of the most beloved songs of the past 50 years…tunes like Hello In There, Angel From Montgomery and Sam Stone. So, Kiwi music lovers were thrilled when […]
Interview: Las Cafeteras – From East LA to New Zealand
What do you get if you cross a bunch of socially conscious activists with Mexican folk, hip hop, ska and African beats? You get Las Cafeteras… and their intoxicating blend of rebel music is coming to next month’s WOMAD.
Interview: The Long Ryders – Back In The Saddle Again
Last week Paisley Underground scenesters and Americana pioneers The Long Ryders released their first studio album in over 30 years.
Interview: Earthless – “The Senses Will Be Consumed”
Brace yourselves for the sonic onslaught that is Earthless.
Interview: Alejandro Escovedo From Nuns To Pistols
Alejandro Escovedo has been in the rock & roll game a long time. His first band, The Nuns, helped define the LA punk scene of the late 70s along with groups like The Germs and The Plugz.