'Something for everyone': NZ Music Month celebrates 25 years
From punk rock to choral experiences, here are the events to check out this month.
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Tracy Chapman wants to speak for herself
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The fourth compilation album of Hawke's Bay acts hits the turntables and airwaves.
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Shihad go out on a high with stunning Taite Prize win
Rising star Indigenous electronic music producer Mokotron also took the top gong.
On The Up: Musician with Down syndrome finds voice through transformative therapy
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Hit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violence
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