News

Hitting the High Notes

Victoria Kelly’s Requiem was to be a highlight of the Auckland Arts Festival. Covid had other ideas. After the concert was cancelled, the composer spoke with...

News

Puoro Ki Te Ao

Solace and wonder through taonga puoro and nature

Visual stories

Puoro Ki Te Ao

Kia Rongo Mai nā Horomona Horo

Article

Meet composer

Kirsten Te Rito

Please tell us about yourself and what you do.I learnt piano from age six and play a little guitar, but voice is my main instrument. I'm really into creative...

Article

Artist Spotlight

Kaaterama

Te Marama puoro o Aotearoa is here (New Zealand Music month). This week SOUNZ shines the spotlight on Kaaterama. Nina Lesperance from SOUNZ spoke with Kaater...

Article

Meet composer Ainslie Allen

In this series, we present our new composers. We are proud to introduce Ainslie Allen.

Article

Meet composer Kaaterama Pou

In this series, we present our new composers. We are proud to introduce Kaaterama Pou.

Visual stories

Puoro Ki Te Ao

Oro Mauri o Puu-te-hue nā Komako Silver

Podcast

The SOUNZ Podcasts

Episode 6: Composers of Māori Boarding Schools

Tips, guides, and knowledge

Books available for purchase from SOUNZ

History Jazz Aotearoa Staying in Tune: CMNZ at 60 Blue Smoke: The Lost Dawn of NZ Popular Music 1918-1964  Song of a Young Country The Oxford History of New ...