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Ep 134 - Paramusicology This episode of the Joy of Classical Music is all about Paramusicology, an obscure and niche discipline of musicology that examines the spiritual, non-rational, intuitive and metaphysical aspects of music. In this episode we will be listening to music by dead composers channeled via a spiritualist medium, music from the transcendental realm, music from the otherworld and music inspired by arcane belief systems. Rosemary Brown - Jesus Walking to the Water Vladimir Horowitz performs Alexander Scriabin - Toward the Flame Irma Glen - Quiet Waters Pianist Claude Lavoix and Soprano Francoise Masset perform Louis Aubert - The Nameless Country Jonas Salk talks about Intuition Tui St. George Tucker - Indian Summer: Three Microtonal Antiphons on Psalm Texts The Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus and the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra perform Giacinto Scelsi - Konx-Om-Pax: First Movement Alan Hovhaness conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing his 1968 work Fra Angelico, A Fantasy for Orchestra Listen

Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 21 – 22-12-2025 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Once upon a time, in a land far away… Amadeus, Tanwen and Magnus are trapped in a mysterious world that resembles their favourite stories. In an ever- changing castle by a tropical sea, or possibly by a frozen lake, our heroes have to keep their wits about them because the only person who might be able to tell them more has lost his entirely. How long do they have before they, too, forget who they really are? Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

Over Some Milo - 22-12-2025 The Life of the Youngest Listen

Ep 4 - Bishop Richard Bishop Richard Laurenson – 5th Bishop of Hamilton. Gives us an insight into what being a Bishop entails, how his first two years in the role have been, and his aspirations for the future of the Diocese of HamiltonYour window into the meaningful impact being made across the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Inspiring stories of how a single act of support to The Hamilton Catholic Development Fund can spark ripples of change. Listen

Free Left Turn - 20-12-2025 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

Harmony Waikato - 21-12-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 21-12-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

ep. 707 - A Festive Episode of Obscure Garage Compliments of the season to y'all - kick back with an egg nog or three and dig THE SONICS, WAILERS, MISSING LINKS, KNACKS and some wild global tracks! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ]. Listen

Golden Guide - 21-12-2025 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Sai News 1103 Part 2 Xmas talk by Arthur Hillcoat 21-12-2025 Sai News 1103 Part 2 Xmas talk by Arthur Hillcoat Listen

Buddhism on Air - 21-12-2025 Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs. Listen

God's Message - 21-12-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Arritmia - 20-12-2025 Presented by Angie Rodríguez Gómez, who feels a strong call to fulfil God's purpose for her life, which includes using her voice as a tool to share her personal testimony and her knowledge as Life Coach. Listen

Ep 19 – Oceanía después del ataque: seguridad y migración. Actualidad Global: Australia, Nueva Zelanda y LATAM Oceanía después del ataque: seguridad y migración. Actualidad Global: Australia, Nueva Zelanda y LATAM En este episodio cubrimos las noticias clave de Australia, Nueva Zelanda y América Latina. En Australia, la seguridad sigue siendo una preocupación tras recientes ataques. Nueva Zelanda muestra signos de recuperación económica y facilita la residencia para trabajadores cualificados, mientras que a partir de enero de 2026 subirán las tarifas de los Visa Application Centres (VACs). En América Latina, la migración venezolana sigue impactando positivamente las economías, Chile se inclina hacia la derecha y LATAM Airlines cancela seis rutas desde Lima. Listen

Connect With Community Waikato - 20-12-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

MPB Revista – 19-12-2025 The big names in Brazilian samba and samba rock and their greatest hits in the first half hour of the programme. In the second half, new names in Brazilian Popular Music that have recently emerged or are being launched on the music scene. Listen

Conversa De Futebol – 19-12-2025 Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bola que mora nas cidades da Nova Zelândia. Listen

Kia Ora Brazil - Cindy conseguiu o visto de residência e agora resolveu empreender - saiba se os cookies estão fazendo sucesso Cindy conseguiu o visto de residência e agora resolveu empreender - saiba se os cookies estão fazendo sucesso Listen

Wrestling Roundup - 19-12-2025 Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days. Listen

Out West Radio - 19-12-2025 This show keeps Hamilton West residents informed and up to date with what is happening at the Western Community Centre. The Centre has been supporting the Hamilton West community since 1979. Listen

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Ethnic Voices Spanish (Ecuador) El programa explora temas de interés relacionados con la comunidad latina a nivel global, incluyendo Nueva Zelanda. Facilita discusiones informadas sobre asuntos actuales y relevantes. Además, ofrece contenido enfocado en Nueva Zelanda, diseñado específicamente para el público latino interesado en la región. Episodes and More

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Arabic Guide to the Treaty Principles Bill

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B Orig

Ethnic Voices English Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe. Episodes and More

Back Chat

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Back Porch Bluegrass

Music English Paul Trenwith is an enthusiastic advocate for, player and promoter of bluegrass music. Back Porch Bluegrass features a wide range of the genre's best performers. Episodes and More

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