Wellington-based composer and saxophonist Jake Baxendale and his group Gardening Music have been selected as the recipients of the 2025/26 SOUNZ Jazz Recording Project | Ngā Hopuranga Puoro Tautito a SOUNZ.
‘Sundown’ is self assured chamber pop that conjures the confessional folk songs style of Joni Mitchell and the alt-americana storytelling of Lucy Dacus.
Jinglebeatz! SIYAYA: ”Bringing the heart of Africa to your Holidays” is a live concert event presenting a cross-cultural line up of Afro-kiwi musicians and singers performing Holiday favourites, African style, featuring traditional African instruments and sounds.
The SHAPRA service will be closed from Monday 22nd December and reopen on Thursday 8th January 2026.
20 autumns. 20 winters. 20 springs. 20 summers. 20 years of Home Alone Recs.
“’95’ explores the delicate space between ambition and reality, capturing the moment when you wonder if the chase is still worth it or if it’s time to simply go home.”
