New Zealand pop pioneer Ray Columbus has been fondly remembered this week.

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Lianne La Havas talks redefining soul and learning life lessons from Prince ahead of her NZ show tonight at the Tuning Fork.

The beauty and mystique of Māori musical instruments were almost lost to the world. But Napier man Layton Robertson is playing his part to help revive them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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The legendary rockers discuss their return to their blues roots on their new album Blue & Lonesome in part one of a three-part series. Blue & Lonesome is first studio album from The Rolling Stones in more than a decade, out December 2. Get it here.

Frankie Stevens reflects on the life of Kiwi music legend Ray Columbus.

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COMMENT: He was a dynamic little guy, a vivid presence in New Zealand showbiz and also in ordinary life.

COMMENT: The abiding memory of our music icon in those days, compared to what we see these days, is how well groomed Columbus was, not unlike The Beatles.

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Guy Sebastian called Iggy Azalea "a bit of a weirdo" and suggested the ratings drop is her fault.

Iconic Kiwi "She's A Mod" singer, Ray Columbus has died at age 74. We take a look back at some of the legendary rockers most memorable moments.

Columbus, who died today aged 74, was the first Kiwi entertainer to have a No 1 single overseas and had a long career in show business.

Mikey Havoc is going back to his roots and will reunite Push Push next year.

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New Zealand music community pays tribute to Kiwi groundbreaker after the announcement of his death today.

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