Fine Music Radio
The vision of Fine Music Radio is to uplift, inspire and entertain its target audience by presenting quality classical and jazz music, and by broadcasting information on cultural and artistic events
Talking Movies
Talking Movies is a weekly film review hosted by FMR's resident film critic, Stephen 'Spling' Aspeling. Spling presents honest, thought-provoking and insightful reviews on three films ranging from new releases streaming online or playing in cinema to the odd classic.
Boekkeuse
Elke maand gesels Amanda met ‘n skrywer of twee oor hul nuutste publikasies. Die besprekings word gekombineer met korter boekresensies wat strek oor ‘n wye verskeidenheid van genres in die Afrikaanse letterkunde en pragtige Afrikaanse treffers – sommige met ‘n tikkie nostalgie wat vêr terugreis na die verlede. Hierdie program…
Fine Music Radio Plus
The beauty of radio is the immediacy. The beauty of a podcast is the longevity. Fine Music Radio Plus brings you the best of both with selected programmes and features based on popular demand. Fine Music Radio Plus brings you selected programmes and features which you can listen to at…
Take Note
Fine Music Radio’s Take Note jazz project, with funding from the Media Development & Diversity Agency, and curated by the Cape Town Music Academy, is committed to developing and promoting local talent. FMR will host live jazz concerts once a month, over a period of a year. These take place…
Rodney Reviews
Rodney Trudgeon will review a newly released recording on the first Thursday of every month at 11 am. There are so many new albums coming in, either as CDs or downloads, and Rodney reflects on the music and musicians.
Youth Music Concert
Performing in public is a crucial element for a young musician’s development, as they leave the solitude of a practise room for a stage. Music competitions and concerts give the young performer a goal to work towards and a space to conquer difficulties and gain confidence. Thank you to all…
Music to Study By
Which sounds boost brain power? Is music scientifically proven to help studying? And if so, what kind of music? Mike Mills explores the best music to feed your grey matter. We hope that this FMR study series brings you calm in the exam chaos.
The Blue Room Sessions
A joint venture with Heritage Studios featuring artists recorded live while performing at the Blue Room by Heritage Studios.
Creative Teen Talk
Fine Music Radio’s Creative Teen Talk explores ways to nurture and encourage creativity and literacy in teenagers. The series is hosted by Herzlia High School headmaster and leading educator Marc Falconer and produced by FMR’s Vanessa Levenstein and Ewan Inglis.
Fine Minds
Fine Music Radio is broadcasting an exciting series of lectures co-ordinated by the University of Cape Town’s Centre for Extra-Mural Studies. The Fine Minds series aims to bring the intellectual stimulation of the centre’s busy annual Summer School directly to the armchair listener. Fifteen distinguished speakers over three years –…