Fine Music Radio

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
South Africa
22 Podcast shows
12 – 22

Fine Motoring

David Donde brings us a show on cars for adults. Honest reviews of cars and motoring issues and opportunities for our listener.
22 Mar 189 episodes English Leisure · Automotive

Book Choice

Book Choice is broadcast every alternating Tuesday of each month presented by Paige Nick. While you’re munching your lunch or driving the myriad motorways, you’ll hear all that’s best in books. Cape Town’s top book reviewers will entertain and inform you as they cheerfully chat about the newest and nicest…
19 Mar 117 episodes English TV & Film

FMR @ The Movies

Good movies are often turned into great movies by the power of music. Evocative scores and iconic themes that support and enhance the on-screen action all combine to make memorable movies. Nick Plummer takes you on a journey through the wonderful world of film scores and film soundtracks, from the…
15 Mar 58 episodes English TV & Film · Film History

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…
29 Feb 10 episodes English Music · Music Commentary

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.
4 Jan 6 episodes English Music

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…
10 Dec 2023 12 episodes English Music · Music Commentary

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.
8 Nov 2023 18 episodes English Education · How To

The Blue Room Sessions

A joint venture with Heritage Studios featuring artists recorded live while performing at the Blue Room by Heritage Studios.
20 Apr 2023 22 episodes English Music

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.
11 Aug 2022 8 episodes English Books · Books

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 –…
8 Apr 2018 15 episodes English News
12 – 22