Episode Playlist
Episode 131 - Songs from movies( 0:28:0)
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A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 8/10/2026 9:32:31 a.m.
Episode 130 - Claudio's Playlist( 0:27:43)
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A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 1/10/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 128 - Umbria region( 0:28:2)
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A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 17/09/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 127 - Musical Medley( 0:28:7)
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A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 10/09/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 126( 0:28:9)
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A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 3/09/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 124 - The Italian Tenors( 0:28:16)
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A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 20/08/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 122 - L'estate Italiana( 0:28:8)
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A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 6/08/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 120 Cuore/Heart( 0:27:57)
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A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 23/07/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 118 - Songs about men( 0:28:30)
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A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 8/07/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Kia Ora Italia Episode 117 ( 0:27:43)
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Franco celebrates songs inspired by women’s names, featuring a mix of Italian and international hits such as Gloria, Caterina, Chiara, Manuela, Lisa, and Margherita. The episode explores the stories, emotions, and cultural impact behind these songs, highlighting themes of love, memory, and nostalgia through music.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 25/06/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 116( 0:28:30)
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Franco features a vibrant selection of Italian music, highlighting artists such as Modà with Emma, Alex Britti, Alessandra Amoroso, Gianna Nannini, and Gigi Finizio. The programme explores themes of love, emotion, and relationships through song, with Franco providing context about each artist and track.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 18/06/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 115( 0:28:27)
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Franco Vaccarino presents a curated selection of Italian songs exploring themes of love, jealousy, nostalgia, vulnerability, and emotional connection, featuring artists such as Bianca Atzei, Gigi D’Alessio, Elodie, Loredana Bertè, Alessandra Amoroso, and Valentina Stella.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 11/06/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 114( 0:28:27)
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Franco explores Italian music inspired by cities such as Rome, Florence, Alghero, Venice and Sorrento, highlighting how songs capture themes of memory, identity, nostalgia and emotional connection to place through a diverse selection of artists and styles.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 4/06/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 113 - Italian Jazz( 0:27:55)
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In this episode, Franco presents a special programme celebrating the Manawatū International Jazz and Blues Festival with a focus on Italian jazz. The show explores the history of jazz in Italy, from its early influences to the rise of Italian jazz ensembles, and features performances by the La Dolce Vita Jazz Quartet. Through jazz interpretations of well-known Italian classics, the episode highlights the fusion of traditional Italian music with jazz style and showcases the richness of Italy’s musical heritage.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 28/05/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 112( 0:28:24)
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Franco takes listeners on a musical journey across Italy, exploring songs named after cities such as Rome, Florence, Alghero, Sorrento, Venice, and Foggia.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 21/05/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Kia Ora Italia Episode 111( 0:28:21)
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In this episode: Franco explores the deeper meaning of città in Italian music—far beyond simply “city,” it becomes a symbol of emotion, memory, and human connection. Featuring songs by Mango, Giuliano Palma, Massimo Ranieri, Negramaro, Gianni Morandi, and Africa Unite, the programme highlights how artists use the city as a backdrop for stories of love, longing, identity, and reflection. Through a mix of styles, the episode presents the city as both a physical place and a powerful metaphor for the heart.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 14/05/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 110 - Traditional Italian Folk Music( 0:28:34)
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Franco explores the rich regional world of traditional Italian folk music—from lively dances like the Tarantella and Piedmont’s La Monferrina, to Sicilian pride, northern favourites like Angelina Bellangielina, Roman tradition with Barcarolo Romano, Venetian charm in Marietta va in gondola, and a moving Sardinian hymn Ave, Mama e Deo performed by Maria Carta. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 7/05/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 109 ( 0:28:33)
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Franco takes you back to the vibrant world of Italian music in the 1970s—a decade of creativity, social change, and unforgettable songs. He explores key movements from progressive rock and canzone d’autore to the early pulse that would lead toward Italo disco, featuring artists such as Mina, Drupi, I Collage, Pupo, Adriano Celentano, and Alan Sorrenti. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 30/04/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Kia Ora Italia Episode 108 - Songs Beyond Borders( 0:28:39)
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Franco celebrates multilingual music that blends Italian with other languages, highlighting how songs can bridge cultures and deepen emotional connection. Featuring international collaborations and bilingual performances by artists such as Andrea Bocelli with Celine Dion, Modà with Jarabe de Palo, Albano with Nadezhda Babkina, Laura Pausini with James Blunt, Eros Ramazzotti with Jin Lee, and Amy Stewart with Piero Mazzocchetti, the programme showcases the power of music to transcend language and unite audiences worldwide.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 23/04/2026 7:30:00 p.m.
Episode 107 - 76th Sanremo Festival( 0:28:36)
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This programme explores a selection of standout songs from the 76th Sanremo Festival, held at the Teatro Ariston in February 2026. Featuring a mix of established artists and distinctive voices, the episode showcases performances by Serena Brancale, Francesco Renga, Malika Ayane, Elettra Lamborghini, Leo Gassmann, LDA with Aka 7even, and iconic singer Patty Pravo. Together, these tracks highlight the diversity, creativity, and enduring influence of Italy’s most prestigious music festival beyond the winning entry.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 16/04/2026 7:30:00 p.m.