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Join Maria Baigent for Trinketbox, a musical journey through songs by women across genres, generations and cultures. From soulful classics and indie discoveries to themed episodes spotlighting influential artists and scenes, each edition offers a carefully curated mix of music, background and reflection. Thoughtful, accessible and full of musical treasures, Trinketbox shines a light on the women behind the songs.

  1. MAY 4

    Episode 2026-07 - NZ Music Month pt1 (and 10 years on air!)

    Trinketbox celebrates a very special milestone — 10 years on air — alongside New Zealand Music Month. In this episode, Maria looks back at Aotearoa women in music from 2016 to 2018, with songs from Aaradhna, Georgia Nott with BROODS, Hollie Smith, Ladyhawke, Aldous Harding, Nadia Reid, Chelsea Jade and Princess Chelsea. From soul and synth-pop to indie folk and dreamy electronic sounds, this birthday edition honours the voices, stories and songs that continue to shape New Zealand music.

    54 min

  2. APR 20

    Episode 2026-06 - Women, Punk and Post-Punk

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria dives into women in punk and post-punk, from Patti Smith, Blondie and The Slits to The Runaways, Sleater-Kinney, The Raincoats and Amyl and the Sniffers. It’s a fierce, witty, and rebellious hour of guitars, attitude, and songs that helped make rock louder, stranger, and more open to women doing things their own way.

    1 hr

  3. APR 6

    Episode 2026-05 - Women Reimagining the Songbook

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria explores the art of the cover song — with women reimagining familiar classics in fresh and surprising ways. From Ella Fitzgerald, Regina Spektor and Amy Lee to Lana Del Rey, Joss Stone and Kelly Clarkson, this episode moves through jazz, soul, indie and pop, celebrating songs that find a whole new life in a different voice.

    1h 2m

  4. MAR 22

    Episode 2026-04 - Women Who Rock

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria turns up the volume with a celebration of women who rock. From Suzi Quatro, Blondie, Jefferson Airplane and The Runaways to Betty Davis, Koko Taylor, Janet Jackson and Militia Vox, this episode moves through glam, punk, blues, hard rock and post-punk — spotlighting bold voices, rebellious energy, and the women who pushed rock music louder, harder, and further.

    1 hr

  5. MAR 8

    Episode 2026-03 - Girl Groups, Soul Sisters & Motown

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria explores the golden age of girl groups and soul sisters — from The Marvelettes, The Cookies and The Angels to Nina Simone, Fontella Bass, Natalie Cole and Erma Franklin. It’s a journey through classic voices, heartfelt storytelling, and the women who helped shape the sound of 60s and 70s pop, soul and R&B.

    1 hr

  6. FEB 23

    Episode 2026-02 - Confidence and Courage

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria celebrates songs of strength, self-belief and unapologetic womanhood. From Lesley Gore, Chaka Khan and Madonna to Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga and Demi Lovato, this episode brings together confidence anthems across the decades — full of power, independence, and fearless female voices.

    59 min

  7. JAN 25

    Episode 2026-01 - Re-Visit

    This week on Trinketbox, Maria revisits artists she has featured in previous episodes, bringing together multiple tracks from some familiar favourites. Titled Re-Visit, this episode includes music from Aldous Harding, Dusty Springfield, Moloko, Róisín Murphy, and Gin Wigmore — a fresh return to distinctive voices and standout songs from across the Trinketbox journey.

    1 hr

  8. 12/28/2025

    Episode 2025-21 - Trinketbox remade 2

    Maria looks back over some great tracks from previous editions of Trinketbox.

    54 min
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Join Maria Baigent for Trinketbox, a musical journey through songs by women across genres, generations and cultures. From soulful classics and indie discoveries to themed episodes spotlighting influential artists and scenes, each edition offers a carefully curated mix of music, background and reflection. Thoughtful, accessible and full of musical treasures, Trinketbox shines a light on the women behind the songs.

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  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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