Season 5

2026 · 8 episodes

Take 5 with Zan Rowe returns for its fifth season, bringing together an exceptional line-up of global music, cultural and political icons. The acclaimed music interview series explores the universal idea that we all carry a soundtrack to our lives.

1Peter GarrettPeter Garrett is an Australian icon. As frontman for Midnight Oil and through a lifetime of political action, Peter has dedicated himself to fighting for change. Zan asks him to share five songs that have changed him.
2Shania TwainZan invites global superstar Shania Twain to look back and share five songs that shaped her extraordinary career. We travel back to Shania's poverty-stricken childhood where every dollar counted and music was a lifeline.
3Darren HayesDarren Hayes has lived a remarkable life, but behind the fame was a man navigating childhood trauma, heartbreak, and depression. In this deeply personal episode, Zan asks Darren to share the five songs that helped him heal.
4David ByrneAs the visionary frontman of Talking Heads and through an extraordinary solo career, David Byrne reinvented what music and performance can be. In this episode, Zan asks him to share five songs that sparked his curiosity.
5Jacinda ArdernIn this incredible and uplifting episode we see a different side of Jacinda Ardern, one dotted with a deep love of music. Flipping the script, she shares the songs that led her throughout a life less ordinary.
6Lainey WilsonHer heartfelt songs, style and Southern charm sell out arenas around the world, and she's become one of the genre's most awarded artists. In this episode, Zan asks Lainey to share the five songs that keep her grounded.
7Genesis OwusuAt just 28 years old, Genesis Owusu has become one of Australia's most exciting and boundary-pushing artists. In this episode, Zan asks Genesis to share the five songs that shaped his evolution.
8Vika & Linda BullFor 40 years Vika and Linda Bull have crafted heavenly sounds. From backing the greats to singing on their own, they've thrived side by side. In this beautiful episode they share the songs that helped them find their harmony.

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