A few of the big stars in Maori music came out to shine in Hastings on May 31 to support a new initiative which aims to tell the stories of Maori singers, song writers and performers working around ...

THE KING AND THE CHIEF: Zach Stark and Ratima Hauraki, famous as Wairoa-based duo Rugged and Wylde, were among finalists in the best Maori urban album in last year’s Waiata Maori Music Awards with ...

205 Kotiro Maori, Mehe Manu Rere, Takitimuu Rere, Takitmu / Guitar,Keyboards (Music) 206 Kuini Ripeka Tomoana / Guitar,Keyboards (Music) 207 Po Ata Rau / Guitar,Keyboards (Music) 101 Maatua Whangai / ...

For many of us, New Year’s has receded into hazy memories of emptied champagne bottles and long-lapsed resolutions. But for performer and Maori culture expert Ataahua Papa, the holiday looms brightly ...

“Waiata/Anthems,” Lorde’s “Te Ao Marama” EP and a host of other projects are aimed at revitalizing the Indigenous language of New Zealand via music. By Brian Ng In August, Lorde released her third ...