MĀ - Pūhā me te Porohewa (Short Documentary Story)
"I ain't gonna stay silent. This is definitely a time to stand up".
Feeling the weight of her calling as a Māori artist, Mā, confronts ignorance and racism in Aotearoa and acknowledges her desire to stand up and speak out. To help balance her inner battles and frustrations, Mā writes and records a powerful waiata, ‘Pūha me te Porohewa’, creating a safe space for people to feel and express their emotions.
Pūha me te Porohewa will be available on all music streaming platforms āpōpō (Friday Sept 20). Make sure to check it out e te iwi!
Nikau Grace - Rapua Te Mea Ngaro (Short Documentary Story)
A shining light for her small town, Nikau Grace is hoping to inspire the tamariki of Kawerau and celebrate the spark that makes each individual shine. Through her song ‘Rapua te Mea Ngaro’, she emphasises that no matter where you come from, you can shine bright.
'Rapua te mea Ngaro' will be available on all music streaming platforms this Friday September 20 🎶
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TAWAZ - Tātarakihi (Short Documentary Story)
After years of helping others create waiata reo Māori, Tawaz overcomes his own creative struggles and rediscovers his passion for songwriting, crafting a waiata that carries the heartbeat of the taiao.
Tātarakihi is available now on all streaming platforms 🎶
Waiata Anthems 2019 Album on Vinyl
Our Waiata Anthems 2019 album is out now on VINYL. Limited stock so get yours today whanau! https://waiata.lnk.to/Vinyl
Jordyn with a Why - Māku Anō (Music Video)
Jordyn with a Why's new waiata, Māku Anō, amplifies the voice of Māori in the digital age, celebrating our growing influence with an uplifting R&B bop.
'Māku Anō' is available now on all streaming platforms alongside Jordyn's debut album 'Hibiscus Moon, Love and Justice'. Go check it out e hoa mā!
https://bio.to/WAIATAANTHEMS
Dillastrate - Kei Whati Te Marama
Dillastrate harness their creative synergy to create this electrifying banger.
‘Kei Whati Mai Te Marama’ is available now on all streaming platforms.
https://bio.to/WAIATAANTHEMS
Jordyn With a Why - Māku Anō (Short Documentary Story)
"Māku anō e hanga tōku nei whare"
In the face of historical language loss and underrepresentation, Jordyn with a Why showcases the unyielding spirit of Māori reclamation in the digital era. Through her creative efforts, she inspires others to embrace their cultural identity with pride and help rebuild a vibrant, Māori future for us all.
'Māku Anō' will be available on all streaming platforms this Friday September 13.
Dillastrate - Kei Whati Te Marama (Short Documentary Story)
"It's easily the best song we've recorded."
A decade of collaboration has forged an unbreakable creative synergy between Dillastrate’s Henare Kaa and Tim Driver, with their enduring bond ensuring that the kaupapa always comes first. They share the inspiration behind their heartfelt song ‘Kei Whati Mai Marama’, culminating in a powerful live performance that symbolises their enduring bond and exciting future.
'Kei Whati Te Marama' will be available on all streaming platforms this Friday September 13.
Waiata Anthems - September 2024
Waiata Anthems is back and we’re celebrating our fifth anniversary!
Throughout Mahuru, we’ll be releasing new waiata and documentaries featuring nine extraordinary artists from across the motu.
You don’t want to miss these special waiata and stories. Stay tuned e te iwi ✨
Waiata Anthems Vinyl - Out Sep 13
This Mahuru Māori is our 5 year anniversary & to celebrate we're releasing our inaugural Waiata Anthems album on VINYL Sep13! https://Waiata.lnk.to/Vinyl
LIVE at the Museum: Waiata Anthems 🎶
LIVE at the Museum: Waiata Anthems 🎶
Tickets: https://tix.to/WaiataAnthems2024
Celebrate Mahuru Māori with a special performance showcasing the incredible talent of young Māori artists' in the 2024 Waiata Anthems Taumata Programme.
Throughout Mahuru, these emerging artists' will release brand-new waiata created during their journey this year, with their debut performance at this event. Be among the first to experience these powerful new songs live at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum.
📆 Friday 13th September
🕐 8pm, doors open 7.30pm
🎟️ Book now via link in comments
REED - Murimuri Aroha
"I feel like singing in te reo Māori for some reason just resonates and calms the body down somehow. It's a pretty special feeling."
After a life changing experience at last year's APRA Reo Māori Songhub, Ngāti
Maniapoto musician, REED, has released his first waiata reo Māori titled 'Murimuri Aroha'. A soulful waiata that explores the potential of losing a relationship.
With such an amazing experience creating this track, REED looks forward to creating more waiata reo Māori in the future.
'Murimuri Aroha' - available now on all streaming platforms:
https://linktr.ee/REED.nz
Hine Mokemoke - BTS
Take a peek at the creative magic behind the creation of our new waiata, Hine Mokemoke! 🌟
Hine Mokemoke
“What have you got to give the people?” – Whirimako Black
The inspiration for new waiata, Hine Mokemoke, out tomorrow Friday 28 June!
Pre-save Hine Mokemoke here - https://Waiata.lnk.to/HineMokemoke
Thank you to NZ On Air Music for their tautoko.
Manu Taupunga ft Tame Iti
We need to create a space, he wāhi hai tuku i ō tātau mamae, i ō tātau riri, you cannot continue to hold that. Ka noho puku, ka noho pirau ki reira. We need to be able to create the space to allow us to let it go” – Tame Iti
From Te Urewera to the studio in 48 hours, Manu Taupunga artists, guided by the legendary koro Tame Iti, crafted a waiata inspired by the taiao, kōrero tuku iho, and Matariki.
Hine Mokemoke, out this Friday 28 June.
A special thank you to NZ On Air Music for their support.
LEN BLAKE - Te Piringa feat. Nikau Te Huki (Live Performance)
Watch Len Blake perform her waiata 'Te Piringa' feat. Nikau Te Huki with Ngāti Rānana.
Listen to Waiata Anthems: https://bio.to/WAIATAANTHEMS
LEN BLAKE - Te Piringa (Short Documentary Story)
Living in London, emerging artist Len Blake explores the heartbreak of distance, the need to hold on to cultural connection, and the longing for home, in a captivating new waiata 'Te Piringa'.
https://bio.to/WAIATAANTHEMS
YAHYAH - I Like You feat. MOHI (Music Video)
The music video for ITSYAHYAH's waiata 'I Like You' (feat. MOHI) is out now!
Watch ➡️ https://youtu.be/PLTQNx-GFhg
