Wâhine Mâori dominate at PAO PAO PAO 2010

25 April 2010

Wâhine Mâori dominate at PAO PAO PAO 2010

Toi Mâori Aotearoa* is proud to announce an exciting line-up of Mâori musicians to play at PAO PAO PAO 2010 during NZ Music Month.

The line-up includes Mâori Music Award winner and Maioha Award finalist Maisey Rika as well as Wellington soul and funk divas Ria Hall and Lisa Tomlins. Project Manager, Ngahiwi Apanui says PAO PAO PAO 2010 will show off the exciting depth of female singing talent in contemporary Mâori music.

“These women are supreme vocalists and PAO PAO PAO is a rare opportunity to enjoy them all in one show. “

The two-hour gig also includes a ‘classics’ bracket featuring popular contemporary Mâori songs performed by the original artists including “Maumahara Noa” by Brannigan Kaa, “Ko wai ka hua” by Toni Huata, “Kia mau” by Mina Ripia and “Ake Ake” by Kimo Winiata.

The other headline acts are taonga pûoro exponent Hormona Horo and hip hop artist Tyna Keelan and his band The Nok. Ngahiwi Apanui says “Regardless of their genre all the PAO PAO PAO artists have strong Mâori musical influences.”

PAO PAO PAO 2010 will be held at Pipitea Marae, Wellington on Friday 20 May and Saturday 21 May to celebrate te ara pûoro - the diversity of Mâori music and the 10th NZ Music Month.

Tickets are available from Toi Mâori Aotearoa kate@maorioart.org.nz, Mina Ripia minaaka@xtra.co.nz and other selected outlets. Check out www.maoriart.org.nz for further details.

Featuring singer/songwriter Maisey Rika Wellington soul and funk diva Ria Hall.

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