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New single and video ‘Maiea’ released (26 Jun)
Check out the new video Maiea
‘Maiea’ is a call for peace; an incantation in Māori to soothe and calm a troubled mind. ‘Maiea’ is the fifth track from the upcoming album Ono by Moana & The Tribe. Due for release in 2023, Ono comprises six unique songs that celebrate te reo and raise the visibility of endangered languages through collaborations with indigenous vocalists.
Lyrics to ‘Maiea’ were penned by Scotty Morrison and Megan Henderson (Scotland). Music written by Paddy Free. The video for ‘Maiea’ was filmed by Vinnie Carter (NZ) and Paul Jennings (Scotland). It features Manawanui Maniapoto-Mills, Moana’s daughter;

New Music Video (1 May)
We are in the throes of editing a music video for a new song (co-written by myself, Scotty Morrison, Paddy Free and Megan Henderson). Maiea is a collaboration between us and Scottish singer Megan - in Māori and Gaelic. It really is beautiful. Footage was shot in both NZ and Scotland. Can't wait to drop this one out there.

New single ‘Āio ana’ released (23 Sep)
watch song .Āio ana’ is a song of peace; a lullaby for some, a meditation for others. It is the fourth track from the upcoming album Ono by Moana & The Tribe. Due for release in 2022, Ono comprises six unique songs that celebrate and raise the visibility of endangered indigenous languages. The reo lyrics of ‘Āio ana’ were penned by Scotty Morrison, with music written by Paddy Free and Moana Maniapoto. The Sámi language of Northern Europe is the contribution of guest vocalist and iconic Sámi singer Mari Boine (Norway).