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CD: Tahi, (1993) Rua (1999), Toru (2002), Live unplugged (2005), Wha (2008), The Best Of (2012), Rima (2014) |
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RIMA, CD Album Release "Free steers much of the album into a new genre of waiata-dub and punchy dancefloor directed songs where politics and te reo slip in effortlessly. RIMA is a powerful and important collection. Highly recommended." "Easily her most sonically exciting album, RIMA offers up an enticing blend of waiata, haka, and deeply rhythmic electronica. Standout tracks include Water People, a deliciously dubbed out tune with haka, chants and a deep groove. Then there's the moody spiritual vibes of Ko Au, and Aotearoa, which sounds like Pitch Black remixing Moana, all bleepy electronica and fizzy tempos. There's a lot to discover in this record. It is beautifully layered." "New album is a cultural pearl and creative triumph" RIMA is the 5th major album by Moana and was produced by dubmeister Paddy Free (Pitch Black, Nga Tae) who joined Moana & the Tribe for the first time in 2013 when the band played Europe, Korea and Australia. The 11 tracks were recorded in Piha, on the shores of Lake Rotorua and in Blair Castle (Glasgow). "All the songs on this album are inspired by people and communities who are so passionate about our land, ocean and people, that they are moved to make a difference. They get off the fence. They put their hands up. They stick their necks out - even when it's not the most popular thing to do. The truth is ordinary people can and do create change. RIMA is all about exploring and celebrating people power." » To purchase this CD, visit: |
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The Best of Moana & the Tribe, CD Album Release The Best Of Moana & The Tribe includes the bands remake of the classic track Black Pearl (Phil Spector) and the award winning MokoWha), the title track to the film Te Po by Toby Mills, as well recordings live from the stage at the Chiemsee Reggae Summer Festival (Germany). » To purchase this CD, visit: |
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WHA, CD Album Release WHA contains 10 new songs celebrating love, protesting against free trade, acknowleging the independence struggle of Timor and paying tribute to Maori soldiers buried in foreign lands. Produced by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper and Moana Maniapoto, the album was recorded at Beaver Studios. Bandmembers Cadzow Cossar, Horomona Horo, Max Stowers, Ashley Browne and Richard Nunns were joined by vocalists Amiria Reriti and Trina Maniapoto. Scott Morrison co-wrote most of the songs with Moana, all of which are in Maori. The CD also features two brief archival interludes - recordings made in the Western Desert by B Company of the 28th Maori Battalion and a second on an unidentified marae.
» To purchase this CD in N.Z, amplifier.co.nz
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DVD: LIVE & PROUD
140 mins of documentaries, music videos and live performances. A selection of eight music videos and over an hours worth of Moana & the Tribe in full concert in Germany 2002. ' My Home', a visit to Moana's marae and family recorded in a 10 minute documentary, screened at the inaugural Womex Film Screening in Seville, 2003. The DVD also includes a 40 minute insight into the bands 2002 tour of Europe and a short profile of the songs composed by Moana (Our Music). The song 'Moko' is performed live at the Chiemsee Summer Festival (Germany) and in the Bologna Theatre (Italy). This DVD is sub-titled into German, French, Italian, Maori and English. » To purchase this DVD in N.Z, www.marbecks.co.nz or www.maorimusic.com
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TORU
TORU features 'Te Po', which was a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition (beating over 11,000 other entries). Co-written by Moana with Simon Holloway and Hirini Melbourne, 'Te Po' is a brooding love song that was the theme song for a film of the same name. Holloway, as the leading Producer, worked closely with Moana to give rhythm and groove to this selection of songs based on very traditional melodies and structures. New recordings include 'Te Ha' (explores the significance of breath), 'Ko Koe ra' (a love song), 'Te Aho' (explores the concept of adoption and whakapapa), 'Te Kapua Whakapipi' (a quote from an ancestor of Moana) and an acoustic version of 'Calling you.' 'Te Kohu' is given a fresh new approach by Producer Tony Battle. The cover features a stunning painting by respected artist Shane Cotton. » To purchase this C.D in N.Z, www.maorimusic.com or amplifier.co.nz
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TORU
MOANA & THE TRIBE is the artist's European debut album, released through Pirate Records (SONY) into Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Austria. HINE TE IWAIWA celebrates the notion of the Goddess inside every woman. CALLING YOU recalls the relationship of our ancestors with the ocean. Both songs showcase the talents of Richard Nunns (taonga puoro), Italian musicians Claudio Teobaldelli (piano) and Giovanni Pecchioli (clarinet). Kapa haka group IHU WAKA makes a debut too. TE KAKANO explores the concept of adoption within a culture where genealogy is fundamental. Hirini Melbourne sings and plays on Moana's favourite song TE PO - the title track for a short film by Toby Mills, Moana's partner. MOANA & THE TRIBE is essentially a compilation album. It begins with the classic TAHI (roots mix), which set a precedent by laying chants over dance rhythms created from poi beats and haka stamps. With five songs from RUA sitting alongside all the new tracks - MOANA & THE TRIBE pulls all the high points together on the one CD. » To purchase this C.D in Europe, www.amazon.de or www.neuseelandhaus.de or contact sol@sol-de-sully.de
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RUA, CD Album Release
RUA features MOKO, which beat 11,170 entries from 60 countries to become the winner of the 2003 International Songwriting Competition. This earned Moana the distinction of becoming the first non American to win a major US songwriting competition. This second album was produced by Angus McNaughton and Daniel Barnes, though ‘Kahu’ was produced by Neil Finn. With songs like ‘Treaty’ and ‘Ancestors’, RUA focuses on issues of power while ‘Prophesies’ and ‘Bird in a Tree’ touch on more spiritual matters. Richard Nunns features with his stunning body of taonga puoro. The closing track ‘Awe Maria’ was sung alongside the St Josephs Maori Girls Choir, which Moana was once a part of. » To purchase this C.D in N.Z, www.maorimusic.com
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TAHI, CD Album Release
This debut album earned gold sales and has recently been re-released.
The video for TAHI was voted Top Female Video of the Year by television
viewers. The group sang REBEL IN ME to President Nelson Mandela when he was hosted
at a special church service in Auckland, while the video for PEACE, LOVE
& FAMILY featured The Neville Brothers of New Orleans. BACK WHERE WE BELONG was a gospel inspired collaboration with Minister Rasul Muhammad of the Nation of Islam. Other guest performers on the album include D-Word (BLACK PEARL), Andrew Fagan (ILL BE THE ONE) and Hareruia Aperahama (TAHI). » To purchase this C.D in N.Z, www.maorimusic.com
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LICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION For any licensing or distribution enquires regarding specific tracks or the above C.Ds and DVD. » please contact Sol de Sully at sol@sol-de-sully.de
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