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Discography : CD: Tahi (1993) Rua (1999), Toru (2002), DVD Live & Proud (2003), Live unplugged (2005), Wha (2008)
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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.kingmusic.co.nz
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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 www.marbecksmusic.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 info@soldesully.de
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CD: RUA
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
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 (I’LL 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 info@soldesully.de
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Moana Maniapoto, PO Box 78074, Grey Lynn, Auckland,
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