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Ariana Tikao

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General Info

  • Genre: Electronica / Folk / Roots Music

    Location Christchurch, Ne

    Profile Views: 48468

    Last Login: 10/19/2011

    Member Since 5/31/2007

    Website nativetongue.com.au/ariana-tikao.html

    Record Label Distributor: Rhythmethod Publisher: Native Tongue

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    ....ARIANA TIKAO : TUIA online purchase click here www.AMPLIFIER.co.nz.... .... .... .. .. "There is power and grace in this wahine".... - Mana Magazine ..Ariana Tikao is a singer-songwriter based in Christchurch, New Zealand. She is of Kai Tahu (Maori), and Pakeha descent... ..Ariana comes from a background of years of singing and composing her unique style of heartfelt music in both te Reo Maori and English, beginning with her group Pounamu in 1993. She draws on folk, pop, jazz and reggae styles, with a strong emphasis on Maori chant... ..Recently Ariana has been collaborating with award-winning electronica producer Leyton to create her second solo album, Tuia. Ariana was honoured last year with a Toi Maori award for her contribution to Maori music. ..Reviewers comments: ..Beautiful, graceful...spiritual - ***** (Groove Guide) ..An amazing combination of roots, electronica and soulful vocals - ***** (Tearaway Magazine) ..It speaks a universal language and it tells stories that echo through the ages - mesmerising - **** (The Press) ..A magical and at times mystical trip... like being bundled up in a big feather cloak and transported to another world - **** (Weekend Herald) ..Ariana has knitted together the diverse elements of her own background to create something special (fRoots, UK) ..Tikao's cultural heritage permeates this fine album with the true spirit of Aotearoa - **** (Songlines, UK) ..Haunting and ethereal, lovely (BBC Radio 3, UK) ..Discography: Tuia (2008, Rhythmethod), Emeralds and Greenstone (2008, Ode - with band Emeralds and Greenstone); Music 4 Mauis compilation (Native Tongue), Nuclear Free Nation compilation celebrating 20 Years of a Nuclear Free Aotearoa (Kog 2007) www.myspace.com/nuclearfreenz20, The Green Room 002: Wahine (2003, Loop), a compilation which showcases the spirit and strength of the women in New Zealand; Whaea (2002, independent), Ariana's debut solo album - a celebration of motherhood; Australasia Travelogue (Union Square, 2002), a UK compilation of indigenous Australian and New Zealand music; Mihi (1996), with band Pounamu... ......"Ariana Tikao's Whaea is a lovely record that functions on many levels - on one level it's a soft singer-songwriter disc full of good tunes but it's much more than that - it's a celebration of language and culture." (Nick Bollinger, National Radio)........ ..Management: horomaka (at) actrix.co.nz.. ..Published by Native Tongue.. ..Aside from her solo work, Ariana is a sometimes member of the folk fusion group ..Emeralds and Greenstone..... .. ..........<a

  • Members

    ....Ariana Tikao - vocals, percussion, taoka puoro.... ..Collaborating with..... ..Richard Nunns.. ..Leyton.. ..Oakley Grenell.. ..Stephen McDaid.. ..Emeralds and Greenstone.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Influences

    mari boine, mahinarangi tocker, whirimako black, sinead o'connor, sheila chandra, jolie holland, ani di franco, moana maniapoto

  • Sounds Like

    ...."...another time, a time when the universe itself was under creation..." .. - Te Panui Runaka.... .. .. .. .. .. .. ......

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  4. Ariana Tikao

    enjoying the sight and sound of snow melting and crashing down like ginormous slushies off our roof.

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  • Deborah Stewart

    Ariana, I just heard you sing for the first time at Matariki evening in Christchurch.  Your enchanting calling voice brought healing tears to my eyes.  In my eyes and ears you are a gift.  I thank you.  I have just emailed a group of soul sisters around the world a link to your song "Tuia" as it speaks heartfully of the weaving we all make in each others lives.  ka kite ano  Deborah (animal healer) Stewart

    7 months ago
  • Samantha COutts

    Enjoying your music.

    1 year ago
  • Lesson

    Hey Ariana,

    thanks for your respect the other day.
    I just finished my EP, and I'm giving it to peeps I respect for FREE for the first week...
    so download now for free and enjoy
    BE WELL!!
    Lesson
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    1 year ago
  • Samantha COutts

    Thanks for the add

    1 year ago
  • Lesson

    representing cultures worldwide,
    got the chance to speak my mind at an anti-racism rally in Melbourne...
    this is for all of us.
    peace. Lesson..

    1 year ago
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    1 year ago
  • Way Out West

    Hope to meet you in Melbourne at AWME. We are playing on Sat 21st 1pm at the Arts Centre

    2 years ago
  • Jess Chambers

    Thanks for coming to the show Ariana, I'm sorry I didn't get to say hi. It was a busy night.
    Maybe next time. Lovely tunes.

    x

    2 years ago
  • Victoria Vox

    thanks Ariana :)
    wishing you the best!

    2 years ago
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