Ariana Tikao

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Matariki

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Released: Jan 1, 2007

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Matariki
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Tuia
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Genre: Electronica / Folk / Roots Music
Location Christchurch, Ne
Profile Views: 51982
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
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...."...another time, a time when the universe itself was under creation..." .. - Te Panui Runaka.... .. .. .. .. .. .. ......