Sade, Cat Stevens, Amy Winehouse, Whitney H, Mariah C, Celine D,Lauryn H, Tamia, India A, Beyonce, Norah J, Jewel, Leanne R, Joss S, Brooke Fraser, Selena, Stevie Wonder, Chilli Peppers, Kora, Cold Play, Dusty Springfield, Moby, System of a down, Oprah, Opera, County, Soul, Folk, Roots, Old School, Reggae - anything that free's your mind and feeds the soul.
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Kia Ora, Tena koutou katoa, Hello and welcome to my myspace page,
My Culture, My Whaanau (family) Friends, My People and Music are the most important things in my life, they have moulded and shaped me into the person I am today and for that I am truelly Grateful..
So honoured to have you all join us on our journey, your support is so much appreciated we cant thankyou's enough!! We are excited to share with you my new album "TOHU" and also our E.P (self titled) "Maisey Rika".
Tama Tu, Tama Ora (The boy who stands, Lives)
Tama Moe, Tama Mate (The boy who Sleeps, Dies)
Strive for nothing less then the Best...!!
Mauri Ora,
Maisey Rikaxxx
ABOUT MAISEY RIKA
Maori singer/songwriter Maisey Rika, has one of Aotearoa's (New Zealand's) most impressive lead vocal style, fused with her honest and thought invoking messages.
Some have described her sound similar to Tracey Chapman or Sade, with a splash of India Arie. Her spine tingling vocals and fusion of English and Maori (Te Reo) lyrics is capturing the hearts of soul seekers both in New Zealand and abroad.
Maisey and guitarist J.J, have worked to create an original melodic experience backed with strong eclectic messages. A mix of folk, acoustic, soul and easy listening, their musical palette is vibrant with elements of roots and deep culture.
Since the early age of 13, Maisey began singing on stage and in the studio at a professional level. Maisey’s first recordings brought her to stardom with “E Hine”, a classic collection of Maori traditional songs. “E Hine“ went double platinum and also won “Best Maori Language Album” at the New Zealand Music Awards. Maisey was also nominated for “Best Female Vocalist” in 1998 at just 15 years old.
Maisey, now in her 20's has released a 6 track EP that charted in the NZTOP40 album charts and is now about to release her much anticipated debut album "Tohu". Tohu, is a collection of 12 songs Masiey has written over the past decade. These originals include tracks such as "Ladeda Day", "Omaio" and "Untouchable", some of these are the very first songs written by Maisey, chosen to illustrate her evolving songwriting style.
Tohu is filled with these touching tales and the universal emotions of hardship, happiness, love, justice and sorrow we can all relate to.
Produced by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, this collection explores many different arrangement styles. The ancestral sounds of traditional Maori instruments have been used along side energetic guitars, drums, animated horn sections and pure string sections.
All together, Tohu musically has an organic feel, diverse range with Maisey’s lyrics beautifully fusing this together into a musical journey.
Recent live performances have put her alongside Dave Dobbyn, Hinewehi Mohi, 5 time U.S.A Grammy award winners “The Blind Boys of Alabama” and many more well known musicians/artists. Maisey is also to perform in Tokyo representing the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Maisey's strong heritage, eclectic songs, and her honey-stung vocals are quickly traveling around the world, from Aotearoa shores into international hearts.
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Blessed to connect. Im a great lover of your new album its absolutely beautiful sissy. True talent and the consciousness that flows from your soul is pure truth.
Thats whats up! May the future bring you wonderful blessings sista cant wait to see you jamjam live yo...
Hi Maisey! Got a bunch of Natives Lovin' your music all the way over here in Oregon. Keep up the great work. We hope to see you on tour over here in the states some time in the near future. Blessings to you and yours! 8^)
Raiders Celebrate Native American Heritage Posted Nov 11, 2009
a a Several activities are scheduled for this Sunday's game... The Oakland Raiders will pay tribute to Native American Heritage Month this Sunday when the Silver and Black take on the Kansas City Chiefs at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The celebration includes a KTNN radio broadcast in the Navajo language, an on-field ceremony to honor Navajo Code Talker and Former Leader of the Navajo Nation Peter MacDonald and a performance by the Native American dance group – Native Boogie and Beats.
“We salute the Navajo Nation and the Navajo Code Talkers and we are proud to broadcast Raider games in Navajo for the fifth consecutive season,” said Raiders Chief Executive Amy Trask. “We are committed to reaching our global fan base in a variety of languages and through a variety of multimedia options. Broadcasting our games in Navajo allows us to do this and also presents another opportunity to preserve the Navajo language and to salute the Navajo Code Talkers.”
Native Boogie and Beats will welcome fans with a traditional dance performance at the Coliseum BART entrance gate. The dancers will celebrate the beauty and pageantry of Native American social dance and singing styles commonly viewed at Pow Wows.
Kia Ora toku wahine toa. On the weekend I won 'Mr. Gay Auckland 2009' and was interviewed by a journalist who asked me what music I listen to. I was honoured to share with him who you were and he put it up on the GayNZ website.
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