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LINN LORKIN: Linn Lorkin's Kiwiana

Linn Lorkin has inside knowledge of the hills and valleys of Aotearoa, the long and winding road, the smell of the manuka, the shout of the cowshed, the glory of the grasses and buttercups, the sound of the tui and the school bell at her fingertips - stories that are ours and ours alone. Told with the intimacy and joy of the natural songwriter who is on a perpetual journey and is taking us all with her. 'Kiwiana' is a unique and quirky tribute to our homeland - a collection of recollections that had me smiling from the first track. Favourites Family at the Beach, The Grey Lynn Song and K Road are here sitting happily alongside songs of childhood adventures and family outings. Lorkin's eclectic musicianship is sensational and on this, her fifth solo album, she demonstrates her phenomenal skills with class and intelligence and a line-up of top musicians including guitar legend Tama Renata who delivers a burning solo on a song all about him. Produced by Hershal Hersher and internationally acclaimed vocalist Anna Rugis (Cat Stevens, Van Morrison) and mixed by Alan Jansson, 'Kiwiana' is gorgeously packaged and as fresh as the sea breeze through the pohutokawa.

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