Waiata Maori Awards finalists
31st August 2010
The finalists have been announced for Waiata Maori Awards alongside the winners of the Nominated Awards - recognising contribution to the Maori music industry. Featuring seven first-time finalists, the third annual awards will be held at the Hawke's Bay Opera House in Hastings on September 10. This year’s awards will include a new category (Best Maori Urban Roots Album) will also include the launch of Reggae as a new category for 2011.
The finalists are:
Best Maori Female Solo Artist
Maisey Rika
Toni Huata
Susan Rose
Best Maori Pop Album
Maisey Rika
Toni Huata
Susan Rose
Best Maori Song
Maisey Rika
Toni Huata
Te Huaki Puanaki
Best Maori Songwriter
Maisey Rika
Toni Huata
Kirsten Te Rito
Best Maori Traditional Album
Kohine Ponika
Toni Huata
David Antony Clark & Tawhiri Toia
Best Maori Male Solo Artist
Pieter T
Young Sid
Phatbuoy Pouet
Te Huaki Puanaki
Best Maori Urban Roots Album
Pieter T
Young Sid
The Movement Family
Nominated award winners:
Iconic Maori Music Composers Award: The Late Tuini Ngawai
Lifetime Contribution To Maori Music Awards: Tom and Vicky Ward
Keeper of Tradition Award: Tepene and Hine Mamaku
Maori Industry Award: Nuki Waaka