PAO PAO PAO celebrates 10 years of contemporary Maori music

 

PAO PAO PAO, the annual show-case of top contemporary Maori musicians celebrates its 10th anniversary at Pipitea Marae in Wellington on Saturday 16 June with a line-up of ten Maori artists. The bilingual show features elements of taonga puoro (traditional Maori instruments), big band sounds, jazz, soul, reggae and kapa haka as well as an array of vocal talent.

At this year’s concert, acts performing include Majic, Ariana Tikao, Toni Huata, Kirsten Te Rito, Aio, Brannigan Kaa, David Grace & Injustice, Ruia, Vintage and Bella Kalolo.

For more info, see: www.maoriart.org.nz