Waiata Nation II

G, Today: Crete’s waiata, ‘Tārua’, is a heartfelt tribute to her late pāpā. Her viral videos of covers have amassed millions of views and gained her tens of thousands of followers.

G, Up-and-coming Māori artists to take on the waiata reo Māori challenge. Today: Rongomai Taiapa uses a pop and soul song to spread a message of unity.

G, A whole new group of Māori artists take on the challenge to create their own waiata, and become the next Māori songbird.

A new wave of M-pop is here. Follow along as we journey through the creation of the first album by Maimoa. This week, the group create and release the first Māori waiata of this decade.