PAO PAO PAO 2008 Line-up
This year's PAO PAO PAO concert brings you an outstanding line-up of Maori artists: Ariana Tikao, Brannigan Kaa, Pacific Curls, Whirimako Black and Ruia...
Ariana Tikao
Ariana Tikao
This solo artist combines English chants and moteatea with the rich sounds of taonga puoro to create an ethereal sphere you won’t want to leave. Read full profile...
Brannigan Kaa
Brannigan Kaa
Be prepared for a versatile and entertaining performance. Brannigan Kaa can play funk, R’n’B, reggae, rap, pop, big band sounds or perform moteatea. His original compositions are innovative and infectious. Read full profile...
Pacific Curls
Pacific Curls
This high-energy female trio presents an eclectic and progressive mix of world roots music with Māori, Pacific and Celtic influences. This crowd favourite at PAO PAO PAO 2007 are back with more! Read full profile...
Whirimako Black
Whirimako Black
New Zealand’s soul diva, Whirimako Black has built up a loyal jazz, blues and Maori fan base with her sublime reo Maori and English songs. She is undoubtedly one of this country’s finest musicians. Read full profile...
Ruia
Ruia
Ruia Aperahama is a gifted singer and songwriter who enjoys composing songs in both English and Maori. Reggae, gospel and soul all influence his music. Ruia is the winner of this year’s APRA Maioha award, celebrating excellence in Maori language song-writing. Read full profile...