Who is entitled to sing in a language that is not their own? That was the question from some fans after New Zealand pop artist Lorde released a mini-album of five of her songs translated in te reo ...

It will have you singing in the shower, on the way to school or work, at the gym or out on the sports field! 'Kōrero Māori' is the new song to celebrate Te Week o te Reo Māori 2024. Composed in the ...

Former Hawke's Bay performer Toni Huata says it's important to celebrate Maori Language Week. Using Maori songs to help promote Maori Language Week is a no brainer says Hawke's Bay performer Toni ...

Acclaimed Māori artist Stan Walker (Tūhoe, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pūkenga, Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāi Tahu) unveils his new single, ‘KI TAKU AWA,’ today – ...

“Waiata/Anthems,” Lorde’s “Te Ao Marama” EP and a host of other projects are aimed at revitalizing the Indigenous language of New Zealand via music. By Brian Ng In August, Lorde released her third ...

Music Legend Betty-Anne Monga is stepping into a new era with the release of her first solo single, You Remain, out this Friday, November 14. Her new waiata reflects on love, loss, and enduring ...

To international audiences, Marlon Williams’ songs are the highway stop after Roy Orbison’s Texas and Chris Isaak’s California. But the Maori musician, one of Aotearoa’s most successful musical ...

Lorde has released a digital EP featuring five Solar Power tracks rerecorded in te reo Māori, the language of the indigenous people of the singer’s native New Zealand. The surprise EP arrived during ...

Lorde’s sunny, contemplative new album, “Solar Power,” celebrates natural wonders and the singer’s beloved New Zealand. That idea of the restorative power of nature, though, is one the album shares ...

“Under enduring pressure, te reo Māori has shown it will adapt and survive,” says Ngahiwi Apanui-Barr, tumu whakahaere at Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. Photo: Supplied The theme for Te Wiki o te Reo ...