Next we have yet another up and comer in te ao puoro, Mā, who from her makeshift, multi-purpose bedroom studio, released a dreamy soul soundscape self produced album, Breakfast With Hades, last year which is gaining popularity. Maarire Brunning-Kouka, no Ngāti Potou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa me Tūhoe is a self described theatre child - growing up in the arts - as she trooped around the country with rehearsals and performances with her parents Nancy Brunning and Hone Kouka her whole childhood.
Māni caught up with Mā in her backyard in Wellington's Te Aro, and they spoke about her healing journey through the album and to her mahi now as a kaitiaki for Ngati Toa Rangatira.
Mā cover art Photo: supplied
